Overview
Where Europe meets Asia. Walk through the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explore Topkapi Palace, shop in the Grand Bazaar, cruise the Bosphorus and take a ferry to the car-free Princes' Islands. A rich mix of history, food and culture.
Tour highlights
- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
- Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
- Princes' Islands ferry trip
- Optional Cappadocia hot-air balloon add-on
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
Fly from Mumbai to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet or Taksim. Evening walk on Istiklal Avenue.
Day 2 Old City tour
Guided tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and Basilica Cistern. Afternoon at the Grand Bazaar.
- Breakfast
Day 3 Topkapi Palace & Bosphorus cruise
Visit Topkapi Palace and the Spice Bazaar. Afternoon Bosphorus cruise past palaces and the bridges linking Europe and Asia.
- Breakfast
Day 4 Princes' Islands
Ferry to Büyükada, the largest of the Princes' Islands. Explore by bicycle or electric cart and enjoy seafood by the water.
- Breakfast
Day 5 Free day
Day at leisure. Optional: Galata Tower, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, a Turkish bath or a day flight to Cappadocia.
- Breakfast
Day 6 Depart for Mumbai
Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home.
- Breakfast
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Return economy flights Mumbai–Istanbul
- 5 nights in a 4-star hotel with daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Guided Old City tour with entry tickets
- Bosphorus cruise
- Princes' Islands ferry
- Turkey e-visa assistance
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Optional tours and Cappadocia add-on
- Hotel city tax
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Prices start from ₹55,000 per person and change with travel dates, hotel choice and flight fares.
- The day-by-day plan is a guide. Sightseeing order can change with flight times, weather and local conditions.
- Every package is fully customisable: add nights, upgrade hotels or travel privately.
- Need a visa, forex or travel insurance? We arrange all of it under one roof.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians get a visa for Turkey easily?
Indian passport holders with a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa can get a Turkey e-visa online. Others need a sticker visa; our visa team handles both.
Can we add Cappadocia?
Yes. A 2-night Cappadocia add-on with a hot-air balloon ride is our most popular extension.
