3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
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3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
By Fez Travel
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This 3 day / 2 night Mini Stay in Istanbul is the perfect weekend break. It has 1 full day of touring Istanbul's highlights with an Old City day tour visiting; Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, St Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace. The first and last days are free time to explore this amazing city.
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Ages 5-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Professional local tour guides at each site
- Tips except driver and guide
- 2 nights accommodation at a boutique hotel in Istanbul
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Topkapı Palace
What's not included- Suggested optional activities
- Tips - driver and guide
- Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up from International Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport or your centrally located (Taksim and Old City Area ) Istanbul hotel. Please advise us of your hotel details if you wish to be picked up from your hotel.
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkiye
- Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5739P152- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5739P152
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- Sidrahh20170 contributionsAmazing trip to see Turkiye with G!I did a solo trip and joined the group of 10 people and it was a memorable trip. I have made so many beautiful memories that will last a life time! G is an amazing tour guide and Hakim is a great and safe driver! G has an vast knowledge of Turkiye city and knows all the best spot for food and to buy genuine souvenirs. I would highly recommend to join this tour and request for G and Hakim duo :).Written 12 September 2024
- Passenger077280183690 contributionsFun tour covering must see sights.Well organised tour - split between sightseeing days, driving days and gulet great. Sights amazing. G fabulous guide - very informative and great organisation. Recommend!Written 12 September 2024
- Kakre0 contributionsGlories of TurkeyGlories of Turkey Tour - what a great tour - started with a very efficient airport transfer to a hotel very close to the water. Then we met our first guide Can who gave us an excellent city tour before we hit the road. Vehicle was very comfortable and the stops were well planned. Unfortunately we had to split from the group part way into the tour as most were doing a different itinerary than we were, sad to leave them but picked up a new guide, İrem who was just wonderful too.Written 10 September 2024
- ukdyukdtukduk0 contributionsOme’s classic Istanbul tourOmer was friendly and knowledgeable. Our tour went smoothly with minimal waiting in lines. This tour ticks all the boxes for historic European Istanbul. We finished with a fun lunch at The Pudding Shop at Omer’s suggestion. Highly recommended this tour. Thanks Omer.Written 9 September 2024
- LightPacker6077210 contributionsWonderful experience of history and sites of TürkiyeBrilliant tour covering a vast distance to take in most of the ‘must see’ places of Türkiye. Relaxed, fun, informative with time to explore on our own. Highlights were Gallipoli, Ephasus first thing in the morning before the crowds arrived and Cappadocia ( ballooning, open air monastery museum, fairy houses, hotel). Highly recommend this tour.Written 8 September 2024
- Wander5474890 contributionsWonderful TurkeyiOur expectations were filled with this tour. Our guide Tamer who was a special guide who was very informative & at tentative to all our needs & Hamer our driver did a wonderful & careful job as a driver. Our trip was a happy & enjoyable time as the other fellow travellers were good companyWritten 7 September 2024
- oscartsm0 contributionsColourful History of TurkeyI had a wonderful 13 days travelling in a small group learning about the colourful history of Turkey. Tamer, our guide was very knowledgeable, funny, polite and caring and went out of his way to ensure we were all comfortable and well fed. Hakan, our fantastic driver was always the gentleman. He made sure he could get us as close as he could to entry gates and drop off points, he navigated steep and narrow roads with precision and had the air conditioning in the bus running when we returned from our explorations. The 2 days, 3 nights spent on the Gulet was peaceful and relaxing, great food, beautiful sunsets, swims in the warm Mediterranean and wonderful company. Turkey is rich in history and to see ruins of buildings up to 2 thousand plus years old was mind blowing. Thank you to Tamer and Hakan and to all the wonderful people who made this trip a great experience.Written 5 September 2024
- Benjamin F0 contributionsWonders of Turkey with Gulet is a MOST for anyoneThe experience is unforgettable. Learned about history, culture, language, visited historic and natural sites, sailed near Fethiye and made new friends. Best tour I have taken. Tamer the guide was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and caring. Always giving 110%. Hakan the driver was professional and always at our services.Written 5 September 2024
- 952martyl0 contributionsAn awesome tour of turkeyGreat trip very well organised by tamer our guide and harkem our driver . We had a great time and received excellent help on tour .Written 5 September 2024
- stevejb4u0 contributionsAmazing site you must go!!!!!Can’t understand why both these locations are not on Turkeys must see list for tourist! The architecture and preservation is outstanding and some structures are competing with Romes many monuments! The transportation from Kuşadası was good even had usb ports to charge you devices up and air conditioning too! The driver Ramazan knew his roads and how to get to destinations asap Irem was best guide you could ever want spoke great English and knew her facts even happy to take your photo as well! Can’t understand why this recommend trip by me is not in top 5 tours to see and do in Turkey! The place was sadly almost deserted it deserves respect for its amazing monuments that are still standing and it needs to be preserved for future tours and generations! There’s plenty of signs around or can do audio tours yourself if you have a car or located nearby! I only discovered it by googling historical sites in Turkey saw photos and knew wanted to go but many popular trip agency’s don’t list it but I found one with Fez travel as a solo traveller I was so appreciative to be there! Wanted to add more pics but a taste of what can see and there’s more!Written 2 September 2024
- Julie F0 contributions10 stars not just 5 for the Fez team10 stars from Mark and Julie. Tour guide Omar introduced us to Istanbul showing us the main tourist sites as well as some little known gems! This was great way to orientate ourselves to this bustling but amazing city. We commenced our tour with the brilliant Tamer and driver Hasan. Tamer’s passion for his country was palatable and his knowledge of history, culture, mythology and even agriculture was first rate!! What an asset to the Fez team!! Our second leg of the tour was with Irem and driver Ilhan! Irem was again highly knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful, a delight to be around with a beautiful smile that was always there!! Gallipoli was closed due to the recent fires on our first leg which was a major disappointment but not fault of Fez. Irem suggested we do a private tour and made all the made arrangements for when we returned to Istanbul and boy we are so glad we did this. Our tour guide, Fa (and driver Sayfo), went out of their way to get me as close as possible to where I knew my grandfather fought at Gallipoli - a little known spot called Ryries Post. We loved Turkey and will be back to do another tour with Fez! Fez, you are so lucky to have such wonderful people on your team!Written 30 August 2024
- 432cherifs0 contributionsTürkiye - Fez travel 2024The Fez Travel team assigned to us (Tamer and Hakan) during our 7 days classic tour has shown professionalism, extensive knowledge, and a very friendly accompaniement. This has made our trip in Türkiye unforgettable. Thank you.Written 25 August 2024
- hibas4330 contributionsThank you Fez TravelMy experience with Fez Travel was amazing! Tamer was our guide and he was exceptionally nice and always attentive to our needs and preferences. He was very attentive to our needs and preferences, and is an all around pleasant guide to have. Hakan, our driver, was impressively punctual, even for our early morning departures, making our travels seamless and stress-free. This amazing duo is incredibly patient, kind, and generous with their time and expertise. We highly recommend Tamer and Hakan to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable team.Written 25 August 2024
- 356imens0 contributionsTurkey Classics TourOur trip to Turkey with Fez Travel was fantastic, thanks to our guide, Tamer, and driver, Hakan. Tamer was professional, accommodating, and knowledgeable, answering all our questions and giving great recommendations for food, sights, and souvenirs. Tamer provided a detailed plan each day, making our trip smooth and enjoyable. The choice of hotels was amazing, adding to the overall experience. Hakan was kind, professional, and reliable, ensuring we felt safe and comfortable throughout our journey. We highly recommend Tamer and Hakan for an exceptional experience in Turkey. We chose the Classic Tour, and it covered all the essentials. This whole experience was truly worth it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the beautiful wonders of Turkey!Written 24 August 2024
- mariejU7636TE0 contributionsThe Silk Road tourMy first tour as a solo traveller (Silk Road Explorer tour). I had a great experience with well chosen hotels and a knowledgable tour guide, Tamer, and professional and careful driver, Haken. I felt safe whilst travelling alone and loved every place I visited with Cappadocia being my personal highlight. There are other ways you can travel but Fez offered a bespoke service, with a small group and a personal input from Tamer that made the holiday unique. Thankyou.Written 24 August 2024
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Ken R
Perth, Australia2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Fantastic tour, very experienced and knowledgeable guide. Őmer was very respectful and considerate of the fact I am a slow walker. His history knowledge is excellent and he gave us cultural advice with regards to respecting the way of the Mosques. He was punctual and also gave us time to ourselves to explore different areas. He also provided us with some excellent ideas for our free day. My husband and I were very happy with this travel organisation and all its staff that have assisted us. When we return to Istanbul in the gutter will be requesting them to assist us again. Thank you.
Written 7 August 2024
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DSerode
erode30 contributions
Oct 2019
We were a group of 3 couples on a 5 day trip (3 in Istanbul and 2 in cappadocia). Fez organised everything from pick up/drop from/to the airport to sightseeing with English speaking guides and flights to cappadocia. The 2 day trip to Cappadocia included hot air balloon. The pick ups were very prompt and professional in comfortable vans. The guides (Mr. Alp in Istanbul and Ms. Merve in cappadocia) were very knowledgeable and fluent in English. they were very polite and accommodating to small changes in the itinerary. We were extremely happy with the service provided and have no hesitation in recommending them.
Written 8 November 2019
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Prashant S
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Sept 2023 • Friends
Had an excellent time in Istanbul. Our tour guide Halil was great and had a lively discussion with him during the river cruise.
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Prashant and Minal
Written 16 September 2023
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We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent time in Istanbul and that your tour guide, Halil, added to the enjoyment of your trip. Thank you for choosing us, and if you ever decide to explore more of Turkey or other destinations in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Written 16 October 2023
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