Discover Istanbul with the whole family on a relaxed seven-day holiday based in a single city, arranged in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed Turkish operator and guided throughout in English. Blending the great historic sights with attractions children love, the tour combines a classic Istanbul city tour with the Isfanbul (Vialand) theme park, the Istanbul Aquarium, a cruise to the Princes' Islands, the Miniaturk model park and time for shopping — all without a single internal flight.
Your week opens with a full guided day in historic Istanbul, visiting imperial Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans and their dazzling treasury, the tiled Blue Mosque, the Roman Hippodrome with its ancient obelisk and serpent column, and the colourful Spice Bazaar, a feast of aromas and flavours perfect for families. The adventure then turns to fun: a full day at Isfanbul (Vialand), Turkey's first modern theme park set on a vast site with more than fifty attractions, from a high-speed roller coaster to gentle rides and playgrounds for younger children.
At the Istanbul Aquarium you journey through themed habitats filled with sharks, giant rays, piranhas and octopus, walking the long acrylic underwater tunnel beneath five million litres of water. A cruise across the Marmara Sea carries you to the car-free Princes' Islands, where you stroll the pine-shaded lanes and beaches of Buyukada, once the retreat of Byzantine royalty. On your final touring day you visit Miniaturk, the world's largest miniature park, where Istanbul and Anatolia are recreated in perfect detail, enjoy the famous Golden Horn views from the Pierre Loti hill and browse a large modern shopping centre. Comfortably based in one hotel throughout, this is the ideal introduction to Istanbul for families. All prices are per person.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
You are met at Istanbul airport and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and begin exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.
A full guided day among Istanbul's greatest sights. You visit imperial Topkapi Palace with its treasury and sacred relics, the magnificent Blue Mosque with its blue Iznik tiles, the ancient Hippodrome with its Egyptian obelisk and serpentine column, and the lively Spice Bazaar, filled with Turkish delight, spices and souvenirs. Overnight in Istanbul.
Theme Park (Breakfast) A full day of fun at Isfanbul (Vialand), Turkey's first modern theme park, set on a huge site with more than fifty attractions, from a high-speed roller coaster and water rides to carousels, playgrounds and 3D cinemas for younger visitors, alongside a large shopping centre. Overnight in Istanbul.
You visit the Istanbul Aquarium, one of the largest themed aquariums in the world, exploring 29 themed sections home to sharks, giant rays, piranhas and octopus, and walking the dramatic 80-metre acrylic underwater tunnel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Istanbul.
Enjoy a cruise across the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands, admiring Istanbul's skyline from the water. On car-free Buyukada you relax among pine woods, beaches and elegant wooden mansions, once the summer retreat of Byzantine princes. Overnight in Istanbul.
You visit Miniaturk, the world's largest miniature park, where famous buildings from Istanbul, Anatolia and the former Ottoman lands are recreated in perfect 1:25 detail. You then enjoy the celebrated Golden Horn views from the Pierre Loti hill and time to browse a large modern shopping centre. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast you check out of the hotel and are transferred to the airport for your departure flight, bringing your Istanbul family holiday to a close.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category — the price adapts.
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!