Istanbul Tour from Bodrum – Sultanahmet, Turkish Bath & Hotel Stay

Istanbul Day Trip from Bodrum with Turkish Bath and Overnight Hotel

Our Istanbul city tour from Bodrum with an overnight hotel stay lets you swap the Aegean coast for the historic heart of Istanbul without planning every detail yourself. This guided day tour links a transfer to Milas–Bodrum Airport, arrival in Istanbul, the old city of Sultanahmet and a traditional Turkish bath, and it rounds off with one night in a hotel in Istanbul.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Bodrum

This Istanbul Tour also works as a shore excursion from the Bodrum cruise port — a popular choice for passengers who have one day ashore. As a private excursion it is fully flexible — pickup is right at the pier, the pace follows your group, and we make sure you are back on board well before departure. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Simply share your cruise itinerary and the date you are in Bodrum, and we will reserve your places.

Day Trip to Bodrum from the Greek Islands (Kos, Kalymnos and Leros)

Guests staying on Kos, Kalymnos or Leros can enjoy the Istanbul Tour as a day trip from the Greek islands to Turkey — from Kos the ferry takes 30 minutes; from Kalymnos the ferry takes about 1 hour; from Leros the ferry takes about 2 hours, so the excursion can be planned between the morning and evening sailings. Pickup is at the Bodrum ferry terminal, and the tour is timed so you can catch the return ferry comfortably. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

• Roughly 45-minute transfer from Bodrum to Milas–Bodrum Airport
• Landing at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen, then a drive to Sultanahmet
• Sultanahmet, the historic peninsula and starting point of the tour
• Traditional Turkish bath with steam, scrub and foam massage
• Tea in the resting hall after the bath
• One night at Westside Arjaan by Rotana Istanbul

Sultanahmet is the old imperial centre of Istanbul, the district where Byzantine and Ottoman history meet and where the city's best-known monuments stand close together. Starting the tour here gives you a first feel for the city's layered past and its lively streets.

The centrepiece of this daily excursion is the Turkish bath, or hamam, a centuries-old ritual of cleansing and relaxation. Under a central dome lit by small openings, the warm bathing hall can reach around 50 degrees Celsius. You change into a traditional cotton wrap and wooden clogs, let the heat and steam open your pores, and are then scrubbed and treated to a gentle soap and foam massage by an attendant. Wrapped in fresh towels, you finish in the resting room with a glass of tea, feeling renewed.

This daily tour from Bodrum includes hotel transfers, one night of accommodation, an English-speaking guide and the entrance fees listed. Flights to Istanbul and meals are not included, so please arrange your flight in line with the programme.