Join our scheduled small-group departure for an unforgettable 5-day journey through Istanbul, where you will travel alongside fellow explorers on a fixed itinerary with shared transport and an expert English-speaking guide. Experience the best value while discovering iconic highlights like the historic Sultanahmet and the scenic Bosphorus, all with your entrance fees, accommodation, and airport transfers completely taken care of for a stress-free adventure.
The Istanbul in 5 Days: Bosphorus Cruise, Old City & Gala Dinner is a 5 days / 4 nights journey through Türkiye operated by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed Turkish operator. It brings together the finest sights of Istanbul, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Bosphorus, Camlica Hill, Dolmabahce and more with handpicked hotels, an expert English-speaking guide and comfortable private transport throughout.
Every hotel, transfer, guide and entrance fee is arranged for you, so you simply travel and enjoy. Our guides bring Türkiye's layered Hittite, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman history vividly to life.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) you are met at the exit of the international terminal with a name sign and transferred to your hotel in the old city district of Sultanahmet. The afternoon is free to settle in, with some light sightseeing possible for early arrivals. (Dinner included.) Overnight in Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Arrival in Istanbul → Bosphorus Cruise & Shopping Tour → Old Town Byzantine & Ottoman Tour → Bosphorus Gala Dinner Cruise → Departure
Modern, comfortable and fully-equipped vehicles — the same fleet we use on your tour.
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Extra day tours you can add along your route — Arrival in Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise & Shopping Tour, Old Town Byzantine & Ottoman Tour, Bosphorus Gala Dinner Cruise, Departure.
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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!