Istanbul Tour Packages

Istanbul tourism is a custodian of three prominent world empires: Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. Travelers in Istanbul are greeted with wonder upon wonder where Ottoman minarets cast a slim shadow over some Byzantine palaces. On a trip to Istanbul, one can see the worlds collide; it’s a mélange of contradictory things or a beguiling blend of ancient and modern, religious and secular, and familiar and exotic. Straddling the hills around the blue-colored Bosphorus Strait which divides Europe from Asia, Istanbul is a wonderful destination to visit for a solo trip or on a family vacation. Most Istanbul holiday packages include an itinerary of up to 4 days, which is decent duration to explore the city.

There are four major tourist attractions in Istanbul that everyone must visit: Aya Sofya or Hagia Sophia, Topkap? Palace, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Beyond this, leave spare time to discover other tourist places in Istanbul. The old quarter features domes, minarets, busy cobbled streets, and quaint old wooden houses. While toward the south, the blue Sea of Marmara glitters invitingly, to the north lies the gently-curved Golden Horn and the pulsating entertainment neighborhood of Beyo?lu. The old city district of Sultanahmet is where the legacy of bygone empires can be admired in monumental works of architecture. Basilica Cistern features a huge underground hall supported by 336 columns erected in 12 rows. Süleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Rüstem Pa?a Mosque, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, and Hippodrome are other major attractions to include while planning an Istanbul tour package from India.

In the historic center of Istanbul, there is a dazzling array of things to do. Picking up fresh dry-fruits and sheep’s cheese from aromatic Spice Market, exploring chic boutiques and bookstores along pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi in modern Beyoglu, enjoying live opera at Atatürk Cultural Centre in Taksim Square, and taking an evening cruise to explore the beauty of Golden Horn and Bosphorus are some of the top things to do in Istanbul. Riding the ferries and cable car are also rewarding experiences.

Another way to get an insight into the city’s glorious past is to go for unscheduled visits to historical attractions and museums. The city of Istanbul has been ruled by three empires: Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman. The 15th-century Topkapi Palace feature intricate stonework, hand-painted tiles, stunning mosaics, and beautiful ceilings. Its vast complex includes sumptuously decorated rooms, palace kitchens, and imperial council chamber. One of the major draws of Istanbul tour packages is a culinary delight. Street food in Istanbul is right up there among the best in the world. Select from our listings of tour packages of Istanbul mentioned below to make the Turkish holiday memorable.