Category 3-Day Experiences

Istanbul · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

15 3-Day Experiences in Istanbul Actually Worth Booking

28 reviewed

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Day One in Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Private guided Istanbul tour with hotel pickup, Old City walking, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, plus Bosphorus and Golden Horn options.

“An excellent way to get to see the 'big' sights of Istanbul. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Kamal, he helped us navigate our way round the 'big' sights and was full of great information and could answer all our questions! He even gave us helpful tips on how to explore more during our remaining days.”

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Best Of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

Best Of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour - Sultanahmet power loop: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome stops

Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour

Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour - Day 1 in Sultanahmet: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and a Cistern you’ll remember

3.Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $85

A flexible 1–3 day private Istanbul tour hitting Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus sights, Galata, and Eyüp—guide-led and time-smart.

“Even though they offered to pick us up from the hotel, the night before the excursion, they said they wouldn't. We had to cancel. They also expected us to pay all the entrance fees for each venue., and those were quite expensive. Not a good value. To Aviator's credit, they gave us a full refund.”

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Istanbul: Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

Istanbul: Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour - What’s included (and what you’ll still plan on your own)

Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt. - Topkapi Palace: Ottoman Power in Plain Sight

Istanbul: Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

Istanbul: Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel - Green Tour day: churches, chimneys, and guided storytelling

6.Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $361

VIP Istanbul to Cappadocia flight and cave hotel trip with guided Green and Red Tours, meals, and pottery. Packed but great value.

“Great time. Well worth doing and good value for money. 2 minibus tours / Cave hotel for a night / Balloon ride / Air flight to and from the area. Not sure why people only book for a balloon flight when there is so much to do.”

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Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options

Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options - Day 1 in Sultanahmet: where Istanbul starts to click

7.Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $179

Private Istanbul tour for up to 9 with a guide, guided walks, and ticket-skip purchasing. See Sultanahmet, Bosphorus, Golden Horn.

“Our guide for two days was Ensar. His knowledge of Istanbul was excellent, he was flexible, he was friendly and personable, and he was relaxed. We could not have had a better time, thoroughly recommended!”

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Skip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

Skip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour - Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace: underground cool and Ottoman power

8.Skip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 7 to 22 hours (approx.) · from $81

Private Istanbul skip-the-line tour that chains major sights from Sultanahmet to Topkapi and Taksim, with a guide, optional pickup, and smart pacing.

“Our private guide, Taner, was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and was very flexible for our needs. As senior travelers, he made our trip outstanding.”

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3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Package Tour from Istanbul by Plane

3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Package Tour from Istanbul by Plane - Day 1 in Cappadocia: Uchisar views, Göreme churches, and the valleys that steal the show

9.3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Package Tour from Istanbul by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $838

3 days in Cappadocia from Istanbul by plane: UNESCO Göreme, Red Valley hike, Kaymaklı underground city, boutique cave hotel, optional balloon.

“Our trip to Cappadocia went very smoothly. Mustafa at Bella Turka provided excellent service. The hotel was very nice and our guide, Ahmet, very well informed and personable. Mustafa provided assistance and guidance all the way through and went out of his way to accommodate us. Excellent service, . Lucy Gerspacher”

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Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights

Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights - Hippodrome to Blue Mosque: The Byzantine and Ottoman “Front Door”

10.Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 to 20 hours (approx.) · from $200

A private Istanbul highlights tour that hits the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, bazaars, and the Bosphorus by boat with pickup options.

“We had a great day and learnt so much about Turkish history and culture through or guide Ozgur. He really took the time to explain things and adapt the tour to meet our needs. Highly recommended for a start into Istanbul!”

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3 Day Gallipoli in Depth Tour from Istanbul with Troy

3 Day Gallipoli in Depth Tour from Istanbul with Troy - Day 1: From Eceabat to Anzac Cove and the Allied memorials

Cappadocia Gems: 3 Days Trip Package with Balloon Ride Option

Cappadocia Gems: 3 Days Trip Package with Balloon Ride Option - Day 2: sunrise balloon option, then Keslik Monastery and Kaymakli Underground City

Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours

Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours - Pickup, meeting points, and why location can change your day

13.Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 7 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Private Istanbul tour ($240 per group) with hotel pickup: Sultanahmet sights, bazaars, optional Bosphorus, and Balat & Fener.

“This tour really wonderful and colorful tour. We were very enjoyed with this tour. Guide is very helpful and teach us lots of things about history and places. I recommend it to everyone”

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3 Day 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Plane

3 Day 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Plane - Day 2: Balloon flight, Derinkuyu Underground City, and the Ihlara Canyon lunch

14.3 Day 2 Nights Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $795

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, stay in Göreme, tour caves and valleys, and ride a hot air balloon with weather-safe backup plans.

“We stayed a couple of days in Göreme and wanted to have some trips around. At tripster agency close to our place we found a very friendly young woman Esra who helped us. We did a full day tour (green tour) to the surroundings of GöremeRead more”

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Private Istanbul Highlights Tour: 1, 2, or 3-Day Options

Private Istanbul Highlights Tour: 1, 2, or 3-Day Options - Day 2: Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahçe, Taksim, Galata Tower, and Spice Bazaar