4-Day Istanbul Itinerary: Explore the Best of Istanbul

Total price From 971 €

Created: Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Departure: Friday, August 22, 2025

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Family City Cities Honeymoon Activities Hotel Chain Active Holidays Turkey Better Holidays

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Your Istanbul Getaway: 2 Adults, 0 Children

Flight from King Khaled Intl to Istanbul Airport
3 nights at Aspen Hotel Istanbul, located in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey
Flight from Sabiha Gokcen back to King Khaled Intl
Private sedan transfer from Istanbul Airport to Aspen Hotel Istanbul
Private van transfer from Aspen Hotel Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen Airport

This vacation is tailored for those interested in Family, City, Cities, Honeymoon, Activities, Hotel Chain, Active Holidays, Turkey, and Better Holidays.

As your travel advisor, I recommend exploring Istanbul with the help of insightful guides and books. Consider "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk for a deep cultural understanding, and "Rick Steves Istanbul" for practical sightseeing tips. Lonely Planet’s "Turkey" guidebook is also excellent for discovering hidden gems and planning day activities. For a more interactive experience, download the "Istanbul Audio Guide" app to enrich your city strolls. Enjoy your adventure!

About the destination

Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

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22 Aug

Transport from Riyadh to Istanbul

Departure

Turkish Airlines - TK141

01:50 - Riyadh, King Khaled Intl (RUH)

06:05 - Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)

23 KG Nonstop Fare: Eco Fly

Transport: TK141

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Eco Fly

22 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Aspen Hotel Istanbul

Pick-up time: 06:50 Maximum wait time: 45 minutes Private - Economy Sedan

Private

Economy Sedan

Maximum wait time: 45 minutes

22 Aug

Hotel

3 Nights

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Aspen Hotel Istanbul, Lobby sitting area

Aspen Hotel Istanbul 8.5 Very good

Istanbul - to 0.4 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTMesih Pasa Mh., Aksaray Cd No:25, Istanbul 34150 Standard Room

A stay at Aspen Hotel Istanbul places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Blue Mosque and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hagia Sophia.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

Grab a bite to eat at BREAKFAST HALL, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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24 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Aspen Hotel Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed Maximum wait time: 15 minutes Journey time: 42 minutes Private - Standard (Minivan Toyota Proace 2018) Van

Private

Standard (Minivan Toyota Proace 2018) Van

Maximum wait time: 15 minutes
Journey time: 42 minutes

25 Aug

Transport from Istanbul to Riyadh

Return

Pegasus Airlines - PC690

00:00 - Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) Alternative airport

04:05 - Riyadh, King Khaled Intl (RUH)

20 KG Nonstop Fare: MIDDLE EAST ESSENTIALS

Transport: PC690

Cabin Class: Economy

Istanbul, Turkey

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Your Istanbul Getaway: 2 Adults, 0 Children

About the destination

Included services

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