Istanbul 5-Day Private Tour — Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus & Grand Bazaar

The USD 1,490 land-only price covers everything below.

Included: 4 nights at a 4-5★ Sultanahmet hotel, English-speaking TURSAB-licensed private guide, private vehicle with driver throughout, daily breakfast and lunch (vegetarian, gluten-free, and dietary preferences on request), entrance tickets for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and a private Bosphorus cruise, plus airport pickup and drop-off.

Not included: international flights from Singapore, dinners, and personal expenses — these are added with transparent per-item pricing.

No — Singapore passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period. Passports must have at least 6 months validity from your entry date. No e-visa, no pre-arrival form, and no separate travel authorisation are required for tourist visits. Turkey Family Tours sends a pre-departure checklist with all documentation reminders 14 days before your trip.

Yes — the most common add-on is 2 nights in Cappadocia with a hot air balloon flight, bringing total cost to roughly USD 1,890 per person. The standard upgrade is the 6-Day Istanbul + Cappadocia Private Tour, which folds the same Istanbul itinerary into a 6-day combined package with domestic flights and a cave-hotel stay included.

Turkey Family Tours recommends April-May or September-October for Istanbul: 18-24°C, reliable sightseeing weather, moderate crowds at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi. July-August reaches 28-33°C and tourist sites stay packed past sunset. Book 4-5 months ahead for shoulder seasons; 6-9 months ahead for Jul-Aug peak — Singapore school holiday windows fill cave hotels and rooftop suites first.

60+ days before departure: full refund minus 5% processing fee. 30-59 days: 50% refund. Under 30 days: 25% refund. Turkey Family Tours recommends AXA or Allianz travel insurance for force majeure cover (illness, flight cancellation, family emergency). All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and are confirmed within 24-48 hours.

Send your preferred dates, group size, and any special requirements via the Plan My Trip form. Turkey Family Tours replies within 24-48 hours with a draft itinerary and a fixed SGD quote. A 25% deposit secures your booking; balance is due 30 days before arrival. Bookings from Singapore families have priority during school holiday windows.