# Fam Trip in Istanbul

> Discover Istanbul together through Old City walks, a private motor-yacht cruise and visits to its palaces, neighbourhoods and bazaars. This seven-day family itinerary includes time in Karakoy and the Grand Bazaar, with a flexible pace to suit your interests.

**Category:** Family Vacations  
**URL:** https://www.turkeytourorganizer.com/how-to-roam/family-vacations/fam-trip-in-istanbul//  
**Duration:** 7 days / 6 nights  
**Destinations:** Hippodrome of Constantinople, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Market, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Istiklal Street, Grand Bazaar  

## Overview

Discover the magic of Istanbul with our tailored Fam Trips and family vacations. Experience rich culture, history and Turkish hospitality with personal tours.

## Destinations

- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Spice Market
- Rustem Pasha Mosque
- Istiklal Street
- Grand Bazaar

## Itinerary

### Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

Meet your driver on arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Take time to settle in and rest after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a gentle orientation walk and dinner before your family's stay in the city begins.

### Day 2 - Walking the Old City

Meet your guide for a walking route beginning at the Basilica Cistern. Continue on foot to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, allowing time to explore and take breaks. Then walk to the Blue Mosque and finish at the Hippodrome. The day's pace can be adjusted around your family.

### Day 3 - Private Bosphorus cruise and Eminonu walks

Begin at Eminonu Pier and board your private motor yacht. Sail north close to the European shore of the Bosphorus, turn at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, the second Bosphorus bridge, and return close to the Asian shore to the same pier.

After the cruise, walk from Eminonu Pier to the Spice Market. Continue on foot to Rustem Pasha Mosque and finish at Sirkeci Train Station, with time for food stops and family breaks.

### Day 4 - Dolmabahce, Ortakoy and Beyoglu

Begin at Dolmabahce Palace, then travel by private minivan to Ortakoy. After time to explore the waterfront, continue by minivan to Taksim Square. Walk through Beyoglu towards Galata Tower, finishing the day's mapped route there.

### Day 5 - Karakoy with your family

Spend the day discovering Karakoy at a relaxed pace. Explore its streets, cafes and food stops, with time to follow your family's interests. Any additional activities can be discussed when your itinerary is personalised; the mapped stop for this day is Karakoy.

### Day 6 - The Grand Bazaar

Explore the Grand Bazaar with your family, allowing time for its shops, lanes and a relaxed lunch. If you would like a family treasure hunt, discuss the arrangements with our team when planning your trip. The mapped stop for this day is the Grand Bazaar.

### Day 7 - Departure from Istanbul

Your driver will meet you at your hotel for the airport transfer agreed in your travel arrangements. Continue to your next destination or begin your journey home.

## Places You'll See

- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- The Blue Mosque
- Bosphorus Cruise
- The Spice Market
- Rustem Pasha Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Istiklal Street

## Gallery

![Dome of Hagia Sophia](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/dome-of-hagia-sophia_1679603325.webp) — Dome of Hagia Sophia
![Topkapi Palace](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/topkapi-palace_1679603326.webp) — Topkapi Palace
![Bosphorus Cruise](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/bosphorus-cruise_1679603327.webp) — Bosphorus Cruise
![The Spice Market](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/the-spice-market_1679603329.webp) — The Spice Market
![Istiklal Street](https://cdn.turkeytourorganizer.com/tto-rest/tour/gallery/istiklal-street_1679603331.webp) — Istiklal Street

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