Are three days enough in Istanbul if we only eat?

For the food, yes. You will not also finish the major museums. Add a fourth day if Hagia Sophia matters as much as the market.

Does this package include domestic flights?

Multi-city packages include domestic flights where listed in your confirmation. We book IST–Kayseri, IST–Izmir and other routes.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes — every package is a starting template. Add nights, swap coast cities or upgrade hotels in your free quote.

Are guides private throughout?

Yes — private licensed guides in each city, not shared group buses.

What is not included?

International flights, travel insurance, personal meals and optional tips are typically excluded unless stated.

Does the price include every meal?

Breakfast and the guided tastings, yes. One dinner is usually on your own so you can choose a neighbourhood after the guide’s briefing.

3 Day Istanbul Private Food Tour

Three private food days in Istanbul: Kadıköy market, the historic peninsula’s Spice Bazaar, and a Bosphorus meze evening. Hotels and tastings included.

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Key facts

Package type: Private multi-city itinerary
Duration: 3 days
From: From $1,180 per person
Cities: istanbul
Guides: Licensed private guide per region
License: TURSAB #14817

Operator: Turkey Travel Agency · TURSAB #14817 · +90 544 673 22 02

From $1,180 per person

3 days

From $1,180 per person for two travelers sharing. A single room is quoted separately.

Package Highlights

• Kadıköy market morning
• Spice Bazaar without the hard sell
• Meze evening on the European side
• Hotel in a walkable neighbourhood

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive and Asian-side market
Private airport transfer to a Karaköy or Kadıköy hotel. Afternoon Kadıköy fish and produce market: simit, tea, a lokanta plate and a clear explanation of what the neighbourhood cooks for itself. Dinner is light on purpose.
Day 2
Historic peninsula tasting
Eminönü and the Spice Bazaar with a culinary guide. Balık ekmek only if turnover is high. Spice buying lesson, lokum, Turkish coffee. Afternoon is free or a short Grand Bazaar walk that is not a shopping commission.
Day 3
Meze and departure
Late breakfast, then a meze table in Karaköy or Asmalımescit before the airport transfer. Rakı is optional. Vegetarian and mild-spice versions are set the day you confirm, not at the table.

What's Included & Not Included

Included

Private culinary guide each tasting day
Boutique hotel, 2 nights, breakfast
Market and lokanta tastings listed in the quote
Airport transfer in and out
Ferry tickets on the food route

Not included

International flights to/from Turkey
Travel insurance
Most lunches and dinners unless stated
Personal expenses and optional tips
Visa fees where applicable

Airport transfers & chauffeur upgrades

Multi-city packages usually include arrival and departure transfers as quoted. Upgrade to a private IST/SAW meet-and-greet, add hourly chauffeur hire in a city, or keep guided touring separate from driver-only days — without opening duplicate product pages.

Booking from abroad

We tailor this package for travelers worldwide — see dedicated planning pages:

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Package overview

Three private food days in Istanbul: Kadıköy market, the historic peninsula’s Spice Bazaar, and a Bosphorus meze evening. Hotels and tastings included. This private itinerary covers istanbul with licensed guides in each city, boutique or mid-range hotels (upgrades available), and domestic flights where the route requires them. Turkey Travel Agency coordinates every transfer so you do not lose days to logistics — unlike DIY booking across Turkish carriers and regional drivers.

Why travelers book this route

The 3 days format balances Kadıköy market morning, Spice Bazaar without the hard sell, Meze evening on the European side without rushing. First-time visitors to Turkey often choose this template because it hits UNESCO sites, iconic landscapes and at least one coast or bazaar experience. Every departure is customized — add nights in Bodrum, swap Pamukkale for Antalya, or extend balloon flights in Cappadocia on request.

Day-by-day flow

Your confirmed itinerary follows this structure: Day 1: Arrive and Asian-side market; Day 2: Historic peninsula tasting; Day 3: Meze and departure. Each day includes private guiding and vehicle; domestic flights are arranged when cities are far apart. We send hotel names, flight times and guide contacts before you leave home. WhatsApp support answers last-minute questions in your timezone when possible.

Inclusions and how to customize

Typical inclusions: private licensed guides, AC vehicle, hotels as quoted, domestic flights on multi-city routes, and entrance fees where listed. Exclusions usually cover international flights, insurance, most lunches and personal expenses. Request changes when you quote — honeymoon upgrades, halal dining, accessible pacing and family rooms are standard requests we handle weekly.

What three days can and cannot do

You will understand Istanbul’s two food geographies: the Asian-side market and the historic peninsula’s spice trade. You will not also complete Topkapı, Dolmabahçe and a Bosphorus yacht. Say so if a monument outranks a meal and we trade one tasting.