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INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL

Explore spice markets, haggle in the Grand Bazaar and peek inside the Blue Mosque.
Starts AtIstanbul
Ends AtIstanbul
Duration5 days
Group SizeMaximum 17
Physical Rating
Easy
Style
Culture
Starts AtIstanbul
Ends AtIstanbul
Duration5 days
Group SizeMaximum 17
Physical Rating
Easy
Style
Culture
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About Your Trip

Soak up more than two millennia of history and tradition on this city break to Istanbul. You'll visit world-famous sights, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, before boarding a ferry across the Bosporus to explore the Asian side of the city. Fuelling the adventure are plenty of foodie-friendly activities: enjoy delicious borek in artsy Kuzguncuk, explore the fragrant Spice Market, and visit a traditional baklava shop for sweet treats and Turkish coffee. A stay in a contemporary five-star hotel caps a thrilling getaway. All of our trips are flightless in destination, with 100% of all carbon emissions offset. It's just part of how we see the world while being good to it.

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Trip Highlights

  • 1
    Marvel at the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia
  • 2
    Admire Topkapi Palace
  • 3
    Browse stalls at the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
  • 4
    Cruise down the Bosporus on a ferry ride
  • 5
    Explore the arty neighbourhoods of Kuzguncuk and Kadikoy
  • 6
    Taste mouthwatering Turkish delicacies

What's Included

  • Four nights premium hotel accommodation
  • Private and local transport
  • Four breakfasts, one dinner
  • Local Insider
  • City walking tour
  • Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome) visit
  • Hagia Sophia visit
  • Topkapi Palace visit
  • Grand Bazaar visit
  • Taste of two continents tour
  • Spice market visit
  • Bosphorus ferry ride
  • Kuzguncuk and Kadikoy visit

What's Not Included

  • Visas
    • Travel insurance
      • Flights to and from the destination

        CUSTOMER REVIEWS

        Accommodation

        The Galata Hotel Istanbul M Gallery

        The Galata is an oasis of luxurious calm and elegant tranquility amid Istanbul’s hustle and bustle. Found in the heart of trendy Karaköy, with views of the Galata Tower and Golden Horn, this is a hotel where universal comfort is injected with a distinctive, boutique personality. Highlights include the Çeşme Hamam spa, the Mesai Karaköy Turkish restaurant and a delectable breakfast spread.

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