Istanbul City Break

Turkey Istanbul pretty region of Ortakoy

Introduction

Istanbul, because of its location, has been a centre of great strategic and economic importance for centuries. It is a city with a wealth of history, vibrant culture, fascinating architecture and of tantalising, fresh cuisine. Most of the famous sites in Istanbul such as: Hagi Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand and Spice Bazaars are within easy walking distance and Istanbul is a great city to explore on foot.

Turkey Istanbul Blue Mosque at night

Trip Schedule

Here is the schedule of the trip. If you would like to change any find then please contact us.
Day Suggested Itinerary
1 Arrive Istanbul, transfer to Hotel, relax and enjoy your surroundings.
2 After breakfast visit The Blue Mosque followed by the Hagi Sophia, enjoy a leisurely lunch in one of the cities numerous restaurants then enjoy the Basilica Cistern in the afternoon followed by a traditional Turkish Hammam (sauna & massage) at one of the old marble buildings in the city.
3 After breakfast take a boat tour or catch a ferry on the beautiful Bosphorous to enjoy magnificent views of the city. Have lunch at a local restaurant and cross the city to visit the Galatta Tower in the afternoon.
4 After breakfast go and visit Topkapi Palace you can spend a whole day here if you wish - we suggest grabbing a sandwich and taking it with you to enjoy in the gardens. In the afternoon why not haggle your way to a bargain at the Spice and Grand Bazaars, then relax in a local café and watch the city go by.
5 Transfer to Airport, return home

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Trip Details

  • Description: Your chance to explore one of the most incredible cities in the world,
  • Nights: 4 nights (see our itinerary)
  • Price: £375
  • Single Supplement: £30 per night
  • Includes: All ensuite accommodation with traditional Turkish Breakfasts, our city recommendation guide and your 'Ataturk' Airport transfers 24 hours per day. Guide is an additional £50 per person per day for a minimum of 2 people.
  • Excludes: Flights to and from Turkey
  • Optional: We can also arrange a professional, English speaking, daily guide service.
  • Airport Details: Two airports service Istanbul: 'Attaturk' on the European side is the most convenient and included in our price, the other is 'Sabiha Gokcen' (additional airport transfer fee of £25 p.p.) on the Asian side of the city.
  • Accom Type: Hotels; we recommend a range of privately run hotels in central Istanbul that have their own unique character and provide our guests with traditional Turkish hospitality and comfort.
  • Notes: We have suggested four nights and three full days to see all the main sites of this amazing city. If you have more time then let us know and we can put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
Turkey Istanbul view across Bosphorus to bridge Turkey Istanbul view over castle and Bosphorus Turkey Istanbul The Grand Bazaar