Discover Istanbul

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

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Package rate per person in double room during low season	From 500€

Package rate per person in double room during low season

From 500€

This package is ideal for travelers that would like to get a quick taste of Istanbul’s unique blend of European and Oriental culture and heritage that makes it a world-class destination. Istanbul’s fusion of East and West, reflected in the culture, architecture, art and cuisine is truly unique. Experience a city of juxtapositions between the comforts of this modern metropolis, the malls, galleries and clubs, and the delights of traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, taverns and mosques. Istanbul’s natural beauty, with pleasant Mediterranean climate, completes its glorious appeal. Take full advantage of your free time to explore a city that begs to be wandered. In case you wish to discover more than the standard sites, you can also enrich your journey with an extra sightseeing tour.

If you feel like exploring the Orient further, consider adding Cappadocia to your vacation, or combine that with the Greek islands!

Arrival in Istanbul: Daily (April - October)

3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
Full day Istanbul city tour
Transfer service as per itinerary, with escort
Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
VAT for all services

Not included:

International airfare
Personal expenses, meals not indicated in the itinerary, beverages etc.
Customary tips to your drivers, guide and escorts
VISA espenses (if applicable)

Optional: You can upgrade the sightseeing group tour of Istanbul to a private one at additional cost.

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. Take the entire day to familiarize yourself with the Anatolian gem of Bosporus and its chaotic allure.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: -

Day 2 - Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Take a tour around the city and discover its most intimate secrets. Take in the Byzantine and Ottoman relics sprouting in every corner. Watch history come to life in the architectural marvel that is the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Uplift your sense of spirituality in the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), a unique structure with 6 minarets and magnificent interior decoration consisting of blue Iznik tiles. Revive scenes chariot races in the Ancient Hippodrome, where monuments like the obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine stand proud. After lunch, cross the Faith District to reach the Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultan. Finally, proceed to the Grand Bazaar which boasts over 4000 tiny shops, and pick gifts for everyone back home. In the evening return to your hotel for some well-earned rest.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Explore Istanbul
Take the whole day to explore Istanbul on your own, taste the local cuisine and get a feel of the Orient. Exquisite surprises await you down every alley in the form of quaint shops and restaurants. Alternatively, you could take a cruise of the Bosporus, the strait of Istanbul, and even have dinner on board in one of the many organized tours on offer.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast you will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight out of Istanbul.
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. Take the entire day to familiarize yourself with the Anatolian gem of Bosporus and its chaotic allure.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: -

Day 2 - Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Take a tour around the city and discover its most intimate secrets. Take in the Byzantine and Ottoman relics sprouting in every corner. Watch history come to life in the architectural marvel that is the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Uplift your sense of spirituality in the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), a unique structure with 6 minarets and magnificent interior decoration consisting of blue Iznik tiles. Revive scenes chariot races in the Ancient Hippodrome, where monuments like the obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine stand proud. After lunch, cross the Faith District to reach the Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultan. Finally, proceed to the Grand Bazaar which boasts over 4000 tiny shops, and pick gifts for everyone back home. In the evening return to your hotel for some well-earned rest.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Explore Istanbul
Take the whole day to explore Istanbul on your own, taste the local cuisine and get a feel of the Orient. Exquisite surprises await you down every alley in the form of quaint shops and restaurants. Alternatively, you could take a cruise of the Bosporus, the strait of Istanbul, and even have dinner on board in one of the many organized tours on offer.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Departure from Istanbul
After breakfast you will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight out of Istanbul.
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast

Prices are not valid during periods of special events, seminars, congresses, etc.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday and is replaced with Beylerbeyi Palace. The Grand Covered Bazzar is closed on Sunday.
Please note that tour dates are subject to change at any moment, without prior notice. Please consult our agents for further information.
You can upgrade the sightseeing group tour of Istanbul to a private one at additional cost.

Rates per Person for all services outlined in Euros

Group 1

Istanbul: 3-star Ilkay Hotel (standard room) or similar