Istanbul stopover
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Admire the spectacular Blue Mosque at sunset in Istanbul - Image
Go shopping in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - Image
Cruise along the Bosphorus River in Istanbul - Image
Explore the colourful stalls of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
- Image Admire the spectacular Blue Mosque at sunset in Istanbul
- Image Go shopping in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
- Image Cruise along the Bosphorus River in Istanbul
- Image Explore the colourful stalls of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Stopover packages
Duration(in days): 4
From: Istanbul
To: Istanbul
From
£585
Exc. International flights (per person, based on 2 sharing)
or Call 01273 320580
Overview
Explore Istanbul on our four day city stopover. With 3 nights to explore this iconic city, you can spend your time learning about the history of the Ottoman Empire at the Topkapi Palace, tasting local delicacies like baklava and soaking up the atmosphere of this beguiling city. Admire the majestic Blue Mosque, marvel at the intricate Dolmabahce Palace and enjoy Turkish tea and coffee in the Grand Bazaar as you shop for pretty jewellery and ornate lamps.
This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements; please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.
You'll remember...
- Sipping Turkish coffee in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
- Watching the world go by along the Bosphorus River
- Gazing upon the iconic Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
On arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, checking in for three nights.
Included: International flights, transfers, 4* hotel
Days 2 & 3: Istanbul
On your first full day in Istanbul, you'll have a full day tour to learn about this fascinating city. At the crossroads of different cultures, Istanbul has been melting pot of people, cuisine and trading for well over 2,000 years and you'll spend today exploring this hive of activity. Marvel over the vast beauty of the Blue Mosque, gaze up at the glorious Hagia Sophia and experience the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace. Finish your day at the Grand Bazaar, where you can have Turkish coffee, try Turkish delight and shop for trinkets, jewellery and rugs.
Your second day is yours to explore the city further at your leisure - why not take a cruise along the Bosphorus River, admire the Dolmabahce Palace and taste local baklava and simits with jam.
Included: Breakfast, Day 2 touring, 4* hotel
Day 4: Depart Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll be driven back to the airport for your onwards flight
Info
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Istanbul, with cooler weather and smaller crowds than the summer months. Winter can be pleasant but there's a much higher chance of being caught in the rain. Luckily, Istanbul has lots of museums and other buildings to explore if the weather is wet. Summer's are dry and can be glorious but sometimes the heat can reach 35°C.
This itinerary is purely a suggestion and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests, and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.
What's included
- 3 nights in a 4* hotel
- Breakfast
- Private day tour on Day 2
- Return airport transfers
Not included
- Any meals not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
