Visit Istanbul - the only city that spans two continents. See the beautiful Blue Mosque and ancient Hagia Sophia, explore opulent Topkapi Palace and test your bartering skills in the Grand Bazaar. 4 days of pure Turkish delight!
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Itinerary
Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free.
Overnight: Istanbul
Old City sights
This morning embark upon a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Before lunch, visit the Hippodrome area - famed as the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400! Continuing, explore the stunning Blue Mosque and the exterior of the Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Justinian. Once a church, then a mosque, today it is a museum. After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans for almost 4 centuries and finally the Grand Bazaar, (if open) housing some 4000 stalls selling a wide range of goods including gold, carpets, leather, clothing and Turkish handicrafts.
Overnight: Istanbul | Breakfast, Lunch
Bazaars & the Bosphorus
Today, visit the Egyptian Spice market (stock up on bargain saffron, spices and Turkish Delight here) before enjoying a cruise on the Bosphorus - the body of water that separates European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul. Later, visit the Beyerbeyi Palace in all its sultanate splendour and take in the stunning views atop the city’s highest point - Buyuk Camlica. Return to your hotel and spend the remains of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul | Breakfast, Lunch
Istanbul
Arrangements end after breakfast.
Breakfast
General Information
Upgrade your stay! - Our City Of Sultans mini-break includes 3 star accommodation. Consider treating yourself and upgrading to a 4 star or 5 star hotel in Istanbul. Contact our reservations team for more information, cost and availability.
Planning when to travel - Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Please consider this when booking.
Guided touring -Your sightseeing on days 2 and 3 may be conducted with other passengers. Private touring is available upon request for a supplement.
Airport transfers - An airport arrival transfer is included for all flights arriving into Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul.
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.
Extra Prices
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Asur Hotel, Istanbul
The friendly and cheerful Asur Hotel is a great place to base yourself when discovering Istanbul. Rooms are simple yet comfortable with parque flooring, good size beds and en suite facilities. Heading out of the hotel into the winding streets of Saltanahmet for a delicious Turkish feast is a great way to spend the evening. Perfectly located in Sultanahmet, within walking distance of most of Istanbul's top attractions.
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