Istanbul, Turkey - 4 days

Our Istanbul City Break allows you to explore this fascinating city and former capital of the Eastern Roman Empire where East truly meets West.

Highlights and Inclusions

  • 3 nights in exquisite 5 star hotels.
  • 3 breakfasts (B).
  • 2 days of sightseeing tours of Istanbul with private guide.
  • Guided tour and entrance to Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque.
  • Airport transfer on arrival.

Upcoming Departures

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Day: 1 Istanbul

Welcome to cosmopolitan Istanbul. Strategically placed on the Bosphorus Peninsula, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and formerly the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Istanbul truly is where East meets West. On arrival, transfer to your remarkable hotel in the old town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

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Day: 2 Istanbul

B

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic old town, bounded by ancient walls that contain unique architectural masterpieces of Byzantine and Ottoman periods illustrating distinguished phases of human history. The area is UNESCO World Heritage Listed. Visit Topkapi Palace, the royal residence of the Ottoman Sultans that includes the Imperial Treasury. Continue to the famous Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) and finish with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of 4,000 shops making it one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the World. The rest of the day is at your leisure providing enticing options that include shopping through the Grand Bazaar or visiting Dolmabahce Palace or Suleymaniye Mosque.

Overnight: Turkey, Istanbul - Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel Rating 
 5 , Turkey, Istanbul – Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet Rating 
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Day: 3 Istanbul

B

Continue your exploration of the historic town with your private guide to visit the Hagia Sophia and its vast iconic dome, built in the 5th century. Continue underground to the Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water receptacle build beneath the city. Afterward, visit the famous Egyptian Bizaar or Spice Market that includes spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds. The rest of the day is at your leisure to perhaps visit one of the many Ottoman bathhouses.

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 5 , Turkey, Istanbul – Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet Rating 
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Day: 4 Istanbul

B

After breakfast, stay on in Istanbul for additional leisure time or depart for your ongoing journey.

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