Country(ies): Turkey
Tour type: City Break
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 20
Accommodation: Boutique style 4-star hotel
Meals:
Transport: A/C minibus
Highlights: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorous cruise, panoramic views from Camlica Hill
This short city break in Istanbul provides a great introduction to this fascinating city. Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, has been an important city for centuries and we'll explore some of the important palaces, mosques and churches that have overseen its long and turbulent history. We'll also take a boat cruise on the Bosphorus, the narrow strait connecting the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and wander around the Grand Bazaar, one of the biggest covered markets in the world.
Accommodation is in a boutique style 4-star hotel in the heart of the city, with upgrades available on request. The tour is run on a small group basis with departures on Fridays, and also as a private tour which can start on any date you wish (please contact us for details and prices if you would like a private tour).
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Regular small group departures are available starting on Fridays, with private departures also available on any dates. Private tours may be based on either shared or private sightseeing tours with hotel upgrades also available.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul
This is a small, intimate boutique hotel in the Sirkeci district of Istanbul, close to the famous Blue Mosque. Its facilities include a restaurant, rooftop terrace, and bar, as well as a full range of wellness facilities, including Turkish baths.
Pera Palace Hotel (upgrade)
Istanbul
Pera Palace is a historical old hotel in Istanbul that combines an old-fashioned design with contemporary luxury. It is close to Taksim Square and is a 40-minute drive from the airport. It has more than a hundred rooms and suites.
Grand Hyatt Istanbul Hotel (upgrade)
Istanbul
The Grand Hyatt Istanbul is found in the city centre, close to Taksim Square and other attractions, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It has 360 rooms, all with minibars, safes, air-conditioning, and garden, river, or city views.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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