Embark on the trip of a lifetime to the unique city of Istanbul, a magical place where the east meets the west and centuries of history, tradition and culture intersect.
On this 5-day whistle-stop Istanbul trip, you'll get a chance to visit all the most interesting parts of the city, learn about its fascinating past and see many of its most notable landmarks and sights.
Cruise along the Bosphorus that separates Europe and Asia, visit grand monuments that bear testament to the ancient empires that conquered the city and stroll around the cosmopolitan districts of Moda and Kadikoy.Embark on the trip of a lifetime to the unique city of Istanbul, a magical place where the east meets the west and centuries of history, tradition and culture intersect.
On this 5-day whistle-stop Istanbul trip, you'll get a chance to visit all the most interesting parts of the city, learn about its fascinating past and see many of its most notable landmarks and sights.
Cruise along the Bosphorus that separates Europe and Asia, visit grand monuments that bear testament to the ancient empires that conquered the city and stroll around the cosmopolitan districts of Moda and Kadikoy.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
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Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul, you will meet your driver to be transferred to your hotel in the city centre. You have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Istanbul or to relax after your flight. You can stroll around the Grand Bazaar, visit the Blue Mosque or the Hagia Sophia, considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
IstanbulOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Istanbul Airport to Sultanhan Hotel
Destinations
Fatih
Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul Old City Tour
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Today go on a full-day sightseeing tour around the Old City of Istanbul. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the grand monuments that bear testament to the ancient empires that made the city their capital. Visit sites such as the Byzantine Hippodrome, the St Sophia Basilica, a former cathedral that is nearly 1,500 years old and Topkapi Palace. Finish your day with a visit to the bustling Grand Bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
Istanbul City Tour
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Fatih
Istanbul
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise
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This morning you will embark on a half-day cruise around the Bosphorus, a natural strait that separates Europe and Asia. On the cruise, you'll witness the dramatic sights that line the Bosphorus' wooded shores, from mosques to bridges to fortresses. Finish the cruise around midday and enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the city. A suggestion is to experience a traditional Turkish Bath in the Old City.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
Bosphorus Cruise
Bosphorus
15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)
IstanbulOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fatih
Turkey
Üsküdar
Istanbul
Day 4
Free Day in Istanbul
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After breakfast at your hotel today you have the full day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. You may consider seeing the Asian Side of Istanbul by taking a ferry from the Old City to Kadikoy. You can wander around this modern neighbourhood and also spend some time in nearby Moda, which has a peaceful seaside promenade. Marmaray trains run from Sirkeci to Uskudar which connects the two sides of the Bosphorus.
Accommodation
Sultanhan Hotel★4 star
Activities
IstanbulOptional Activity
KadikoyOptional Activity
ModaOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fatih
Istanbul
Day 5
Departure From Airport
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Your Istanbul trip has come to an end. After one last breakfast at your hotel, check-out and meet your driver to transfer to Istanbul Airport in time to catch your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Sultanhan Hotel to Istanbul Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fatih
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
8 activities
4 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,570/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Turkey in 5 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
