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5-Day Simply Istanbul

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Overview

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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Arrival in Istanbul

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.

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    Accommodation

    Sultanhan Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    IstanbulOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Istanbul Airport to Sultanhan Hotel

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    Destinations

    Fatih

    Istanbul

Day 2

Istanbul Old City Tour

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Istanbul Old City Tour

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 icon
    Accommodation

    Sultanhan Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Istanbul City Tour

    Sultan Ahmed Mosque

    Hippodrome of Constantinople

    Hagia Sophia

    Grand Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Fatih

    Istanbul

Day 3

Bosphorus Cruise

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Bosphorus Cruise

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 icon
    Accommodation

    Sultanhan Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bosphorus Cruise

    Bosphorus

    15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

    IstanbulOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fatih

    Turkey

    Üsküdar

    Istanbul

Day 4

Free Day in Istanbul

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Free Day in Istanbul

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 icon
    Accommodation

    Sultanhan Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    IstanbulOptional Activity

    KadikoyOptional Activity

    ModaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fatih

    Istanbul

Day 5

Departure From Airport

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Departure From Airport

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.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sultanhan Hotel to Istanbul Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fatih

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 4 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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