Experience Istanbul’s history, lively markets and unforgettable Bosphorus views on this flexible city escape.
Price
$1,725 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $865
Day 1 – Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and settle into your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 2 – Historic Istanbul
After breakfast, explore Istanbul’s historic heart. Visit Hagia Sophia and admire its magnificent dome and centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history. Continue to Topkapi Palace to discover its courtyards, imperial collections and views over the Bosphorus.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3 – Spice Bazaar, Galata Bridge & Bosphorus Cruise
Begin at the Spice Bazaar, where colourful stalls offer spices, teas, Turkish delight and local specialities. Stop at Galata Bridge for views of the old city, then enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise past waterfront palaces, mosques and the bridges linking Europe and Asia.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 4 – Istanbul at Your Own Pace
Enjoy a free day to explore the city your way. Browse the shops, visit a participating museum using your included five-day Museum Card, or relax over Turkish coffee while taking in Istanbul’s atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 5 – Depart Istanbul
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Package includes
- Four nights’ hotel accommodation
- Four breakfasts
- Private bus transport for scheduled sightseeing
- Five-day Museum Card
- Bosphorus cruise
- Visits to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Spice Bazaar and Galata Bridge
Flexible dates and departures available upon request. Museum Card access applies to participating museums; other entrance fees should be confirmed when booking.