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Istanbul: Where East Meets West
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Istanbul: Where East Meets West

Two continents, one extraordinary city

Istanbul, Turkey
6 days
4.8 (112 reviews)
Groups of 2–16

About this experience

Istanbul is the world's only city that straddles two continents — and it shows in every corner. Byzantine churches turned Ottoman mosques, ancient bazaars selling saffron and tulip-pattern tiles, fish sandwiches on the Bosphorus, and hammams where you've been scrubbed clean since 1584.

Highlights

Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque — the dual heartbeat of the city
Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
Bosphorus sunset cruise
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Beyoğlu & İstiklal Caddesi at night
Çemberlitaş Hammam — the world's most famous bath house
Kadıköy Asian side food market tour

Included

  • Return flights from London
  • 6 nights accommodation (boutique hotel in Sultanahmet or Beyoğlu)
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Topkapi Palace entry
  • Hammam experience
  • Kadıköy food tour with guide

Not included

  • Most meals
  • Grand Bazaar shopping budget
  • Personal spending
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October

Starting from

£899/ person

Up to £1,600 pp depending on options

Duration6 days
Group size2–16 people
Activity levelEasy
Spread the cost with 0% interest instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months.

No payment required at this stage. Our team will prepare a tailored proposal.