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Istanbul · Turkey

Two Continents

5 Days / 4 Nights

Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the bazaars and the Bosphorus, with a ferry ride to the Asian shore.

This city break covers Istanbul’s historic peninsula in depth, from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

A day on the water follows the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, with time on the Asian side in the lively district of Kadıköy.

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul

Transfer from Istanbul Airport to your hotel in the old city, with an evening walk around Sultanahmet.

Day 2 Sultanahmet

A guided day at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome.

Day 3 Palaces & bazaars

Visit Topkapı Palace, then the Grand Bazaar, the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Spice Bazaar.

Day 4 The Bosphorus & Asia

A Bosphorus cruise, then a ferry to Kadıköy on the Asian shore, returning for an evening around Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue.

Day 5 Departure

Transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Practical information

The old city is hilly, with cobbled streets, so comfortable shoes are essential. In mosques, shoulders and knees must be covered and women are asked to cover their hair; visits pause during prayer times. Please check current entry requirements for your nationality.

Questions

Can we visit the mosques on a Friday?

Yes, though mosques close to visitors during the midday Friday prayer, so we plan those visits for the morning or afternoon.

Choose your package

Classic, Explorer or Premium

Classic

From €890 / person

5 Days / 4 Nights

For a first visit focused on the great monuments of the old city.

  • Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and the Süleymaniye Mosque
  • Bosphorus cruise and ferry to Kadıköy
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
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Explorer

From €1,290 / person

5 Days / 4 Nights

For travellers who want the neighbourhoods and islands beyond the main sights.

  • Everything in Classic
  • Walk through the historic quarters of Fener and Balat
  • Byzantine mosaics of the Chora (Kariye) monument
  • Day trip to Büyükada in the Princes’ Islands
  • Afternoon in Kuzguncuk and Üsküdar on the Asian shore
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
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Premium

From €1,990 / person

6 Days / 5 Nights

The fullest version, with an extra night and more time on the water and at the table.

  • Everything in Explorer
  • One extra night
  • Private sunset cruise on the Bosphorus
  • Visit to Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Traditional hammam experience
  • Guided food tour
  • Rooftop dinner with views over the Golden Horn
  • Accommodation included
  • Local transfers included
  • Flights not included
  • We recommend travel insurance (not included).
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