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Turkish Delights

Explore the Christian and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul (formerly Byzantium and Constantinople) including a Bosphorus cruise and visits to palaces, mosques, churches and bazaars, staying in historic hotels

Straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, where the Rumeli and Anatolian fortresses guard the narrowest points of the 30km waterway, Istanbul wears its history like a string of pearls, each intriguing palace, castle, or place of worship leading to another; every century of its chequered past on display in its architecture; and all interlinked by the museums and galleries, tea gardens, tavernas, and Turkish coffeehouses of this heaving, hospitable, cosmopolitan city. Byzantine churches beg to be explored, for grandeur, fine frescoes, and mosaics. A multitude of magnificent mosques mark the sky with minarets and supply the city’s soundtrack of muezzin calls.

UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Roman Hippodrome, 6th-century Hagia Sophia, 16th-century Süleymaniye Mosque, the astonishing Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, now a museum, the former residence of Ottoman Sultans bringing opulence to a level rarely seen and holding holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad. Our daily guided tours visit all of these, along with the formidable Yedicule Fortress, enormous Dolmabahçe Palace, and Istanbul’s inimitable bazaars; and a Bosphorus cruise and rooftop dinner each offer a special experience. 

Overview

  • Istanbul  - 4 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Cultural Short Break
  • Jules Verne Sightseeing
  • UNESCO: Historic Istanbul
  • Local Expert Guide

Explore the Christian and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul (formerly Byzantium and Constantinople) including a Bosphorus cruise and visits to palaces, mosques, churches and bazaars, staying in historic hotels

Notes:

Some visits are on foot with some uneven surfaces and inclines.

Accommodation

Hotel Arena - Istanbul

A ‘Special-Category’ Ottoman mansion with period furnishings, restaurant and Turkish bath. Bar, restaurant, air-conditioned rooms with WiFi, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.

Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet – Istanbul

A boutique-class hotel located in the historical centre of Istanbul, a few minutes’ walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Restaurants, bar, and WiFi (free). 64 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Extra Nights

Stay in Istanbul before you start your tour or before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Hotel Arena
(per night) £50 (2025 £53)
Single supplement £30 (2025 £31)

Eresin Hotels Sultanahmetit
(per night) £108 (Sep - Oct £115)
Single supplement £108 (Sep - Oct £115)

Hotel Arena - Istanbul

A ‘Special-Category’ Ottoman mansion with period furnishings, restaurant and Turkish bath. Bar, restaurant, air-conditioned rooms with WiFi, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.

Eresin Hotels Topkapi – Istanbul

A 5-star hotel close to Topkapi Park. Restaurant, bar, café, spa, garden, indoor pool and WiFi (free). 251 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.

Dates & Prices

per person in a twin room – Hotel Arena

Thu 17 Oct 2024
From London Heathrow
  • 3 Places Remaining on Tour
Thu 10 Apr 2025
From London Heathrow
Thu 08 May 2025
From London Heathrow
Thu 11 Sep 2025
From London Heathrow
Thu 16 Oct 2025
From London Heathrow
Price Includes:

Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, porterage, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • 2024: Oct 17
  • £120
  • 2025: Apr, May, Sep, Oct
  • £125
Upgrades
  • Eresin Hotel Sultanahmet - Standard Twin/Double from £245
  • Eresin Hotel Sultanahmet - Standard Single from £435
Flight Options
  • Turkish Airlines from Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh
  • On request, please call
  • Turkish Airlines Business Class
  • On request, please call
  • British Airways from Heathrow
  • On request, please call
Privately Guided
  • Privately guided tour available
  • On Request, Please Call
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £295
  • Arrival and departure transfer
  • £40 (2025 £42)

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