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Culture tour · TQ105

Istanbul in 4 Days, from the Old City to the Bosphorus

A short stay to discover Istanbul's historic peninsula and sail between Europe and Asia.

  • 4 days · 3 nights
  • Culture · Boat
  1. Istanbul
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Once the Roman and then the Ottoman capital, Istanbul is the only major city set on two continents. This short stay introduces you to the monuments of the historic peninsula and takes you out by boat on the Bosphorus.

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia and its dome
  • Boat trip on the Bosphorus
  • The Süleymaniye and Rüstem Pasha mosques
  • Topkapı Palace
  • The Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
Day-by-day itinerary

Your route

  1. Day1
    Istanbul

    Arrival in Istanbul

    Our team welcomes you at Istanbul airport (IST or SAW). Transfer to your hotel in the historic center, close to the monuments and the Bosphorus.

  2. Day2
    Istanbul

    Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus, Süleymaniye and Rüstem Pasha mosques

    Visit Hagia Sophia, famous for its mosaics and its immense dome. You then board a boat for a trip on the Bosphorus, the strait between Europe and Asia. The day ends at the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent and the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, renowned for its tiles.

  3. Day3
    Istanbul

    Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar

    Visit Topkapı Palace, the former residence of the sultans, which houses many treasures of the Ottoman Empire. You then discover the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), named for its blue tiles, followed by free time at the Grand Bazaar.

  4. Day4
    Istanbul

    End of the trip and airport transfer

    End of our stay. Transfer to Istanbul airport (IST or SAW) for your return flight.

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.

Included

  • Characterful, comfortable 3★ hotels
  • Breakfasts
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Transfers
  • Bosphorus boat trip

Not included

  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • International and domestic flights
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Tips for guides and drivers
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