City of Sultans - 4 days

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City of Sultans - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

171/COS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5 + accompanied by an adult

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1105 $806 Operator discount: -$276 Mid-Year Mayhem Discount: -$23 -27%

NB: Prices correct on 27-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Visit Istanbul - the only city that spans two continents. See the beautiful Blue Mosque and ancient Hagia Sofia, explore opulent Topkapi Palace and test your bartering skills in the Grand Bazaar. 4 days of pure Turkish delight!

Highlights

Istanbul - Sultanahmet (Old Istanbul), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Topkapi Palace
Egyptian Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar
Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait
Beyerbeyi Palace and Buyuk Camilica - The city's highest vantage point

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free.

Day 2 : Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning embark upon a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Before lunch, visit the Hippodrome area - famed as the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400! Continuing, explore the stunning Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian. Once a church, then a mosque, today it is a museum. After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans for almost 4 centuries and finally the Grand Bazaar, (if open) housing some 4000 stalls selling a wide range of goods including gold, carpets, leather, clothing and Turkish handicrafts.

Day 3 : Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, visit the Egyptian Spice market (stock up on bargain saffron, spices and Turkish Delight here) before enjoying a cruise on the Bosphorus - the body of water that separates European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul. Later, visit the Beyerbeyi Palace in all its sultanate splendour and take in the stunning views atop the city’s highest point - Buyuk Camlica. Return to your hotel and spend the remains of the day at leisure.

Day 4 : Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrangements end after breakfast.

What's Included

Breakfast daily and 2 lunches
3 nights STANDARD hotel. SUPERIOR or DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2 and 3
Guided sightseeing - Istanbul sights* on days 2 and 3, plus a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus. *Please note: Your guided sightseeing may be conducted with other passengers (private touring is available upon request for an additional cost)
Entrance fees to all included sites
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Janice O'Brien

City of Sultans - 4 days

05-Oct-2019

Had a great tour! Saw everything there was to see! The guides were great.! The only thing slightly negative was while the hotel was great.....it was really quite a distance from the main centre. I felt bad the drivers had to go such a long way to retrieve me and bring me back to hotel each time. But the long drive meant I did get to see more of the city!

Janet Williamson

City of Sultans - 4 days

06-Sep-2019

Had a great time! The guides were on time, knowledgeable and very enjoyable!

Helen Murphy

City of Sultans - 4 days

02-Sep-2019

Excellent guide. Knowledgeable, organised and personable. Took good care of us throughout and went the extra mile when needed. Enjoyable tour.

Colin Fuller

City of Sultans - 4 days

25-May-2024

Exceeded expectations

Anthony Reily

City of Sultans - 4 days

09-May-2024

Tour guide on day 1 was excellent . Problem however was that the hotel we ended up in was shabby, old, and really inappropriate. It put a damper on our entire stay. Your UK punters may be accustomed to inferior accommodation, but I must confess that we were really disappointed with the hotel …… to call it a “ dump” is probably being too kind.

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