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Tour highlights
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Basilica Cistern and Spice Market.
Marvel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Take a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus admiring Europe on one side and Asia on the other.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Istanbul. Arriving into Istanbul you'll be met by your driver and taken to your hotel in the Sultanahmet district. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
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Blue Mosque, Istanbul
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Today, you’ll have a private guided tour of some of Istanbul’s highlights, including the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.
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![Bebek district, Istanbul]()
Bebek district, Istanbul
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This morning meet with your guide for further exploration of the city, visiting the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar.
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Daily life, Istanbul
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This afternoon you'll enjoy a shared cruise along the Bosphorus.
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Balat district, Istanbul
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being driven to Istanbul airport for your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
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Levni Hotel ![Levni Hotel, Istanbul]()
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Hotel Sultanhan ![Hotel Sultanhan]()
Hotel Sultanhan
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The Bank Hotel Istanbul ![The House Hotel Karaköy, Istanbul]()
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
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Pera Palace Hotel ![Pera Palace Hotel, Istanbul]()
Pera Palace Hotel
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