General Description
Enjoy our getaway to Istanbul for 4 days, discover the great culture and history that this wonderful city has. Enter the great Bazaar and immerse yourself in the monumental and cultural diversity that Istanbul shows us, let yourself be captivated by the views offered by the boat ride on the Bosphorus. Accommodation and breakfast basis throughout the stay. Daily departures from Spain.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin on scheduled flight to Istanbul. Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 - Istanbul - 1/2 day city visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and later, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and in use, it is the second covered bazaar of Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. Transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to discover the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion to the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit of the old Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque, which was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet, who, wanting to surpass Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are located. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in the year 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access doors. End of visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Spain
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take the flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin on scheduled flight to Istanbul. Arrival at the airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 - Istanbul - 1/2 day city visit - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and later, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and in use, it is the second covered bazaar of Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. Transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to discover the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion to the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit of the old Hippodrome that belongs to the Byzantine era, which was the center of civil activity of the country and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor William. Blue Mosque, which was built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet, who, wanting to surpass Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are located. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit of the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in the year 1660 that can be considered as a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access doors. End of visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Spain
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take the flight to Spain. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- International flights on scheduled airline
- 3 nights in Istanbul on BB basis
- Arrival and departure transfers with airport assistance
- Transfers by air-conditioned bus/minibus
- Excursions, entrances and transfers according to itinerary
- 24-hour telephone assistance at destination
- Spanish-speaking guide during all visits
- Taxes and basic travel insurance
Not Included
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance
- Visa processing (consult nationalities that require it)
- Meals, drinks, or any other expense not mentioned as included
- Optional visits and/or excursions
- Voluntary tips for guide and driver - recommended 5 € per person per day
Included Visits
- Visit to the Rüstem Pasa mosque
- Boat ride on the Bosphorus and visit to the Spice Bazaar
Circuit Conditions
- Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
- The order is generic – the order of the itinerary changes depending on the day of arrival in Istanbul without affecting the visits.
- On the day of the Bosphorus cruise tour, the day is confirmed upon arrival through our representative at destination.
- Important holiday notes:
- • The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during the holidays. (Ramadan holiday 20/MAR & 21/MAR & 22/MAR and the Feast of the Sacrifice 27/MAY & 28/MAY & 29/MAY & 30/MAY and Republic Day 29/10).
- • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
- • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
- We do not carry out the Jewels of Constantinople visit on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Spanish nationals are exempt from Turkey visa, for other nationalities consult.
- On the day of arrival in Cappadocia, dinner is not included for passengers who arrive at the hotel after 19.00 hrs
- Breakfast on the day of departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia is picnic, not in the hotel restaurant.
- The choice of hotels according to availability.
- Triple rooms in most hotels. They are double rooms + extra bed.
- On the day of the Bosphorus visit, the service ends at the Egyptian Bazaar and does not include the return transfer to the hotel.
- There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, being mostly open buffet where the client can choose.
- The order of the itinerary after arrival at destination is subject to changes according to the operation of the circuit at destination.
- The balloon excursion cannot be guaranteed to take place and is subject to weather conditions and availability of places.
- Check-in at hotels cannot be done before 15.00 hrs.
- Hotel check-out must be completed before 12.00 hrs and doing it later entails a supplement.
- Upon arrival in Istanbul, go to the meeting point ** door number 9**.
- Trip subject to special contracting and cancellation conditions.
- See general conditions.