Istanbul Private City & Weekend Break
HIGHLIGHTS: Private Tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Bosphorus private 2hr cruise. Spice Market, Roman Cistern
Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents and blends together such a rich and historical past. Whether it is shopping in the Grand Bazaar, viewing the Blue Mosque or soaking up the aura of the Bosporus on a private cruise you will feel you have experienced something truly unique.
Day 1
Fly Istanbul. Private Transfer to Hotel to start your Istanbul Private City Break
Your special weekend break in Istanbul starts with a private luxury transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 2
Private Tour of Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
On your first full day of your romantic weekend away start by visiting the Byzantine Hippodrome where chariot races were held. Continue on to see the Blue Mosque one of the most beautiful mosques in the world and St. Sophia considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture.
Take a calming lunch stop in Yesil Ev, a silent garden situated in the courtyard of an old Ottoman wooden mansion. (included)
After lunch continue your Istanbul Weekend Break by visiting the highlights of the Topkapi Palace the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans built in the 15th century.
Finally enter the oldest and biggest Bazaar in the world with over 4000 shops and 60 alleyways -a shoppers paradise!
Day 3
Bosphorus private 2hr cruise. Spice Market, Roman Cistern.
Your Istanbul city break continues with a private boat cruise up the Bosphorus Strait for a chance to relax and admire the shoreline with beautiful mosques, lavish palaces, decadent villas and summer mansions as well as the Bosphorus Bridge - one of the world's largest suspension bridges.
You will disembark on the European side of the Straits for a stroll through the colourful and aromatic Spice market and stop in an extraordinary 1600 years old Roman Cistern with massive marble columns before returning to your hotel for your afternoon at leisure.
Day 4
Morning at leisure prior to private transfer to the airport after your Istanbul Private City Break
Morning at leisure prior to your private transfer to the airport at the end of your Istanbul weekend break
Price per person: From £1,115
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Yasmak Sultan Hotel), Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicles & Guides, lunch at Yesil Ev