Istanbul City Break

Istanbul

Duration

4 nights / 5 days

Trip style

City break

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 5-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Check in, settle in and enjoy a relaxed first evening.

Day 2Old city tour

See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace.

Day 3Bazaars and Bosphorus

Visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, then take a Bosphorus cruise.

Day 4Asian side or Princes' Islands

Cross to the Asian side or take a ferry to the Princes' Islands.

Day 5Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Airport transfers and transfers between places as per the itinerary
Sightseeing and entrance fees for the places named in the itinerary, unless marked optional
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
A local guide or representative where the itinerary calls for one