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Istanbul is surrounded on the north and the south by two seas, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, respectively. The western half of the city lies in Europe while the eastern half is situated in Asia; in between the two halves flows the Bosphorus Strait. Istanbul represents the Asian city nearest Europe and the European city closest to Asia. Its history tracks from Byzantium to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire in a context that spans from the ancient ruins of Troy through the breathtaking architecture of Istanbul to the brooding beaches of Gallipoli.
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Includes:
- 3 nights half board accommodation
- All flights inclusive of tax
- Destinantion Airport transfers
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- VAT
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Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationBlue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is probably Istanbul's most famous landmark and it is the only mosque in Turkey with six minarets. It is located just heart of the old Istanbul 'Sultanahmet Square' and facing the Hagia Sophia Museum. This magnificent mosque is the biggest mosque in Istanbul and created by architect Sedefkar Mehmet Aga and has been called the 'Blue Mosque' because of the very high quantity of hand ...
Hagia Sophia
The Church of the Holy Wisdom, known as Hagia Sophia, is a former Byzantine church and former Ottoman mosque in Istanbul. Now a museum, Hagia Sophia is universally acknowledged as one of the great buildings of the world.
Topkapi Palace
The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was once home to the Sultan, but today it is a national museum. There are four court yards to visit. The Imperial Gate leads to the first courtyard, and the twin towers of the Gate of Salutations serve as the entry to the second courtyard of Topkapi Palace. Each of the buildings inside harbors a different type of treasure from the Treasury with exquisite jewels, the...
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Istanbul’s Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, on the Hippodrome across from the Blue Mosque, is a treasure-house of beautiful objects from the Ottoman (14th to 20th centuries), Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries), and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome, which was once the centre of Byzantine Constantinople, is adjacent to the Blue Mosque. The Hippodrome was once a huge stadium seating over 100,000 who gathered for chariot races and political rallies. Today it is a large park, and a road covers the ancient chariot course. The two large obelisks and one other small one are all that remain of the Hippodrome.
Underground Cistern
This cistern is thought to have been built after the Nika revolt in 532 AD. It was known as the Basilica Cistern during the Roman period, as there was a Stoa Basilica above the pre-existing one at the time. After the conquest of the city by the Ottoman Turks, it was forgotten. Re-discovered in 1545, it was used to water the gardens of Topkapi Palace. The Underground Cistern today is an atmospheri...
Dolmabahce palace
The word "Dolmabahce" in English means "The filled garden". Because the Dolmabahce Palace is founded upon a reclaimed area by filling up the sea. It's a beautiful 19th century palace right by the Bosphorus, in baroque and rococo styles and very French. Many people think that it is a small model of the palace of Versailles in Paris.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart the UK and fly to Istanbul, Transfer to your hotel | Evening meal | |
| Day 2 | Visit the famous Topkapi Palace | Visit the Blue Mosque | Evening meal |
| Day 3 | Tour the Underground Cistern | Shopping at the Grand Bazaar | Evening meal |
| Day 4 | Free time until departure | Transfer to the airport, depart for the UK | |
Hotel Eyfel
Hotel Eyfel welcomes you with its 83 guest rooms including 50 standard rooms with two beds, 10 Triple rooms 21 single rooms and 2 comfortable suites. All rooms are equipped with air-condition, direct dial telephone television, minibar, private bathroom with bath-tub and hair dryer.
