Halal School Trip to Istanbul

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Istanbul is the only city in the world which was built on two continents. A visit to this city will be packed of cultural, classical and religious history. The museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars and sites of natural beauty are countless and will impress your students and give them an amazing experience.

A school trip to Istanbul will give your students the opportunity to explore this fascinating, historic city, which happens to be the only city in the world built across two continents!

Istanbul, which was also known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, has linked East and West for centuries. It was an important stop on the Silk Road, the network of trade routes that took goods from South East Asia across Persia and the Arabian Peninsula and into East Africa and Southern Europe. As part of the Roman Empire, the city was instrumental in the spread of Christianity. After the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 it became the capital of the Islamic Ottoman Empire.

As such, Istanbul really is a treasure trove of cultural, classical and religious history. The museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars and sites of natural beauty are countless and will leave your students with incredible memories and a better understanding of the world around them.

Halal School Trip to Istanbul

From

£459PP

4 days, 3 nights

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight from the UK to Istanbul (either am or pm, depending on flight time)
Day 2

Morning

Guided tour of Istanbul with visits to Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome

Afternoon

Shopping tour at the famous Grand Bazaar
Day 3

Morning

Guided visit to Miniaturk, the largest miniature park in the world

Afternoon

Guided tour of Pier Loti followed by a visit to Koç Museum, finishing with a stop at the incredible Grand Spice Bazaar
Day 4

Morning

Flight from Istanbul to the UK (either am or pm, depending on flight time)
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
  • 3 nights' full-board accommodation
  • Airport transfers in resort
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to attractions as shown in the programme
  • Flights inclusive of tax
  • Guided tour of Istanbul
  • Guided visit to Pier Loti and Miniaturk
  • Use of coach for local excursions

Accommodation

Basileus Hotel

The Basileus Hotel is located in the heart of the historic centre of Istanbul, within walking distance of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Archaeological Museum, making this the perfect base from which to explore this fantastic city. All the rooms in this charming hotel include an en-suite bathroom.

Hotel Topkapi

The Hotel Topkapi is located in the heart of Istanbul, close to Findiklizade Tram Station and Fatih Metro Station, offering easy access to all the city's most important sights. All rooms benefit from air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom facilities. The hotel restaurant offers Turkish and international cuisine, with a buffet-style breakfast offered in the mornings.

Educational Activities

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of the architectural highlights of Istanbul. This spectacular

Koç Museum

Learn more about Turkey’s modern history with a visit to the Rahmi M. Koç Museum. This museum is dedicated to

Miniaturk

If you’re looking to give your students an overview of Turkish architecture, then Miniaturk is unmissable. This miniature park is

Topkapi Palace

The spectacular Topkapi Palace in Instanbul is a wonderful example of Ottoman architecture. In the 15th and 16th centuries it

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip
We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.

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