Quintessential Turkey
Turkey has so much to offer: so much history, so much culture, so much contemporary life. It takes highly trained yet experienced guides to pitch it just right; to inform and entertain but not overwhelm. A holiday to Turkey you’ll discover one of the planet’s oldest continually inhabited regions. Mesmerising Istanbul, perched on the spectacular junction of Europe and Asia, offers major league attractions from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sofia to the Blue Mosque. They sit alongside medieval hammam – you must try a soap massage – and traditional wood houses, juxtaposed with a thriving modern art scene and hip rooftop.
| Number of days | Prices from | The itinerary includes |
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9 Days8 Nights |
Please contact Worldwide Escapes to discuss this tour and other tours within Turkey. All tours can be individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. |
This tour is based on two people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, plus other meals where stated and include economy flights, private transfers and private touring. UK regional flights can be added at a supplement. |
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Day 1
Istanbul
Upon arrival into Istanbul you will be met by a member of the team and driven to your centrally located property as you enjoy the buzz of the city.
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Day 2
Istanbul
Today you’ll explore the masterpieces of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture including the sixth-century Basilica Cistern and the timeless Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. You’ll also explore the Pera District, the present day heart of Istanbul, and climb the ancient Galata Tower for 360 degree views of this beautiful city before driving to the periphery of the city to view the world’s most impressive City Walls. Enclosing the seven hills of the city, they were the greatest fortifications built up to their time, stretching more than six kilometres from the Golden Horn in the north to the Sea of Marmara in the south, and over 24km on the whole circuit.
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Day 3
Istanbul
You’ll visit Topkapi Palace today, a resplendent complex that is the former seat of the Ottoman government. Don’t miss the Dolmabahce Palace, the largest and finest example of Ottoman Baroque architecture in the city, before explore the Suleymaniye Mosque, a symbol of the Golden Age created by the great architect Sinan. You can also visit the 3,500-stall Grand Covered Bazaar.