4 Nights
Upon arrival at the Istanbul airport, you will be met by your True Turkey representative who will assist you with transportation to your luxury Istanbul hotel. Once you have settled in, get acquainted with the city and get a sense of its grand size and majestic atmosphere; take advantage of our travel recommendations and head out to explore the vibrant neighborhoods of the city like Nisantasi and Beyoglu. Be sure to enjoy your first taste of Turkish cuisine at one of our True Turkey recommended Istanbul restaurants.
Together with your local True Turkey guide, enjoy all of the city’s most significant sights during a full-day tour of Istanbul. Explore the historic area of Sultanahmet and the magnificent Aya Sophia, imperial Topkapi Palace, and striking Blue Mosque. Also visit the Basilica Cistern, and the Hippodrome – both impressively built by the Romans of the Byzantine era. We highly recommend visiting Istanbul’s two most renowned covered markets – the Grand Bazaar with over 5000 shops selling just about everything from antiques to jewelry, and the Spice Market, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with its array of spices and edible delights. Both of these impressive markets will surely satisfy your senses!
Finally, relish in a different kind of city exploration – discover the elegance of Istanbul from the comfort of a luxury yacht and cruise the beautiful Bosphorus! Enjoy Istanbul from a different point of view and see some of the city’s most impressive sights and monuments including the waterfront palaces and villas of the Sultans, the Dolmabahce Palace, Çiragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Bosphorus Bridge. By the end of your Istanbul city discovery, we are sure that you will leave inspired by all that you have learned and experienced.