ISTANBUL - THE CAPITAL OF THREE EMPIRES
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ABOUT THE TRIP

Since the day of its foundation, Istanbul has developed under the domination of several states in history and been the center of various cultures.

Undoubtedly, the most striking feature of Istanbul's history is that it was the capital of three universal empires: Rome, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

Discover Istanbul day by day with us!

  • 1000 USD per person
    Price
  • 5 days/4 nights
    number of days
  • Istanbul
    We start and finish our trip in Istanbul
DAY 1
Arrivals in Istanbul

Check-in the hotel. Accomodation in historical center

Orientation walk followed by dinner
DAY 2 
Included breakfast in the hotel

Included guided walking tour in the historical SultanAhmet area:
Blue Mosque, St. Sophia cathedral, Hippodrome

Lunch on own in a local restaurant with amazing view on the Marmara sea and St. Sophia cathedral

After lunch
Discover Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Walk along Galata bridge to see the Golden Horn bay and the Bosphorus.

Things to do like a turk on that day

Taste dondurma (very special turkish ice-cream) and interract with ice-cream man
Interract with local fishermen
Have turkish tea from tulip-shape glasses with the best baklava 
Ride a local tram (street car) back to hotel

DAY 3 
Included breakfast in the hotel

Day of cultural hotspots

Explore European part of Istanbul - Beyoğlu & Taksim.

Galata Tower, Pera Palace hotel

Included brunch (traditional Turkish breakfast that can last the whole day)

İstiklal Avenue aka Independence Avenue -an elegant pedestrian street, 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) long
free time for shopping

Discover Karakoy district and try balik-ekmek

In the evening join us for optional boat trip on the Bosphorus with dinner

Things to do like a Turk on that day
Ride a red retro tram in İstiklal
Ride Tünel Funicular
Try signature Turkish food: breakfast/branch, balik-ekmek, simit

DAY 4
Included breakfast in the hotel

Guided tour of Dolmabahçe Sarayı (Dolmabahçe Palace) - elegant 19 century palace on the Bosphorus. It is one of the most magnificent symbolic structures of the Ottoman Empire. It is the largest palace in Turkey. It has an area of 11.1 acres

Lunch in a local restaurant

Vapur trip to the Asian part of Istanbul to discover Kadikoy area:
Visit local food market, local bakery shop and try traditional turkish coffee fortune telling

Traditional Raki-balik dinner 

Things to do like a Turk on that day
Shop at a local market
Taste Islak Hamburger ("wet" turkish burger)
Find out what your coffee knows about your future




DAY 5
Included breakfast in the hotel

Free time to discover Istanbul on own

Check-out from the hotel
Transfer to the airport

Things to do like a Turk on that day
Shop at a local market
Negotiate best price at Grand Bazaar
Try famous pottery kebab for dinner






TOUR PRICE
What is included
  • Tour price 1000 USD includes:
    • Transfer from the airport 
    • Hotel accommodation
    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • All visits detailed in the program
    • Local guide for the museum tours
    • Entrance fees to the museums
    • Turkish breakfast in a local restaurant
    • Trip leader for the entire stay
    • Unique and off the bitten track walks 
  • Not included:
    • Flight to Istanbul
    • Lunches and dinners
    • Insurance
    • Souvenirs, shopping
DIVE IN TO AMAZING TURKEY WITH US!
Because we simply CARE
Why travel with us?
Our mission

We are eager to make your experience best ever while personable and fun and provide you with a wealth of information and insights.


We are boutique travel and it means small groups - maximum 10 people.

We extend ourselves to give you our time and attention.

We pick top authentic places for you!


The personalized attention, fantastic food and great well-balanced itinerary are just some of the reasons to travel with us!

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  • Katya, we have traveled all over the world and had many guides. You were certainly one of the best guides we ever had, and certainly the most lovely and gracious
    Ed Davis
  • Katya! I loved my tour with you. Out of all the different tours I did in my time overseas, you were by far the best. It was amazing!
    My sister Charlotte Karvouni lives in Greece with her husband so I will be back in that neck of the wood and so will my parents. Highly highly recommend you to anyone.😍
    Hanna Jane Ross-Thompson
  • Our Trip leader, Katya, was a fabulous guide, knowledgeable and wonderful person who made us feel like life long friends.


    Dennis S. Leesville, SC
  • This trip was incredible - and as always the guides are the best - Katya Savushkina is incredible. Her ability to navigate a very diverse American group puts her at the top of the profession. She clearly made the incredible trip even greater.


    Lucille. S. 
  • Our trip leader, Katya was excellent! She always had fun activities for us to do. Many were beyond what was on the itinerary.
    She had a great sense of humor and made sure everyone was having a wonderful time.


    Mary R. Lexington, SC
  • Our leader, Katya was so lovely, so organized and wonderful. I miss her already!


    Barbara G. New York, NY
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