from $400* per person | 4 Days | Year-round |
Comfort accommodations
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Exertion level: 3
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Operator: Kensington Tours |
12 people max
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Istanbul shines on this deluxe voyage, which presents the wonders of the East and West in one ancient city. With a European flair and an Asian twist, the city is home to many worlds. Observe Istanbul in comfort and luxury, as your own private guide and vehicle drive through the city's narrow streets, indulging in Byzantine architecture and a stop at the popular St. Sophia Church. You will pass small Turkish villages that still retain the traditional architecture and layouts of the region. Sleep like a sultan at an exclusive hotel as chosen by our specialists.A city inhabited by Christians, Muslims, and Jews alike, Istanbul is home to a feast of influences. Enjoy its traditional mosques on each of the city's 7 major hills, and prepare to be dazzled by the elaborate Blue Mosque. A walk through Istanbul will also reveal the city's rich culture as showcased by synagogues, churches, and mosques. Let your English-speaking guide spill all the city's secrets and facts. Visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Bazaar of over 4000 shops and cross the Intercontinental Suspension Bridge to the more exotic side of Istanbul. Beylerbeyi Palace is just another highlight of this tour. After lunch enjoy a cruise by boat on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates two continents.
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Locations visited/nearby
Turkey, Europe
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kensington Tours:
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Reviewer: Rinat Goren, 2009
located in
Central America
"Just wanted to thank you. We are back from Costa Rica and had a wonderful trip. Everything worked really well, on time and we had really good time. Also, I wanted to comment on your contacts in Costa Rica- they were very responsive, helped solve problems on the spot and it was very reassuring to have them there."
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Reviewer: Nita Duncan, 2009
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Egypt & Ancient Lands
"For any single traveling woman - no fear! I, a single 61 year old female, traveled through Egypt & Jordan with absolutely no fear or concern for my safety. Not because I am brave but because there was no external cause for fear. The representatives who met me at the airports, the guides (especially Sam), and the drivers were all wonderful and very informative. The tour was first class and I would love to take another with Kinsington Tours and will recommend them to all my friends."
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Reviewer: Marie, 2009
located in
Asia
"We are back and we had a wonderful trip. Everything was perfectly organized, with the right balance between time with a guide and free time. We were very lucky with the weather, no rain at all except for a 20 minutes thunderstorm in Dalat. Halong Bay was very clear all the time although it is supposed to be foggy during the day. The Metropole was perfect, the best breakfasts ever, the boat, Jasmine, wonderful and we were only 14 people instead of 44…,the Palm Garden in Hoi An very nice, the Ana Mandara in Nha Trang, pure Heaven, the Sofitel in Dalat beautiful, almost empty and a very friendly staff."
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
Istanbul (Byzantium, and later Constantinople) is the world's 3rd largest city and Turkey's cultural and financial center. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is therefore the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330–395), the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453–1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Enjoy a private airport transfer today with a car/driver and airport assistant.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, plane tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
The Four Seasons Sultanahmet was created from a century-old neoclassic Turkish prison in the core of this fabled city – steps from the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Just 65 guest rooms and suites frame an open courtyard, for an atmosphere of personal attention and ease unprecedented in Istanbul.
Overnight at Four Seasons Sultanahmet (5*).
Day 2 Istanbul
Enjoy a privately guided full day tour of Istanbul and see the most important sights. Visit the St. Sophia Church, the pride and glory of the Byzantine architecture (excluding the Gallery floor); the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles; Byzantine Hippodrome, where once chariot races were held; and the Grand Bazaar, world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops. Visit Topkapi Palace, the famous residence of the Sultans (The Harem section is not included in the tour).
Overnight at Four Seasons Sultanahmet (5*).
Day 3 Istanbul
Enjoy a full day with your own private car and guide. Cross the Bosphorus by driving through the Intercontinental Suspension Bridge to go over the Asian side of Istanbul. A visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, the white marble summer residence of Ottoman Sultans used in the 19th century. Enjoy a cruise by boat on Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents.
Experience the great nightlife of Istanbul. With private transfers to and from your hotel, you'll enjoy dinner at one of the city's famous supper clubs. Your evening also includes a traditional Turkish show -a stunning performance of folk and belly-dancers, with Turkish music and traditional singers. (including 1/2 bottle of wine per person) .
Overnight at Four Seasons Sultanahmet (5*).
Day 4 Istanbul
Airport transfer with your private car and driver.
Depart from Istanbul airport - end of itinerary.
Overnight at Depart.
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