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Istanbul Holidays

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About ISTANBUL HOLIDAYS

Istanbul, European gateway to the East, is the cultural and commercial capital of Turkey, with its unique location connecting cultures, continents and people. Istanbul stands on the shores of the Bosphorus - the Byzantines, Romans, Crusaders and the Ottomans have all left their mark. The city’s skyline is dominated by magnificent domes and minarets, markets provide a vibrant backdrop for bartering during the day. While at night shoreside restaurants and bars vie for your attention, tempting you to enjoy freshly caught fish of the day.

When To Go

Turkey has a varied split climate with different regions at different temperatures at different times of the year. Spring to late autumn is a good time to visit, the climate is warm and not overwhelmingly hot which makes it perfect for sightseeing. The best time to visit is when it’s slightly hotter from June to September where temperatures can reach high 20s into to 30C. Coastal areas tend to be popular for beach holidays during the summer and Istanbul is a destination that is well-liked all year. Some resorts on the coast close for the winter.

Istanbul

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  • The Hagia Sophia with its massive domed ceilings
  • Marvel at the sheer beauty of the Blue Mosque
  • Visit the museum in the opulent Topkapi Palace


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  • Take a ferry to Princes Island, 20km from Istanbul
  • Visit Beylerbeyi Palace, once the summer residence of the Ottomans
  • Explore the many beautiful mosques of Istanbul


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  • Take a cruise on the Bosphorus for incredible city views
  • Haggle for a bargain in the huge Grand Bazaar
  • Visit Sirkeci Train Station where the Orient Express once arrived from Paris

Hotel Sultania Boutique

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LuxuryHotel Sultania
Boutique hotel in the heart of old Istanbul. Modern take on traditional Ottoman design, with a great restaurant.

Rooms: 42 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 35 mins from Istanbul Airport
  • 2 Restaurants
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa centre

Rixos Pera Istanbul *****

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LuxuryRixos Pera Istanbul
A cosmopolitan hotel in the heart of the trendy Pera district. Stylish interiors with a hint of urban chic.

Rooms: 216 Rooms & 21 Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 35 mins from Istanbul Airport
  • 4 Restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa & Wellness centre

The Four Seasons Sultanahmet ***** Deluxe

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LuxuryThe Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Elegant, unique and luxurious the hotel is ideally located in the heart of old Istanbul. There is an intimate atmosphere extremely high level of personal service.

Rooms: 65 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: RO/BB
Transfer Time: approx. 20 km away from Atatürk International airport
  • The Seasons Restaurant & Lounge
  • Health Club
  • Spa services

The Four Seasons at the Bosphorus ***** Deluxe

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LuxuryThe Four Seasons at the Bosphorus
The hotel brings a fresh, elegant style to the Bosphorus, with its chic service, quayside dining and magnificent views.

Rooms: 170 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: RO/BB
Transfer Time: approx. 50mins from Ataturk International airport
  • 2 Restaurants, Bar & Lounge
  • Outdoor swimmingpool overlooking the Bosphorus
  • Whirlpool, Fitness centre

Kempinski Çiragan Palace Istanbul ***** Deluxe

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LuxuryKempinski Çiragan Palace Istanbul
With breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, this hotel has a classic elegance with hints of ottoman design.

Rooms: 313 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 45 minutes from the International Atatürk airport
  • 3 Restaurants & Bar
  • Outside swimming pool (heated during winter)
  • Wellness & Spa centre

Hôtel Les Ottomans Boutique Deluxe

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LuxuryHôtel Les Ottomans
An Ultra lavish 10 suite hotel with and intimate atmosphere set on the Bosphorus. An extravagant palatial hideaway.

Rooms: 10 Suites Meal Plans: RO
Transfer Time: approx. 45 minutes from the International Atatürk airport
  • 29 Restaurant and Bar
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
  • Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa & SPA Vitamin Bar

A’jia Hotel Boutique

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LuxuryA’jia Hotel
A romantic boutique hotel on the Bosphorus with a sleek contemporary design and century’s old Ottoman architecture.

Rooms: 16 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: RO/BB
Transfer Time: approx. 35 kms from International Atatürk airport
  • 2 Restaurants
  • Complimentary boat shuttle to the European side of the Bosphorus

Avicenna Hotel Boutique

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LuxuryAvicenna Hotel
A traditional, warm and friendly hotel in the heart of the old city, with a wonderful roof top restaurant and stunning views.

Rooms: 48 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 60 mins from the International Atatürk airport
  • Dining Room, Lounge & Inner Garden
  • Conference and banquet facilities

Best Western The President ****

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LuxuryBest Western The President
A modern hotel set in the heart of the Old City close to most major sites with a good range of facilities. Great value.

Rooms: 193 Rooms & 8 Suites Meal Plans: BB/HB
Transfer Time: approx. 60 minutes from International Atatürk airport
  • 2 Restaurants, Pub & Cafe
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness Centre

Sultanhan Hotel Boutique

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LuxurySultanhan Hotel
A welcoming hotel, centrally located in the old city. Filled with rich Ottoman decore and a roof top restaurant.

Rooms: 40 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 16km from the International Atatürk airport
  • 1 Restaurants & 1 Bar
  • Turkish Hamam & Sauna
  • Ottoman style body treatments & massage

Marmara Pera ****

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LuxuryMarmara Pera
Deluxe hotel, in the heart of downtown Istanbul. 360 views of Istanbul from the roof.

Rooms: 200 Superior Rooms & 3 Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: Approx. 22 kms from the International Atatürk Airport.
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center  

Marmara Taksim *****

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LuxuryMarmara Taksim
A deluxe hotel which is centrally situated in Taksim Square and has spectacular views of Istanbul.

Rooms: 458 Deluxe & Club Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 25km from International Atatürk airport
  • 2 Restaurants, Lounges & Bar
  • Outdoor rooftop swimming pool
  • Turkish bath, sauna, Jacuzzi, & Spa

Ottoman Hotel Park Boutique

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LuxuryOttoman Hotel Park
A small intimate hotel, with a contemporary yet authentic. It is and relaxing with warm Turkish hospitality.

Rooms: 38 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx.18km from the International Atatürk airport
  • Hotel's Restaurant & Patisserie
  • Library (about Ottoman, Turkish history and Istanbul)

Park Hyatt Boutique Deluxe

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LuxuryPark Hyatt
Contemporary and luxurious, with hints of trendy decor. Top notch facilities and customer service.

Rooms: 90 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 20 mins from the International Atatürk airport.
  • Restaurant, Lounge & Bar
  • 20m outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa

Pera Palace Boutique

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LuxuryPera Palace
Historic and beautifully restored to its historical past, when it hosted guests of the Orient Express including Agatha Christie.

Rooms: 115 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 60 mins from the International Atatürk airport
  • The Agatha Restaurant (French, Italian and Turkish tastes)
  • 380 sqm SPA Centre (steam bath, Jacuzzi, sauna) & Gym
  • Indoor jet streamed swimming pool

Radisson Blu Bosphorus *****

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LuxuryRadisson Blu Bosphorus
A hotel with modern contemporary décor. The hotel has a host of facilities and stunning views over the Bosphorus.

Rooms: 120 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 60 mins from the International Atatürk airport
  • 2 Restaurants & 1 Bar
  • Turkish hammam, sauna, steam bath, solarium, massage and Jacuzzi
  • Gym

Sirkeci Konak Boutique

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LuxurySirkeci Konak
A contemporary hotel overlooking the park with a unique authentic style. Charming and full of character.

Rooms: 52 Rooms Meal Plans: BB/HB
Transfer Time: approx. 16km away from the International Atatürk airport
  • 3 Restaurants
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna, Jacuzzi, Massage, Hamman (Turkish bath)

Sumahan On The Water Boutique

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LuxurySumahan On The Water
Contemporary design, whilst retaining its original character. The rooms are all individually styled with magnificent waterfront views.

Rooms: 20 Rooms & Suites Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx 40 mins from Atatürk International airport
  • 2 Restaurants
  • Wellness Centre (Hamman, Massage)
  • Fitness room

W Hotel *****

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LuxuryW Hotel
A Trendy, Hip hotel that brings a contemporary twist to ancient Istanbul, with its vibrant, cutting edge style.

Rooms: 134 Rooms Meal Plans: BB
Transfer Time: approx. 30 minutes from the International Atatürk airport
  • Spice Market Restaurant(asian crusine)
  • Spa Treatment rooms
  • Fitness Centre

Classic Istanbul

fr. £32 per person


Classic Istanbul
Enjoy a half day excursion and explore the heart of the Old City. Visit the highlights of this ancient city, including the Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Bosphorous Cruise

fr. £23 per person


Bosphorous Cruise
Half day visit of the Spice Bazaar followed by a relaxing cruise taking you through the waterway separating Europe and Asia, with views of marble palaces and Rumeli Fortress.

The Byzantines

fr. £32 per person


The Byzantines
This excursion explores the history of the Golden Horn, harbour of the Byzantines. Visit Patriarchate, Blachernae Palace, Tekfur Palace and acropolis of Byzantium. Half day excursion.

Ottoman Relics

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Ottoman Relics
Half day tour of Topkapi Palace which stands on Seraglio Point in Old Istanbul, known as Sultanahmet. Continue on to the Rüstempasa Mosque, famous for its Iznik tiles.

Dolmabahce Palace

fr. £38 per person


Dolmabahce Palace
Begin at Dolmabahce Palace (excluding the Harem), once the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Bosphorus Bridge and end the day at Camlica Hill.

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  • Escape the chaotic streets of the city and take a ferry to Princes Island. Cars are not allowed on the island, transport is by horse drawn cart, bicycle or foot! However summer weekends can get busy.
  • Take a walk in Istiklal street at night, bustling with people even a 02:00AM.
  • Going out for a meal? Head to the Dance of Colours for a two part performance of whirling dervish, Sufi music and dances from many different Turkish regions.
  • Under Galata bridge there are numerous seafood restaurants, daily fresh fish can be tasted at low prices.
  • No visit to Istanbul is complete without exploring the Old City. Visit the Blue Mosque with its dome ceiling, minarets and stained glass windows, Hagia Sofi a built by Emperor Justinian in 537AD.
  • Most people cannot speak English, keep a little dictionary handy on your travels.
  • Looking for romance? Take a night time cruise up the Bosphorus and watch the twinkling lights of both the Asian and European side of Istanbul.
  • When bargaining in the covered bazaar, remember a price tag of ‘100’ can either be € or $.
  • Textile hunting? Many people come from all over the world to buy textiles and rugs from Istanbul and there is no end to the options of places to shop.
  • Try local cuisine carefully as hot pepper is added to meals without asking.
  • History of the Orient Express! Visit the architectural magnificence of Sirkeci Railway station and the Pera Palace Hotel, guests included Florence Nightingale, Agatha Christie and Greta Garbo.
  • If you choose to go to Prince’s Island by yourselves be careful to catch to last ferry back to Istanbul.
  • Remember if you visit Topkapi palace you will have to pay separately for harem section.