Description
Get a true taste of Istanbul – a city forging itself as the world’s most spectacular intersection of cultures, cuisine and continents. Embark on a three-day Short Break Adventure to get an essential Istanbul experience, whether you’re adding it onto an exisiting trip or taking a weekend away. Explore the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. You’ll also get under the skin of the place, eating with a local family, sharing tea and nargile (shisha) and finding hidden spots away from the tourist eye.
Trip Name
Taste of Istanbul
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
3
Capacity
12
Highlights
- Take a guided tour through the Hagia Sophia and learn the hidden tales of this magnificent one-of-a-kind monument with a local expert.
- Get lost in the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, passing by the myriad traders who sell their wares in this expansive space. How good are your haggling skills?
- Join a home cooking experience, discovering some simple local food with your hosts and spending some time in a tea house – just like the locals do!
- Gain a close insight into the lives of past Sultans at Topkapi Palace.
- Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the great city of Istanbul and rub shoulders with the locals.