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City of Sultans - 4 Day Tour

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4 days

Visit Istanbul - the only city that spans two continents. See the beautiful Blue Mosque and ancient Hagia Sophia, explore opulent Topkapi Palace and test your bartering skills in the Grand Bazaar. 4 days of pure Turkish delight!

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Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Tour Overview

Duration

4 days

Starts

Istanbul

Ends

Istanbul

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - for included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max N/A

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year (excluding Mondays)

Hotel Rating

3 star

Countries

Turkey

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Meals included

Breakfast: 3, Lunch: 2

3 Star

2 upgrades available

3 Star

2 upgrades available

3 Star

2 upgrades available

3 Star

2 upgrades available

3 Star

2 upgrades available

Adults (18+)

Children (0 - 17)

Per person from

R 16,300.00

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Total From

R 40,750.00

R 32,600.00

Deposit From

Final payment

R 12,226.00

R 26,487.00

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Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Tour Highlights

Istanbul - Visit Sultanahmet (Old Istanbul), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace

Explore the Egyptian Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar

Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait

Beyerbeyi Palace and Buyuk Camilica - Marvel at the views from the city's highest vantage point

Included

Breakfast daily and 2 lunches

3 nights 3 star hotel

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul sights* on days 2 and 3, plus a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus. *Please note: Your guided sightseeing may be conducted with other passengers (private touring is available upon request for an additional cost)

English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2 and 3

Entrance fees to all included sites

Airport arrival transfer on day 1

All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Itinerary

Day 1 - Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Arrive Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel in Sultanahmet. Rest of day free.

Overnight: Istanbul

Day 2 - Old City sights

This morning embark upon a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Before lunch, visit the Hippodrome area - famed as the centre of Byzantine life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400! Continuing, explore the stunning Blue Mosque and the exterior of the Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Justinian. Once a church, then a mosque, today it is a museum. After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, residence of the sultans for almost 4 centuries and finally the Grand Bazaar, (if open) housing some 4000 stalls selling a wide range of goods including gold, carpets, leather, clothing and Turkish handicrafts.

Overnight: Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Bazaars & the Bosphorus

Today, visit the Egyptian Spice market (stock up on bargain saffron, spices and Turkish Delight here) before enjoying a cruise on the Bosphorus - the body of water that separates European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul. Later, visit the Beyerbeyi Palace in all its sultanate splendour and take in the stunning views atop the city’s highest point - Buyuk Camlica. Return to your hotel and spend the remains of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Istanbul

Arrangements end after breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Tour Reviews

18 Oct

We had a wonderful time in Turkey, loved the food loved the people, loved the shopping, we will be back in the near future.

Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Istanbul Pre-Tour Accommodation (From Price)

Double

R 2,125per passenger

Twin

R 2,125per passenger

Single

R 3,825per passenger

Istanbul Post-Tour Accommodation (From Price)

Double

R 2,125per passenger

Twin

R 2,125per passenger

Single

R 3,825per passenger

Additional Excursions

Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Princes Islands

Located in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Istanbul, the Princes’ Islands are a chain of nine islands offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Turkey’s largest city. Buyukada is the largest island of the nine and one of the most attractive with two peaks and gingerbread-style villas lining the slopes.

R 3,255

per passenger

Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

Asur Hotel

Istanbul

The friendly and cheerful Asur Hotel is a great place to base yourself when discovering Istanbul. Rooms are simple yet comfortable with parque flooring, good size beds and en suite facilities. Heading out of the hotel into the winding streets of Saltanahmet for a delicious Turkish feast is a great way to spend the evening. Perfectly located in Sultanahmet, within walking distance of most of Istanbul's top attractions.

Our Rating

Standard

Equates to a Western 3-star standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and usually a restaurant.

Local Rating

3 Star Hotel

Accommodation Standard

3 Star

Prices & Dates

All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

2024

Twin/Double

Single

Book Dates

26 Nov - 29 Nov

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

27 Nov - 30 Nov

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

28 Nov - 1 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

29 Nov - 2 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

30 Nov - 3 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

1 Dec - 4 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

3 Dec - 6 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

4 Dec - 7 Dec

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

2025

Twin/Double

Single

Book Dates

1 Jan - 4 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

2 Jan - 5 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

3 Jan - 6 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

4 Jan - 7 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

5 Jan - 8 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

7 Jan - 10 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

8 Jan - 11 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

9 Jan - 12 Jan

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R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

2026

Twin/Double

Single

Book Dates

1 Jan - 4 Jan

Save 20%

R 20,375R 16,300

R 28,105R 22,484

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