Istanbul - part II
New discoveries in the Bosphorus metropolisNew discoveries in the Bosphorus metropolis
Istanbul is one of the cities that you should visit at least twice. The city’s varied history has produced great works of art that, quite unfairly, are in the second tier: the sublime Süleymaniye of the famous Sinan and the spiritual Eyüb Sultan Mosque with its mausoleums, the countless treasures of the Archaeological Museum, the enchanting Princes’ Islands and that modern contemporary art museum.
You move through Istanbul on foot, by ferry and tram and get a completely different view of the city. The daily walking distances (including evening walks to the restaurants) are around 2-8 kilometers. Your stylish 5* boutique hotel is located in the trendy Karaköy district and is therefore an ideal starting point for your daily forays and sightseeing.
Guided trip in German.
Travel itinerary
- Flight Luxembourg-Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, 10:20 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.)
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Overnight stay at the boutique hotel 10Karaköy 5* in Istanbul
- Walk to the “Street of Banks”, from there take public transport over the Golden Horn to Süleymaniye
- Visit to the Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque
- Book Bazaar, Grand Bazaar and Column of Constantine
- Valens Aqueduct and Fatih district
- Eyüb Sultan Mosque
- Mocha in the Pierre Loti coffee house
- Total walking distance: approx. 3 km
- Overnight stay at the boutique hotel 10Karaköy 5*
- Ferry crossing (via Kadikoy) to Büyük Ada
- Walk along old wooden villas up to the highest point on the island
- Alternatively: rent a bike (not included) and cycle around the island
- On the way back: Walk through the original Kadikoy district (Asian side of Istanbul)
- Leisure time
- Opportunity to visit the hammam (for men)
- Total walking distance: approx. 7 km
- Overnight stay at the boutique hotel 10Karaköy*****
- Walk across the Galata Bridge to Gülhane Park
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum
- Turkish handicrafts boutique
- Return to Karaköy by tram
- Visit to the Istanbul Modern Museum (contemporary art)
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Total walking distance: approx. 8-10 km
- Overnight stay at the boutique hotel 10Karaköy*****
- Opportunity to visit the hammam (for women)
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight Istanbul-Luxembourg (Turkish Airlines, 4:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunchbox / Picnic
- Tasting
- Night
Prices (per person)
Minimum number of participants: 6, maximum number of participants:15.
Included services:
*Other airports on request
Not included are: seat reservations, tips, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks, insurance, additional activities and excursions, personal expenses.
Authentic and sustainable
- Small group (maximum 15 guests)
- CO2 compensation for flights and land-based services (725 kg per passenger) via Atmosfair
- Stylish boutique hotel (with sustainability guidelines) in an optimal location
- Sightseeing mainly on foot (daily walking distances 2-8 kilometers) and by public transport
- Excursion to the Princes’ Islands by public ferry
- Dinner in selected restaurants allows you to get to know authentic Turkish cuisine.
Important information
Entry: For Luxembourgers and Germans with a valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the end of the trip. The document must be in good condition and have at least one blank page. No compulsory vaccinations are required when entering directly from Luxembourg/Germany. (As of 12/2023). All Covid-19-related restrictions have currently been lifted. We would like to point out that this can change depending on the pandemic situation (as of December 2023).
For air travel, our sales prices are generally based on special and tour operator tariffs of the airline(s) selected for the relevant trip. Therefore space is limited and additional charges are possible.
All accommodations offer free WiFi, although network coverage is not always perfect. Please note that the hotels only offer non-smoking rooms. If some of the accommodations we have booked are unforeseen to be unavailable, we will book a (preferably) equivalent alternative.
With the travel documents you will receive further information about the trip and the destination country.
No insurance is included in the travel price. We strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance that includes Covid-19 as well as appropriate travel health insurance that includes treatment (including quarantine) for Covid-19.
This trip is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. If necessary, please tell us the type of mobility restriction you have before booking and clarify with us whether we can meet your individual needs.
Planet B is a brand of Bollig Tours s.à r.l.. Bollig Tours is therefore named as the organizer in our general travel conditions. For further information about the trip and a short description of the hotel, see ‘Detailed trip description’ (PDF for download). – currently available in German only.
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