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Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure

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4 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Walk through time on a day tour of the Old City.

Experience traditional Turkish foods and flavours on a culinary tour.

Enjoy an authentic streetfood dinner

Itinerary

Explore Istanbul’s rich tapestry of history and flavor on the "Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure." This four-day small group trip is tailored for experienced travelers eager to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant culture. Visit iconic sites like the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Mosaic Museum, then dive into the local food scene with street eats, Turkish coffee, and sweet treats such as baklava and profiteroles. The unique selling point: a perfectly balanced getaway blending sightseeing with culinary discovery, making every moment of your stay in Istanbul unforgettable.

day 1 - Istanbul

Arrive at any time and spend the Day exploring on your own. Later, meet your CEO and the group before heading out for a stroll through the Old Town to enjoy some of Istanbul's most famous street foods for dinner.

Meal:Dinner
Accomodation:Golden Horn Sirkeci Istanbul (or similar)
Included Activities:Street Food Experience, Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Istanbul

Tour the world-renowned Hagia Sofia. After, explore a lesser-known side of Istanbul's Old Town and visit subterranean Roman and Byzantine ruins, the Hippodrome and the Little Haiga Sofia Mosque. Tonight, opt to visit a hammam (traditional Turkish bath).

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Golden Horn Sirkeci Istanbul (or similar)
Included Activities:Hippodrome Visit and Little Hagia Sofia Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 1 km, Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Old City Underground Tour
Optional Activities:Turkish Bath Take along a towel, soap, and shampoo, and enjoy a scrub like no other. Then experience a traditional foam massage, included in the entrance fee. Get some tips from the friendly locals – they’ll show you the correct protocol. Make sure to check the hours as the bathhouses are strictly segregated, usually being used by men in the morning and evenings, and women in the afternoons.

day 3 - Istanbul

Enjoy a culinary walking tour of the trendiest districts in Istanbul. Wander through Taksim Square and the lively district of Karaköy on a CEO-led culinary walking tour, sampling local specialties such as baklava and Turkish coffee. Enjoy a sumptuous mezze lunch. Catch a ferry to Kadiköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch
Accomodation:Golden Horn Sirkeci Istanbul (or similar)
Transport:Ferry Duration : 0.25 hr - 0.5 hr
Included Activities:Taksim and Beyoglu Side Streets Walk, Kadiköy Visit, Karaköy Visit

day 4 - Istanbul

Depart at any time, or spend another Day exploring. Opt to book the "Colourful Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise" full-day excursion and walk Constantinople's old city walls, see Roman mosaics and frescoes, stroll through the city's Jewish district and end the Day with a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait for stunning views of the city. For travellers continuing on to another G Adventures tour, your CEO will help facilitate the joining of the new group starting in the evening.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Classic Istanbul Mini Adventure

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (3 nts).
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD65-85 for meals not included.
Transport
Walking, ferry.
Guide
1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Experience, IstanbulYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupOld Town Orientation WalkStreet Food Dinner ExperienceHagia Sophia VisitOld City Underground TourHippodrome VisitCulinary Walking Tour Of "Cool" IstanbulKadiköy Visit

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