Istanbul: City Experience
7 days, 1 city |
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Why go?
Istanbul is a single city that spans two continents—and feels infinite. As you explore ancient Old Town, get lost in trendy Karaköy, and fall for the most-loved kittens in the world, you’ll wish this trip to the never-ending city would never end.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book ’em yourself)
- 5 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Expert Tour Director and 3 insider city tours with local guides
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Optional hammam spa experience, Turkish street food tour, and more
Picture yourself
- Ooh’ing and aah’ing your way through a 1,500 year old mosque
- Browsing the thousands of shops of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
- Filling your Instagram feed with color in the Balat neighborhood
- Eating all the baklava and Turkish delight you can get your hands on
- Visiting an ancient bathhouse for a scrubbing and bubble massage
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Grab your go-to neck pillow, cozy up in your seat, and get some rest—Istanbul is home to 16 MILLION people, and they’re anxiously awaiting your arrival.
Day 2: Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey, a city that straddles both Europe and Asia. Get settled in and get some rest—starting tomorrow, you’ve got two continents to explore.
- Meet an EF representative at the airport and head to your accommodations.
- Get the latest schedule and info from your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your group at an authentic local spot.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
