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
Special Black Friday Hours:
Thursday, November 14: 9am–7pm ET
Friday–Saturday, November 15–16: 9:30am–5pm ET
