6-Day Istanbul Itinerary: Discover the Best of Istanbul

Total price From 1.190 €

Created: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Departure: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Family Shopping City Activities Active Holidays Turkey

Your Istanbul Adventure: 2 Adults, 0 Children

Hotel Stay: 5 nights at Halifaks Hotel, Istanbul (Turkey)
Included Tours & Tickets:Private Tour of Istanbul
Istanbul Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
Themes: Family, Shopping, City, Activities, Active Holidays, Turkey

To make the most of your Istanbul trip, I recommend reading "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk for a deep dive into the city's history and culture. For practical guidance, the "Lonely Planet Istanbul" guidebook is an excellent resource for up-to-date tips and recommendations. You might also enjoy "Rick Steves Istanbul" for detailed walking tours and local insights. If you prefer a digital guide, check out the Culture Trip app for curated articles and tips about Istanbul. Let me know if you’d like more recommendations or help with your itinerary!

About the destination

Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

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Halifaks Hotel 8.6 Very good

Istanbul - to 3.4 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST19 Mayis Mah. Kucuk Bahce Sok. No 25 Osmanbey, Sisli, Istanbul 34360

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With a stay at Halifaks Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 5-minute drive of Taksim Square and Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Galata Tower and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Grand Bazaar.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a television in a common area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 1.00 km.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

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