Istanbul

Luxury Istanbul City Breaks: an Overview

Visit Istanbul on a city break, a vibrant metropolis - and Europe's largest city - it combines atmosphere with great architecture and a fascinating history. The former church, now mosque, of the Aya Sofia, the beautiful Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace are just three of the sights of this often overlooked city, which for centuries was rivalled only by Rome. Istanbul's bustling and frenetic streets evoke the history of a colourful past. The city is a potent mix of East and West, blended together over the course of the last 800 years.

Eat breakfast on a roof terrace with outstanding views across the Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe from Asia before hitting the souqs. There is no better place to shop, and no better place to put haggling skills to the test than Istanbul. Drink glasses of sweet mint tea and admire the carpets, leather goods and silverware on offer.

In the evenings, Original Travel can recommend the hottest of the hotspots in a city with a surprisingly hip and happening nightlife. Visit Istanbul and you will not be disappointed.

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Sirkeci Mansion

This charming hotel occupies a renovated Konak – a city mansion which would have once been used as an official residence during the Ottoman Empire.

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Ciragan Palace

The 19th-century waterfront Ciragan Palace was once the residence of the last Ottoman Sultans and has been restored to its former glory.

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W Istanbul

It’s a sign of Istanbul’s growing reputation that hip W Hotels chose the Turkish capital as the location of their first European opening.

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A Note on Price

Turkey can be good value and you can do a fantastic 3 night Istanbul city break staying in charming small hotels for £500pp including return flights. If you’d like to experience the whole country, for a 2 week trip including guiding in Istanbul, Cappadocia and some relaxing on the beach to finish, you’re looking at £4000pp.

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Introducing Istanbul: A Big Short City Break

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Wonders of Turkey: Istanbul and Bodrum

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The trip was fantastic thanks. Thanks to your call to the Four Seasons Bosphorus, we were upgraded to a nicer room. The hotel was amazing & we loved your suggestions & the city as a whole. Thank you again - a brilliant mini break

Alistair

Can't thank you enough for all the help with Istanbul, everything went perfectly and we loved the hotel. What an amazing city!

- Stayed at Vault Karakoy

Philip

Original Travel Expert: Charlotte Houldsworth

My highlight: Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar is paradise for your senses; breathe in the smells and marvel at the colours of the spices, oils, coffee, fruits, nuts of course sweet Turkish delight. This is the best spot to purchase Turkey’s traditional apple tea to bring home too.

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