Classic Istanbul — The Long Weekend
A condensed, beautifully paced Istanbul weekend for first-timers who hate rushing.
Highlights
Signature moments
Expert local guides
The same team who designed your trip is on hand the whole time.
Time that breathes
Nothing is so full that a souvenir purchase feels stressful.
Quality you can bank on
Vetted hotels, fair pricing, no airport surprises.
Itinerary
Day by day
- 01
Arrival & the Bosphorus
Landing, a light breeze and a first evening sail along the Bosphorus with tea and a very short queue.
Meals: Breakfast Boutique hotel in the old city - 02
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & the bazaar
One story-driven morning, one unhurried afternoon of trade. The bazaar with time to actually bargain.
Meals: Breakfast Design hotel - 03
A slow morning & the spice market
Turkish coffee, spice towers, a private hamam. Fly home smelling of amber and rested.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Family-run boutique stay
What's included
All accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers, licensed guides on cultural days, 24/7 TravAmory ground support.
Optional upgrades
Hot-air balloon flights, private guides upgrades, cooking classes, spa sessions, extra nights.
Staying
Boutique and design hotels with at least one family-run stay.
Made for
A condensed, beautifully paced Istanbul weekend for first-timers who hate rushing.
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