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About Istanbul
Spectacular scenery, rich history and breathtaking architecture, this holiday, visit Istanbul to experience an awe-inspiring holiday.
Take a weekend trip to Istanbul and create a memorable experience with your loved one. If you are sun and sea lover, this paradise offers you an array of splendid sandy beaches, where you can spend time relaxing or go on a refreshing yacht experience. And if you are a history lover, explore the birthplace of many civilizations, empires, historic figures and legends together with diverse mixture of many different ethnic origins.
Inclusions
- Return economy class flight with Air Arabia
- 3 nights stay in Istanbul at Hotel Amber or similar
- Half day Istanbul city tour (Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk, Topkapı Palace and, Blue Mosque)
- Sightseeing on the Bosphorus cruise
- Grand bazaar
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Return airport transfers
Your holiday itinerary
| Day1 | Arrival in Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. |
| Day2 | Half day city tour After a scrumptious breakfast, take a city tour of Istanbul. Visit the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Imperial Center from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires once ruled. Explore the Hippodrome, a beautiful park known as the Byzantine chariot racetrack – a stadium capable of holding 100,000 people. There are three great monuments in the Hippodrome, the Egyptian Obelisk of 1500 BC, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Later, visit the Blue Mosque which faces Hagia Sophia and features six towering minarets and spectacular interior covered by overwhelmingly blue Iznik tiles and take a peek into the opulent existence of Ottoman Sultans at the Topkapi Palace. |
| Day3 | Bosphorus cruise and tour
Enjoy a delectable breakfast and go on an exciting half day Boshphorus cruise. Enjoy splendid views as you cruise through the waterway that divides Europe and Asia. It is the best way to to get an overall glimpse of the charming city of Istanbul, where old world charm blends beautifully with modern infrastructure. See the splendid mansions, marble palaces and ancient wooden houses embodying typical Ottoman architecture stand in striking contrast beside modern villas lining the shores. |
| Day4 | Departure After breakfast, check out from your hotel and head out to shop till you drop. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own. In the evening, transfer to the airport and board your flight to return home with great memories of your holiday. |
Flight details
| Date | From | To | Flight | Departure | Arrival
|
22 December 2017
|
Sharjah |
Istanbul |
G9 283 | 19:30
|
23:25
|
26 December 2017
| Istanbul
| Sharjah
| G9 284 | 00:15
|
05:25
|
Stay options
| Category | Cost per person
on twin/triple basis | Cost per person on
single sharing basis
| Cost for child with bed (7-11 years) | Cost for child
without bed (2-6 years) | Infant |
| Budget | AED 2,299 | AED 2,599
| AED 2,099 | AED 1,999 | AED 799
|
Terms
* Prices include return economy class fare on Air Arabia. Prices are quoted per person on a twin-sharing basis in a standard room with inclusions listed above. Prices are valid till 26 December 2017. Additional options are available upon request. Blackout dates are applicable. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice depending on travel dates and availability. Easy monthly payment plans are available from select participating banks through Musafir Holidays retail outlets and are subject to approval. All photos and videos shown are illustrative. Actual services may differ. Terms apply.