Flight + Hotel to Istanbul, Turkey from 254 €

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€254

Based on 2 adults

Created: Thursday 22 February 2024 - Departure: Monday 4 November 2024

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Your Travel Itinerary: London to Istanbul

Travelers: 2 Adults, 0 Children

Transportation: Transfer from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport

Accommodation: 4 Nights at Vavien Hotel, Beyoglu, Turkey

Insurance: Assistance Insurance included for your peace of mind

As your travel agent, I would highly recommend that you read up on your destination to make the most of your trip. Here are a few guides and books that will provide you with valuable insights:1. "Lonely Planet Istanbul" – This guide offers comprehensive information on the top sights, hidden gems, and local secrets of Istanbul. It's perfect for understanding the lay of the land and planning your daily excursions.2. "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Turkey" – DK Eyewitness provides a visually rich guidebook that covers not only Istanbul but also other parts of Turkey, should you wish to explore further.3. "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk – This memoir by Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk intertwines personal history with the narrative of the city, giving you an evocative portrait of Istanbul.4. "Strolling Through Istanbul: The Classic Guide to the City" by Hilary Sumner-Boyd and John Freely – This is a detailed and enjoyable walking guide that covers historical sites, cultural spots, and the architectural treasures of Istanbul.Remember to check the latest edition of any guidebook to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. Enjoy your trip!

About the destination

Istanbul owes its historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural heritage to its perfect strategic location, straddling the Bosphorus straits which separate Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year-long history, the city (first known as Byzantium, then as Constantinople and since 1930 as Istanbul) was a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is almost exclusively Turkish, and many of its people are recent migrants from provincial Turkey, drawn by the promise of jobs and careers in this vibrant, rapidly growing city. Istanbul is no longer the nation's capital, but is Turkey's economic and cultural powerhouse - a status emphasised by its role as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the award of UNESCO World Heritage listing to many of its most important landmarks, which range from stunning Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs to the columns of Hellenistic temples and the remains of massive medieval city walls. But there's more to Istanbul than Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has contributed to a thriving arts and music scene, with a wealth of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants and designer fashion outlets.

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