Istanbul – Where East Meets West

Istanbul – Where East Meets West

Package includes:

• Three-night accommodations at the Ottoman Hotel Imperial in Istanbul
• Breakfast daily and hotel taxes
• One-day private Istanbul city tour to see the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia 
• A Bosphorus Strait and Black Sea Day Cruise from Istanbul
• A donation will be made on your behalf, and a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship will be provided in recognition of positive contributions to environmental sustainability. These sustainability efforts are made by charities vetted by the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and will include support of plastic cleanup, tree planting, saving sea turtles, marine protection, wildlife habitats, or coral reef restoration
• White glove service provided by your dedicated fulfillment concierge to book your experience package inclusions
• This package is fully transferrable, and all inclusions are for two people and may be customized to include additional nights, guests or upgrades at your own expense
• All package inclusions must be used within 24 months of date of issuance and are based on availability (select blackout dates may apply)
• Please note that all requests must be received at least 90 days prior to your desired event or travel date in order to ensure greatest availability and that all experience inclusions must be completed by the expiration date specified on your certificate

The Ottoman Hotel Imperial is surrounded by all the major historic and cultural sights in the heart of the old town, Sultanahmet, with amazing views of the impressive Hagia Sophia (St.Sophia, Aya Sofya) Museum. Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on a 2-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. You’ll also tour Topkapi Palace, where you’ll gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you’ll find everything from carpets to Turkish delight. Sail between two continents and into the Black Sea on a full-day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait from Istanbul. Gaze over the shores of Europe and Asia as you cruise along the Istanbul Bosphorus; stop to visit the city’s pretty Ortakoy neighborhood; and enjoy guided tours of the ornate Kuçuksu Palace and Rumeli Fortress. Lastly, moor at the picturesque Black Sea village of Poyrazkoy with time to swim in the sea; or explore the medieval castle of Anadolu Kava.