The best way to get to know Istanbul is… to eat it. This city break pairs the must-see sights with the tastiest things the city has to offer: simit for breakfast, balık ekmek by the Golden Horn, meze and rakı at a meyhane, plus strong Turkish coffee and baklava straight from the oven.
You'll tour Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern with a guide, then dive into the scents of the Spice Bazaar. A ferry takes you to the Asian shore, where a local food guide leads a tasting walk through Kadıköy, followed by a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus.
You'll stay in a boutique hotel in Karaköy — a trendy district full of cafés, galleries and small restaurants, a few minutes' walk from Galata Tower.
Transfer to your hotel in Karaköy. Evening walk to Galata Tower and along İstiklal Avenue, followed by a welcome dinner at a meyhane.
Ferry to the Asian shore and a tasting walk through Kadıköy market: meze, kokoreç, Turkish delight and coffee. Sunset Bosphorus cruise in the evening.
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern with a guide, then lunch at a traditional lokanta. Spice Bazaar and balık ekmek by the Golden Horn in the afternoon.
Morning stroll among the colourful houses of Balat and Fener, then transfer to the airport.
Hotels may be replaced with properties of the same or a higher standard.
| Dates | Availability | Price per person | Single room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar – 21 Mar 2027 | Available | PLN 1,990 | +PLN 590 | Book |
| 22 Apr – 25 Apr 2027 | Guaranteed departure | PLN 2,290 | +PLN 650 | Book |
| 20 May – 23 May 2027 | Last seats | PLN 2,390 | +PLN 690 | Book |
| 23 Sept – 26 Sept 2027 | Available | PLN 2,390 | +PLN 690 | Book |
| 21 Oct – 24 Oct 2027 | Available | PLN 2,190 | +PLN 650 | Book |
“The Kadıköy food walk was an absolute hit — after three hours we couldn't manage dinner! The hotel in Karaköy is perfectly located; we could walk everywhere or hop on a ferry.”
“I live in Warsaw and chose this trip to show Istanbul to my Polish friends — they all loved it. The meyhane evening was great fun. The only downside was that the hotel rooms were on the small side.”
Yes — Turkish cuisine has plenty of meat-free dishes, and the food guide will adapt the tastings to your diet. Just let us know when you book.
Yes — the Spice Bazaar is part of the programme and your evenings are free. Your tour leader will tell you where to buy good tea, spices and ceramics without overpaying.
