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From Bologna · January 2027

Epiphany in Istanbul

Four days between mosques, palaces and markets of the city on the Bosphorus.

Istanbul's Blue Mosque and its minarets

Trip at a glance

Istanbul, between visits and leisure time

A day with local guide in Italian and a day to dedicate to what you are most curious about.

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  • 4 days / 3 nights
  • Direct flights Turkish Airlines from Bologna
  • 4 star hotel, Grand Gulsoy or similar
  • Breakfast and a lunch in the restaurant
  • Group of 10 to 28 participants

from 2 to 5 January

The day-to-day programme

2 January · Day 1

Bologna – Istanbul

Departure with direct flight, arrival reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

3 January · Day 2

Istanbul with the guide

After breakfast, visit of the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Time for Santa Sofia in autonomy, with optional ticket excluded. Visit of Topkapi, including the section Harem in the route, and lunch in the restaurant. Being Sunday, the Market of Spice replaces the Grand Bazaar. Topkapi entrance to be paid on site.

4 January · Day 3

A day in your own way

Breakfast and free day. You can explore the Basilica Cisterna, the Solimano Mosque, the Grand Bazaar or walk towards Galata and Karaköy. Optional activities and entrances not included.

5 January · Day 4

Istanbul – Bologna

Breakfast, airport transfer and return flight.

Visits and hotel can vary for operational needs, maintaining services of an equivalent level.

Turkish Airlines

Direct flights from Bologna

Outbound · 2 January 2027

Bologna 10:55 → Istanbul 15:35
TK 1322

Return · 5 January 2027

Istanbul 13:15 → Bologna 13:50
TK 1323

Local times, subject to reconfirmation. Baggage to hold: 23 kg.

The price includes

  • Fly back and forth, luggage and airport taxes.
  • Transfers between airport and hotel.
  • Three nights in double, 4 star hotel, with breakfast.
  • A day with Italian guide and a lunch.
  • Practical management, cancellation/medical/baggage and bubble insurance, as budgeted.

To be paid separately

  • Topkapi entrance: € 55 per person on site.
  • Mance guide and driver: € 5 per person for each guided day, on site.
  • Santa Sofia and other optional visits.
  • Not indicated meals, drinks, laundry and extra personal.
  • Possibly a tourist tax.

Single room on request.

Sangallo Tours

Start the year in Istanbul

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