Group departure · Turkey
Istanbul’s history.
Bursa’s old streets.
Four days with the group exploring Istanbul’s landmarks, markets and Bosphorus shoreline, plus a day trip to Bursa with ferry and coach travel and lunch included.
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Fixed group departure
- Flights excluded
Fixed group departure · UK based trip support
Your route
- Istanbul
- Sultanahmet
- Bursa
- Haliç
Istanbul Escape at a glance
Updated · Dates and prices may change
- 4 days and 3 nights, flights not included.
Duration
4 days
- Every departure follows the same planned itinerary. Dates are reconfirmed before booking.
Next departure
9 October
- Each departure takes up to 18 travellers.
Group size
Max 18
- What the price covers is listed under What’s included below. The price is confirmed in writing before you book.
Per person
From £299
The route
- Istanbul
- Taksim
- Sultanahmet
- Bursa
- Ortaköy
- Haliç
Fixed group departure · Flights not included
Departure dates
Pick your date.
We’ll handle the rest.
Each Istanbul Escape departure follows the planned group itinerary. Final dates, price and availability are confirmed before booking.
- Next departureReturns Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 4 days
18 places available
From£299pp
Ask about this date - Returns Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 4 days
18 places available
From£299pp
Ask about this date - Returns Mon 7 Dec 2026 · 4 days
18 places available
From£299pp
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Day by day
4 days.
One shared journey.
A planned route with the group, and time to enjoy the places along the way.
Day 01
Welcome to Istanbul
Meet your airport transfer, check in and explore Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. See Galata Tower from outside, with time to try San Sebastian cheesecake at your own expense.
Day 02
Istanbul’s old city and bazaars
Visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque area, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar on the planned city tour. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace entry tickets cost extra. Add an optional Bosphorus cruise if you wish.
Day 03
A day in Bursa
Travel by ferry and coach for a day in Bursa. Visit the Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Grand Mosque and Koza Han silk market. Lunch is included. The Uludağ mountain cable car is an optional extra before returning to Istanbul.
Day 04
The Bosphorus shoreline and departure
Visit Ortaköy Mosque and its market, take the planned ferry ride and see Haliç Bridge. An optional photoshoot can be arranged. Finish with your airport transfer.
Itineraries can change with weather and local conditions. The team will keep the group informed. Ask about this trip
Trip highlights
The moments
worth travelling for.
- 01
Istanbul’s old city
Mosques, palace grounds and centuries of history; paid entry costs extra.
- 02
The city’s bazaars
Time at the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar.
- 03
Bursa by ferry and coach
Mosques, silk market streets and an included lunch.
- 04
The Bosphorus shoreline
Ortaköy and waterfront views before departure.
What’s included
One price.
Clear inclusions.
Here’s what the package covers, and what you’ll pay for separately.
Included
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation
- Breakfast
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Guided city tours
- Ferry and coach transfers as listed
- Bursa day trip
- Lunch on the Bursa tour
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners except the included Bursa lunch
- Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower entry tickets
- Optional Bosphorus cruise
- Optional Uludağ mountain cable car
- Personal expenses and additional services
- Tips for driver and guide
Optional experiences
Not included in the package price. Add any of these at an extra cost.
- Bosphorus cruisePrice on request
- Uludağ mountain cable carPrice on request
- PhotoshootPrice on request
Prices are the supplier’s indicative figures and are reconfirmed before booking. Optional activities depend on availability, local conditions and supplier requirements.
Before you book
The details,
in writing.
What this trip includes, what it costs to secure and what happens if you cancel. Anything not shown yet is confirmed in your written quote before you pay.
- Trip type
- Fixed group departure
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Hotel standard
- Confirmed in your written quote
- Meeting point
- Confirmed in your written quote
- Departure airport
- Flights not included; meeting and transfer arrangements confirmed in writing
- Baggage
- Confirm with your airline where flights are booked separately
- Deposit
- Confirmed in your written quote
- Single supplement
- Confirmed in your written quote
- Balance due
- See the applicable booking terms supplied before payment
- Visa guidance
- Included: we check what your passport needs and when to apply
- Visa application support
- Optional, paid separately
- Government visa fees
- Not included, nor are visa centre charges
If you cancel
| When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 56 days before departure | Loss of deposit |
| 56 to 29 days | 50% of the total holiday price |
| 28 to 15 days | 75% of the total holiday price |
| 14 days or less | 100% of the total holiday price |
Good to know
Before you
travel.
- PaceCity walking, market visits and a day trip by ferry and coach.
- What to wearBring comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for mosque visits.
- Attraction hoursAttraction schedules may affect the order of visits.
- Itinerary changesThe itinerary may change because of weather, traffic, attraction schedules or local operating conditions.
- On the dayCarry the travel documents required for your journey and arrive at meeting points 10 minutes early.
Visa guidance included · support optional
Visa & travel documents
We’ll check which travel documents apply to your journey and explain when to arrange them. Application support and government fees are confirmed separately before booking.
- Requirement checkWe confirm which travel documents your passport needs for this trip.
- TimingWe explain when to arrange them, so they’re in hand before you travel.
- Application supportIf you need a visa, our team can help with the application as an optional paid service.
Visa decisions are made by the authorities, not by Flyinbird. Guidance is included in the holiday price; full application support is optional, and government visa fees and visa centre charges are not included.
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Istanbul Escape
frequently asked questions.
Still have a question? Our team can talk through your trip and your circumstances.
Speak to an expertHagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower entry tickets are excluded. Galata Tower is planned as an outside visit.
Yes. Ferry and coach travel and lunch on the Bursa tour are listed as included.
No. It is an optional extra.
Choose a departure and contact our UK travel team. We’ll confirm the price, availability, inclusions and payment details in writing before you book.
Speak to the team about joining the group as a solo traveller. Room sharing options and any single supplement are confirmed before booking.
No. This package excludes flights. Confirm the meeting point, transfer arrangements and tour timings with us before booking your airfare.
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