8-Day Istanbul Adventure – Explore Ancient & Modern Wonders

Total price From €1,210

Created: Tuesday 11 November 2025 - Departure: Monday 24 November 2025

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Shopping Adventure Cities Hotel only Activities Active Holidays Turkey Better Holidays

Your Istanbul Holiday: 7 Nights for 3 Adults

Accommodation: 7 nights at Ramada Encore by Wyndham Istanbul Kartal
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Travel Themes: Shopping, Adventure, City Breaks, Hotel Only, Activities, Holidays & Experiences, Turkey, Best Holidays
Travel Party: 3 adults, no children

As your travel consultant, I'd recommend exploring Istanbul and Turkey through a few excellent guides and books. For a deep dive into the city's rich history and vibrant culture, "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk is a must-read. Lonely Planet's "Turkey" guidebook is perfect for practical tips, city walks, and hidden gems. For food lovers, "Istanbul & Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey" by Robyn Eckhardt offers an inspiring look at local flavours. These resources will help you appreciate the fascinating blend of tradition and modernity you'll encounter on your holiday. Safe travels and enjoy every moment!

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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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Istanbul Kartal 8 Very good

Istanbul - to 15.4 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTCumhuriyet Mah. Kartal Cad., No: 53 Yakacik Kartal, Istanbul 34876

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Located in Istanbul (Kartal), Ramada Encore by Wyndham Istanbul Kartal is within a 15-minute drive of Watergarden Istanbul and Viaport Outlet Shopping. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Bağdat Avenue and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Yeditepe University.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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