Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Istanbul - 4 day inclusive itinerary package from only £545pp*

Travelling in March 2013

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Daytime flight. Meet your tour guide & transfer to accommodation. Evening meal Day 2 St Sophia & the Topkapi Palace Hippodrome, Blue Mosque &  the Grand Bazaar Evening meal Day 3 Kariye Mosaic Museum & Sephardi Synagogue Bosphorous Cruise & shopping Evening meal Day 4 Free time. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK Morning Afternoon Evening Extra Day Price on request Dolmabahçe Palace or Suleimanye Mosque Inter-continental cruise to Asian side of Istanbul Greek Orthodox church or spice bazaar Evening meal

Price includes: Return flights, all taxes & charges included Airport transfers to & from accommodation Coach transportation for the visits shown 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at a 3* hotel 3 restaurant meals Visits shown Services of an English-speaking Guide Extensive group travel insurance Generous free place ratio of 1 in 10

*Price shown based on 35 paying passengers departing on March 2013 from a London airport & is subject to availablility. Flight supplements may apply. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular visits in Istanbul for Religious Studies school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Istanbul for Religious Studies groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

St Sofia

Once the greatest church in Christendom, this stunning building was built by the Byzantine Empire to impress the world. The religious focal point of the Eastern Orthodox church for nearly 1000 years, the church is now a museum containing a large collection of holy relics and many priceless icons.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

The six minarets and cascading domes dominate the skyline of the Hippodrome. The national mosque of Turkey, it was built between 1609 and 1616 and comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice.

Kariye Museum

Originally built in the 4th century, the former church of St Saviour in Chora is now one of the world’s greatest monuments to Byzantine art.

The Neve Shalom Synagogue

Built in 1951 and the scene of a tragic terrorist attack in 1986, it is the largest synagogue in Istanbul where most of the religious ceremonies are held. Open to the public for morning visits during weekdays.

Topkapi Palace Museum

Your group can explore the three museums, housing a magnificent collection of archaeological discoveries from the region and historic artefacts from ancient Middle Eastern civilisations.

Grand Covered Bazaar

Students can explore the labyrinth of over 4000 shops and haggle for goods including jewellery, ceramics and leather. The bazaar has been a trading centre for over 500 years and gives an insight into life in Istanbul.

Boat Tour along Bosphorous Waterway

Take a cruise down the narrow strait of water that separates the European side of Istanbul from the Asian side. Students can compare the differences in architecture on both sides and view the mosques, churches and synagogues on the Asian banks of the Strait.

Spice Bazaar

As soon as your group enters the building, they will be hit by the mingled aromas of ginger, pepper, cinnamon and many other spices. Students can explore the 88 shops, many selling spices, herbs, dried fruit, teas, Turkish delight and souvenirs.

More Visits and activities:

Turkish Folk Dance Show

A unique opportunity for students to experience the history and traditions of Turkish singing and dancing.

Whirling Dervishes Performances

Whirling Dervishes are members of a very special sect of Islam who believe that dancing by turning around will integrate themselves with the holy guide whilst mystical music is played by the traditional dram and flote. Performances, in traditional dress, will give students an insight into this ancient tradition which originated in central Turkey.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Green Anka Hotel

A good standard property which is the equivalent of other superior 3* hotels in the city. Recently renovated, it offers a good standard of accommodation and has plenty of on site facilities to ensure your stay there is a comfortable one. The staff are very helpful.

Green Anka Hotel

A good standard hotel which will be suitable for adult groups, as well as students. The hotel offers a good location with easy access to the main sights of the city.

Address Millet Caddesi Findikzade Sok.No:4 FINDIKZADE View map of location	Local Rating 3* equivalent
	Capacity 48 rooms (approx 110 beds) spread over 6 floors

Location Information

In the Findikzade area of the Old Town part of the city and only a few tram stops (10 minutes) from Sultanahmet which contains the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. This is mainly a shopping district with some restaurants and shops nearby. Nearest tram stop: Findikzade.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour Reception
• Lobby
• Lift
• Safety deposit boxes
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Conference room
• Meeting room
• Rooftop terrace
• Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled clients.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En suite facilities
• Telephone
• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Towels

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En suite facilities
• Telephone
• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Towels

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