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Step inside one of the world\u2019s most alluring cities with oodles of culture, heritage and culinary appeal \u2013 and a skyline that\u2019s out-of-this-world.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Flash Pack\u2019s four-day escape to Istanbul goes big on experience, lining up the best, most classic and unique activities for full-scale immersion in this destination of dreams. <\/span>Join us as we haggle in the Grand Bazaar and marvel at some of Istanbul\u2019s most iconic buildings. Learn to cook an Ottoman Palace feast, and take a street food tour through Istanbul\u2019s Asian side. Meet the city\u2019s talented community of local artisans, including a rare chance to watch carpet-weavers at work, and a Turkish water marbling masterclass.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a holiday of sunset yachting on the Bosphorus and an indulgent hammam session. It tells the story of Roman Empires and Byzantine treasures; but also of rooftop bars, hip hotels and buzzy, design-led boutiques. Istanbul is ready: what about you? <\/span><\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":11993,"name":"Short Stays","slug":"short-stays-us","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":11993,"taxonomy":"style","description":"Looking to dip your toe into group travel? Our mini-adventures offer the full Flash Pack experience in just three to five days.","parent":0,"count":10,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":false,"seasons":["spring","summer","autumn"],"scenery":["city"],"activities":["boat_trip","cooking_class","local_culture","nightlife","tasting"],"activity_level":["relaxed"],"key_locations":"Istanbul","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Fly into Istanbul (IST or SAW)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Arrival & welcome street food tour","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"\n
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