Istanbul & Bodrum 

Get the best of both worlds with the sites, bazaars and spas of Istanbul and Bodrum, the picture-perfect peninsula with stunning stretches of beach.

This city-meets-beach break offers the best of both. The history-packed capital is brimming with must-sees. It’s a place you could easily spend days exploring, although we’d recommend at least 3 nights. It’s best seen on foot to really get a feel for its rich culture. Admire Ottoman architecture, peek inside mosques and get lost in bustling bazaars. Bodrum, with its sun-soaked sandy coastline, complements it perfectly. Relax after an action-packed few days in a land where luxe all-inclusives border golden sands and white-washed towns brim with boutiques and bars. That’s not to say there isn’t history here too. In fact, Bodrum has its fair share of ancient sites.

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Twin Destinations
Istanbul; Bodrum

Recommended itinerary

Istanbul

Continent-crossing city adventures

Whilst you can spend your days hopping from one jaw-dropping sight to the next, Istanbul has plenty more must-dos. Follow the spicy aromas to colourful bazaars, savour local flavours at street food vendors, escape the hustle and bustle with a muscle-soothing hammam and cruise along the stunning Bosphorus strait – and that’s just the start.

Bodrum

Beach days

Your second stop will be Bodrum, where the glitz and glamour of the Turkish Riviera awaits. This beautiful peninsula is home to glorious sandy stretches where fancy beach clubs, five-star resorts and local tavernas sit side by side. When you’re not relaxing beachside or admiring yacht-lined marinas, delve into Bodrum’s past with a trip to historical sites including the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.