A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Istanbul is the city that spans two continents, split by the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. It gets Triptakeo's top score for culture and 9 out of 10 for food, making it one of the world's great city breaks for history and eating well.
The best time to visit Istanbul is April to May or September to October, with mild weather for walking. April brings tulips to the city's parks, and summer is hot and busy.
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace sit close together in the old city. Browse the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, then take a public ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asian side. Kadiköy and Karaköy are good areas for food, from simit and meze to fresh fish.
Istanbul suits culture lovers, food lovers and couples.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney