£139pp—Istanbul: 3 nights & flights

Visit the only city in the world that straddles two continents—Europe and Asia. Explore this former Byzantine and Ottoman capital, home to a fascinating blend of history, architecture, and culinary traditions. We found savings of 32–35% on booking the trip elsewhere. This is a Club Offer, negotiated exclusively for our Club Members.

What's included

• Return flights
• Three nights at the Ramada Encore By Wyndham Istanbul Kartal Hotel, in a Standard Double room
• Daily breakfast
• A sightseeing boat cruise on the Bosphorus

When
Fly from London Gatwick on 6, 12 October, 2026.

Depart from Manchester from £199 per person; Bristol from £219 per person; or Edinburgh from £299 per person.

Travel on select dates November–December, 2026, from £199 per person; January–March, 2027, from £229 per person; or April–May, 2027, from £279 per person.

For more information, see our partner's website.

Hotel details
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Istanbul Kartal is a 4-star hotel on Istanbul's Asian side. Daily buffet breakfast is included, and the on-site restaurant also serves lunch and dinner. The lobby bar and cafe operate 24/7 for light snacks and drinks.

The property is in the Kartal district, a hub of modern residential and commercial developments. You can use public transport or taxis to reach the Sultanahmet district on the European side. It's famous for Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.

To get there, take metro line M4 from Soğanlık station (a 5-minute taxi ride from the hotel) bound for Kadıköy. Transfer to the Marmaray rail line at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and disembark at Sirkeci station. The journey takes around one hour. Alternatively, a taxi takes roughly 40 minutes outside rush hour.

Other options
Solo travellers can book this city break from £229.

Transfers & baggage
Book return private airport transfers from £59 per person. Add checked baggage from £39 per item, return.