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3 nights Istanbul + 7 nights Alacati

Around

£2600

p.p.
Price includes:
- accommodation
- domestic fights
- private transfers
Based on:

Minimum 2 passengers (or single supplement will apply). Single supplement will apply.

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Tour Highlights

Combine the amazing cultural Istanbul, with a trip to the ultra windy and luxurious Alacati renowned for being an amazing flat water windsurfing location.
 
For this tour, we have opted for 5* accommodation to make the week very special. However, we can adjust every aspect of the tour specific to you, just let us know.

Days 1 - 3

5* JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus

Bed and Breakfast

Your tour will begin with a meet and assist at Istanbul airport from your international (or domestic) flight, followed by a 45-minute private VIP transfer to your chosen hotel. For this tour, we suggest the stunning luxury JW Marriott (budget permitting). 

We will include a half-day city tour with a private guide on the first day (or second day, depending on your arrival time). This is a great way to discover the best of the city and decide which areas you want to explore more in the coming days.

Istanbul

Istanbul is a large and exciting city in Turkey, where Europe and Asia meet. It is full of history, culture, and beautiful views. Istanbul is a city where old and new come together. It offers a special experience for tourists who enjoy history, food, and friendly people. For tourists, it is a place with many things to see and do. One of the main sights in Istanbul is the Hagia Sophia, a great building that was once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Nearby, you can also visit the Blue Mosque, which is still used for prayer and is famous for its blue tiles. Another must-see is the Topkapi Palace, where the old sultans of the Ottoman Empire used to live. It has lovely gardens and treasures to explore.

You should also see the Grand Bazaar, one of the biggest and oldest markets in the world. It has thousands of shops selling everything from carpets to jewellery. A boat trip along the Bosphorus is a good way to see the city from the water and enjoy the views of palaces and bridges. Don’t miss the Basilica Cistern, an underground water palace with tall columns and a magical atmosphere.

The best time to visit Istanbul is in the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October). The weather is warm but not too hot, and the city is less crowded than in summer. The summer months (July and August) can be very hot, busy, and sometimes uncomfortable, especially if you don’t like big crowds. Winter is not the worst time to visit, but it can be cold and rainy, and some outdoor places may not be as enjoyable.

Days 3 - 10

5* Biblos Resort

Breakfast

After 3 nights in Istanbul, take an internal flight to Izmir, followed by a 1hr 45m transfer to Alacati. You can stop off at the ancient city of Ephesus, where you will visit the Basilica of St. John and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

We recommend the luxurious Biblos Hotel in Alacati as the very best, but there are other great properties that fit different budgets. As always, speaking to an expert here who can guide you to the best property for you is best.

Alacati

Alacati is the best Windsurfing holiday resort in the Mediterranean! Nowhere else provides such exceptional conditions, top-level equipment, easy access, high-standard hotels, and a charming local town. Alacati is not only an amazing windsurfing holiday destination, but it is also perfect for non-windsurfing partners and family.

The beautiful and historic town of Alacati (a short taxi ride from the beach resorts) has many coffee shops and open air terraces with bars and restaurants and has a lot to offer visitors. The shops and boutiques in nearby Cesme are well worth a visit with a great range of local goods and typical Turkish wares.

The main windsurf spot is in a huge protected bay with a 500 metre long and 400 metre wide shallow area of warm shimmering turquoise water. To the south, the bay gives way to the open sea. The wind is constant and reliable. It blows sideshore from the left all summer, and the flat water creates ideal conditions for everyone from beginner to expert windsurfers.

Those looking to learn to windsurf and practise their new skills will be treated to near-perfect beginner conditions in the morning. Whilst the more advanced will find Alacati perfect for improving as the wind speed picks up in the afternoon. There is a kite spot on the opposite side of the bay that has similar water and wind conditions. It can be reached by car or by boat from the local watersports centres.

The huge, warm and shallow lagoon makes Alacati is the perfect place for kids to get into windsurfing. Combined with the light morning winds it makes Alacati extremely safe and ideal for children to learn how to windsurf. With specially trained kids instructors and an excellent range of children’s equipment youngsters have a lot of fun and quickly improve.

From mid May until the end of September the infamous Meltemi wind blows from the north. The air current is softer in the morning and increases in strength steadily throughout the afternoon. In spring and autumn, the prevailing Poiras wind comes from a southerly direction blowing sideshore from the right and nice small waves break in the bay. Beginners and intermediate windsurfers, in particular, will enjoy the excellent wind conditions in Alacati

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