Turkey

Festive Istanbul Escape: Christmas & New Year Package

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PRICE

AS FROM: Rs 75,865

per person sharing double room

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DURATION

9 Days / 8 Nights

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VALIDITY

Fixed Departure: 23rd December 2026 - 02nd January 2027 | Booking Deadline: 30th October 2026

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A Magical Holiday in Istanbul

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Istanbul with a festive escape blending culture, history, and vibrant city life. Wander through illuminated streets, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the unique charm of a city straddling two continents. Enjoy seasonal ambiance, local cuisine, and memorable moments along the Bosphorus. This holiday package offers the perfect balance of guided experiences and free time to fully embrace Istanbul’s festive spirit. Book now with BlueSky Mauritius.

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LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English | Turkish

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CURRENCY USED

Turkish Lira

ITINERARY

Day 1

(23 Dec 2026): Depart Mauritius on Turkish Airlines flight TK 177 at 21:25, arriving in Istanbul on 24 Dec at 06:10. Meet your English-speaking guide, transfer to the Grand Hilarium Hotel for early check-in, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before overnight stay.

Day 2

(24 Dec 2026): Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day free for personal activities or optional tours, followed by overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

(25 Dec 2026): After breakfast, head out for a guided full-day Old City tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Ancient Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Galata Tower. Two lunches at local restaurants are included before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4

(26 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 5

(27 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 6

(28 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 7

(29 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 8

(30 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 9

(31 Dec 2026): Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day at leisure to enjoy Istanbul before overnight stay.

Day 10

(1 Jan 2027): Breakfast at the hotel, late check-out included so you can relax until transfer time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11

(2 Jan 2027): Breakfast at the hotel, private transfer to Istanbul Airport, and departure on Turkish Airlines flight TK 160 at 02:00, arriving back in Mauritius at 12:30. End of services

A Sneak Peek

OUR SELECTION OF HOTELS

Map

Itinerary

Day 1

(23 Dec 2026): Depart Mauritius on Turkish Airlines flight TK 177 at 21:25, arriving in Istanbul on 24 Dec at 06:10. Meet your English-speaking guide, transfer to the Grand Hilarium Hotel for early check-in, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before overnight stay.

Day 2

(24 Dec 2026): Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day free for personal activities or optional tours, followed by overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

(25 Dec 2026): After breakfast, head out for a guided full-day Old City tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Ancient Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Galata Tower. Two lunches at local restaurants are included before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4

(26 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 5

(27 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 6

(28 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 7

(29 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 8

(30 Dec 2026): Breakfast daily with plenty of leisure time for personal activities or optional tours, and overnight stays at the hotel.

Day 9

(31 Dec 2026): Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day at leisure to enjoy Istanbul before overnight stay.

Day 10

(1 Jan 2027): Breakfast at the hotel, late check-out included so you can relax until transfer time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11

(2 Jan 2027): Breakfast at the hotel, private transfer to Istanbul Airport, and departure on Turkish Airlines flight TK 160 at 02:00, arriving back in Mauritius at 12:30. End of services

Our Selection of Hotels

What is Included

Economy class air tickets with Turkish Airlines
Airport transfers in Istanbul
Visa for Istanbul
8 nights at Grand Hilarium Hotel (4star) with bed & breakfast
Early check-in on 23 Dec & late check-out on 1 Jan
Full-day Istanbul Old City Tour with lunch
Two lunches at local restaurants during the tour
Private midibus (27 seats) for transfers & tours
Private English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites & museums

What’s not Included

• Travel and medical insurance (available at an additional cost).
• Optional tours and activities, subject to availability.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, including lunch, dinner, and beverages.
• Camera, video, or photography fees at monuments or sites.
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
• Porterage.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, and other items of a personal nature.
• Any additional costs arising from changes to the itinerary or extended stays due to flight cancellations, adverse weather, health issues, roadblocks, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions or itinerary.

Terms and Conditions

Rates are “As From” in Mauritian Rupees per person sharing double/triple room based on
a minimum group size of 16 persons
In the event that we do not obtain the required number of passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the group & Tour might operate on individual basis at a higher rate.

Rates are subject to modifications based on availability & due to fluctuation in rate of exchange at time of firm booking & payment.

Credit Facilities – Available for up to 48 months with Rogers Capital

Occupancy Type	Total Rate (Rs)	Monthly Payment (Rs) (from)
Per person sharing a double room	75,865	2,292
Per person in a single room	96,500	2,915
Per child sharing parents’ room	65,655	1,983
Per adult sharing triple room	75,865	2,292

Economy class air tickets with Turkish Airlines
Airport transfers in Istanbul
Visa for Istanbul
8 nights at Grand Hilarium Hotel (4star) with bed & breakfast
Early check-in on 23 Dec & late check-out on 1 Jan
Full-day Istanbul Old City Tour with lunch
Two lunches at local restaurants during the tour
Private midibus (27 seats) for transfers & tours
Private English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites & museums

• Travel and medical insurance (available at an additional cost).
• Optional tours and activities, subject to availability.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, including lunch, dinner, and beverages.
• Camera, video, or photography fees at monuments or sites.
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
• Porterage.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, and other items of a personal nature.
• Any additional costs arising from changes to the itinerary or extended stays due to flight cancellations, adverse weather, health issues, roadblocks, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions or itinerary.

Rates are “As From” in Mauritian Rupees per person sharing double/triple room based on
a minimum group size of 16 persons
In the event that we do not obtain the required number of passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the group & Tour might operate on individual basis at a higher rate.

Rates are subject to modifications based on availability & due to fluctuation in rate of exchange at time of firm booking & payment.

Credit Facilities – Available for up to 48 months with Rogers Capital

Occupancy Type	Total Rate (Rs)	Monthly Payment (Rs) (from)
Per person sharing a double room	75,865	2,292
Per person in a single room	96,500	2,915
Per child sharing parents’ room	65,655	1,983
Per adult sharing triple room	75,865	2,292