3 in 1: Istanbul, Mozambique and Izmir in one trip from Germany for only €475!

Great deal! Visit Istanbul, Izmir and Mozambique in one trip from Dusseldorf for only €475 with Qatar Airways and Pegasus Airlines!

Take advantage of this offer and see the icons of Istanbul, like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Blue Mosque and many other extraordinary landmarks! Take a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise or enjoy shopping in the Grand Bazaar. Walk along the oriental streets of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet neighborhood and try some traditional Turkish food!

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Basilica Cistern

Explore the subterranean water reservoir, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia. It was built in the 6th century, on the site of a 3rd-century basilica, to store fresh water for the palace and nearby buildings. People used to get water and even catch fish from the holes in their basements. After the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453 the reservoir was used to water the plants in the gardens of Topkapi Palace. In 1963 Basilica Cistern was used for shooting scenes of the James Bond film 'From Russia with Love'.

Known as the Sunken Palace, the underground chamber has the capacity to store 100,000 tons of water. The ceiling is supported by 336 marble columns that appear to have been recycled from the ruins of older buildings. This well-preserved marvel of architecture is the largest of several hundred Byzantine cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

Photo: Sergey Dzyuba, Shutterstock

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To find out more about Istanbul go to Lonely Planet online shop >> and read Destination Fly4free: Istanbul>>

Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city is proudly liberal and deeply cultured. Garlanded around the azure-blue Bay of İzmir, it has been an important Aegean port since ancient times, when it was the Greek city of Smyrna, and its seafront kordon (promenade) is as fetching and lively as any in the world.
The city’s rich and fascinating heritage reflects the fact that it has been the home of Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Levantines and Turks over the centuries. While not as multicultural these days, it still has resident Jewish and Levantine communities and its unique and delicious cuisine attests to this.

Foreign visitors here are largely limited to business travellers and tourists en route to Ephesus. The reason for this is a mystery to us, as the city is home to compelling attractions including one of Turkey’s most fascinating bazaars, an impressive museum of history and art, and a local lifestyle as laid-back as it is welcoming.

If you are in the mood to discover Southeast Africa Mozambique is a good choice! Being usually off the beaten track for the most travelers yet it has much to offer: long sandy beaches, remote archipelagos, colonial-style architecture, amazing landscapes and exciting fauna and flora!

Start planning your trip with Lonely Planet’s travel guides

Travel dates:
November to December 2019

Routing and sample dates:
Dusseldorf – Istanbul Dec 3
Istanbul – Izmir Dec 5
Izmir – Maputo Dec 7
Maputo – Izmir Dec 16
Izmir – Dusseldorf Dec 20

How to book:
Follow the links below.

Baggage policy:
Qatar Airways: One cabin bag and one piece of checked baggage per passenger.
Pegasus: One cabin bag per passenger. (20 kg checked bag can be purchased for €8 per trip)

Sample reservation:
Dusseldorf – Istanbul >>>

Istanbul – Izmir >>>

Izmir – Maputo – Izmir >>>

Izmir – Dusseldorf >>>

Accommodation:
We advise you staying at Delagoa Bay City Inn with a good price, very good reviews and breakfasts included in the price. This hotel features rooms with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower.

Airport Transfers:
Take advantage of cheap transfers on Rideways.com>>>