5* Lufthansa flights from California to Istanbul, Turkey for $486!
Cheap flights to Turkey with Europe’s best airline!
5* Lufthansa Airlines is offering a great opportunity to fly from San Francisco, USA to Istanbul, Turkey from only $486 for a roundtrip!
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!
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.
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To find out more about Istanbul go to Lonely Planet online shop >> and read Destination Fly4free: Istanbul>>
Travel dates:
January – March, 2019
Sample dates:
Jan 15-24, Jan 29 – Feb 12, Feb 10-19, Feb 25 – Mar 17, Mar 4-14, 13-28,
Routing:
San Francisco – Istanbul – San Francisco
How to book:
Click HERE or follow the links below and adjust travel dates.
Baggage policy:
One cabin bag and one checked bag per passenger.
Sample reservations:
San Francisco – Istanbul – San Francisco>>>
Accommodation:
In Istanbul we suggest you staying at Hotel V Plus Taksim with very good reviews. Located in the Beyoglu district in Istanbul, 200 m from Istiklal Street, this property features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. All units include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include slippers and free toiletries.
Airport Transfers:
Take advantage of cheap transfers on Rideways.com>>>
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