new year in istanbul.
5 days.
Ring in the New Year in Istanbul, the city on two continents. Turkish Airlines flight from Sarajevo with 23 kg of luggage, 4 nights with breakfast and transfers, plus optional extras: the Pierre Loti viewpoint, Eyüp and Balat, a Bosphorus cruise, New Year's Eve on a boat and the Asian side of the city.
Five days in the city on two continents
route.
itinerary, day by day.
01day 1Sarajevo – Istanbul
Meet at Sarajevo airport at the agreed time. Flight to Istanbul at 08:15 (Turkish Airlines, TK1024), arriving at 12:15. After passport control, transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time. Overnight.
02day 2highlightPierre Loti, Eyüp, Balat and New Year's Eve
Breakfast. Optional trip to the Pierre Loti viewpoint, overlooking all of Istanbul, the Bosphorus and its bridges. Visit to the Eyüp district and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, one of the most beloved mosques in the Islamic world, where the city walls meet the Golden Horn. On to Balat, a bohemian quarter on the European side, full of historic buildings and charming cafés, with a short tour and a photo stop. Visit to a shopping centre. In the evening, optional New Year's Eve celebration on a boat. Happy New Year! Overnight.
03day 3Bosphorus cruise and Istiklal
Breakfast. Optional Bosphorus cruise along the strait between Europe and Asia, with views of imperial palaces, fortresses and romantic waterside spots. Then a walk around Taksim and Istiklal Street, and free time. In the evening, an optional encore of the New Year celebration on a boat. Overnight.
04day 4The Asian side: Çamlıca, Kadıköy and Üsküdar
Breakfast. Optional trip to the Asian side of the city. Visit to the Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey. Then Kadıköy, a lively district of markets, cafés and a seaside promenade. Weather permitting, Bağdat Avenue, a photo stop at the Maiden's Tower and a walk through Üsküdar. Overnight.
05day 5Istanbul – Sarajevo
Breakfast. Free time until the airport transfer at around 15:00. Flight to Sarajevo at 19:30 (TK1025), arriving at 19:20. All times are local. End of the programme.
trip highlights.
- ★Pierre Loti: the finest view of Istanbul, the Bosphorus and its bridges.
- ★Eyüp Sultan: one of the most beloved mosques in the Islamic world.
- ★Balat: a bohemian quarter of colourful houses and cafés.
- ★The Bosphorus: a cruise between Europe and Asia.
- ★The Asian side: Çamlıca Mosque, Kadıköy and the Maiden's Tower.
- ★New Year's Eve on a boat (optional).
what is included.
- ✓Return flight Sarajevo – Istanbul – Sarajevo (Turkish Airlines)
- ✓Airport taxes and 23 kg + 7 kg cabin luggage per person
- ✓Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- ✓4 nights with breakfast at a 3* hotel (4* hotel on request)
- ✓Trip organisation
- –Travel health and trip cancellation insurance (recommended)
- –Single room supplement (on request)
- –Optional excursions, including New Year's Eve on a boat
- –Entrance tickets
- –Personal expenses
frequently asked questions.
What is included?
Return flight Sarajevo – Istanbul – Sarajevo (Turkish Airlines), Airport taxes and 23 kg + 7 kg cabin luggage per person, Airport – hotel – airport transfers, 4 nights with breakfast at a 3* hotel (4* hotel on request), Trip organisation. You will receive the full list of services with your offer.
When is the departure and how much does it cost?
Dates: 30 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027. The price is from €460 per person, depending on the room type. Send an inquiry — our agent confirms availability.
How and when do I pay?
Once our agent confirms availability, we send you an offer and a pro forma invoice with the contract. You pay a 30% deposit by card via a secure Monri link, by bank transfer or in person at our office. The balance is due no later than 15 days before departure. At our office you can also pay in up to 12 interest-free instalments with UniCredit Bank cards. Payment security
Do I need a visa?
It depends on your passport. Our agent checks the visa requirements and deadlines when sending you the offer.
Can I travel with children?
Yes. The price for children depends on their age and sharing a room with their parents — our agent will send you an exact offer.
Is travel insurance included?
No, but we recommend it and can include it in your offer.
What if I have to cancel?
Cancellations must be made in writing. 10% of the price is a non-refundable deposit when the booking is confirmed. Up to 45 days before departure there are no other costs, from 44 to 30 days we retain 20%, from 29 to 15 days 50%, and less than 14 days before departure 100% of the price. For trips with flights, the scale in section 13 c) of the terms applies. General terms of travel
