{"id":99276,"date":"2016-06-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/win-holiday-istanbul-turkish-airlines\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:29","slug":"win-holiday-istanbul-turkish-airlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/win-holiday-istanbul-turkish-airlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Win A Trip For 2 To Istanbul Worth R40 000!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53703\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.12.50-AM.png\" alt=\"amazing architecture istanbul\" width=\"637\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the Euros 2016 Turkish Airlines and Travelstart bring you the competition of a lifetime. You and a partner could be jetting off to Istanbul on Turkish Airways with 7 nights accommodation at Sura Design Hotel and Suites, including breakfast daily. There are also weekly prizes of Travelstart flight vouchers for international or domestic flights. Find out more\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/europe\/flights\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>13 Reasons Istanbul deserves to be next on your bucket list:<\/h2>\n<h3>13. It&#8217;s one of the most romantic cities in the world.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53688\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.48.14-AM.png\" alt=\"romantic Istanbul\" width=\"780\" height=\"568\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFJayoUIoOp\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Think sunset strolls and romantic afternoons on the Bosphorus&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>12. If you appreciate food then Istanbul is the city for you.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53706\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.16.42-AM.png\" alt=\"food in istanbul\" width=\"618\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BF-tFubB6iF\/?taken-by=istanbulfood\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Street stalls, caf\u00e9s, restaurants of every description, your taste buds will thank you.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Meet one of Istanbul&#8217;s resident feline travel guides.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53700\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.06.55-AM.png\" alt=\"cat of Istanbul\" width=\"775\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCdfovJIoPR\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Sip the best coffee in the world in one of the cool new caf\u00e9s in Karak\u00f6y or Balat districts.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53694\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.57.17-AM.png\" alt=\"coffee shop Istanbul\" width=\"618\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BGaAZT2ooF2\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. An excuse to find your dream rug in the Grand Bazaar.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53702\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.08.51-AM.png\" alt=\"The grand bazaar\" width=\"771\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCC_JJ9IoB8\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be shy to bargain!<\/p>\n<h3>8. Istanbul is old, but it&#8217;s also bursting with young energy, street art and creativity!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53689\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.46.51-AM.png\" alt=\"Karakoy graffiti\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BE9JTCkooOK\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Istanbul is a meeting place of all faiths.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53703\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.12.50-AM.png\" alt=\"amazing architecture istanbul\" width=\"637\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCVFagFooNS\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Cathedrals mingle with mosques in this Byzantine-meets-modern melting pot of cultures.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53701\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.07.48-AM.png\" alt=\"Istanbul cathedral\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BA2Cp_8ooCk\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Where else can you visit Europe and Asia in an afternoon?<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53699\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.04.28-AM.png\" alt=\"tea in Istanbul and view\" width=\"708\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCnAgsyIoFa\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Like Venice, Istanbul has the charm of a city on water.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53696\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.58.17-AM.png\" alt=\"taking a ferry in Istanbul\" width=\"780\" height=\"548\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BE5UApBooFA\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take a cheap local ferry and sightsee for next to nothing.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Turkish hospitality is world famous and people are friendly so don&#8217;t be shy to strike up a conversation.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53705\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.15.31-AM.png\" alt=\"fisherman in Istanbul\" width=\"780\" height=\"565\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/_L5QJrooDi\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. It&#8217;s the perfect combo destination because Turkish Airlines offers a 100 percent FREE layover to all economy, business and first class customers with less than a 24 hour layover in Istanbul.<\/h3>\n<h3>That&#8217;s the best reason to book a flight we&#8217;ve ever heard. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/turkish-airlines\">Book now<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<h3>Find out more about this amazing deal <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/turkish-airlines-touristanbul\/\">here<\/a>.<\/34><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53690\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.49.14-AM.png\" alt=\"Galata tower\" width=\"780\" height=\"749\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BFMm8UPIoE_\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. It&#8217;s a city of contrasts, escape the skyscrapers and bustling bazaars for a quiet leafy park.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53692\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.49.52-AM.png\" alt=\"park in Istanbul\" width=\"749\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BGW3USxooBk\/?taken-by=istanbul\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Istanbul will surprise you.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53693\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-5.55.50-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-20 at 5.55.50 AM\" width=\"780\" height=\"777\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Courtesy of istanbul via  Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Whirling dervishes in the famous train station which used to be the last stop on the Orient Express.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a look at where the winner will be spending their time in Istanbul when they&#8217;re not out exploring beautiful Istanbul:<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53708\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-20-at-6.31.23-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-20 at 6.31.23 AM\" width=\"780\" height=\"777\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53709\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.45.48-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-19 at 5.45.48 PM\" width=\"780\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53710\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-19-at-5.46.25-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-06-19 at 5.46.25 PM\" width=\"620\" height=\"780\" \/><br \/>\nYou can enter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/europe\/flights\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the Euros 2016 Turkish Airlines and Travelstart bring you the competition of a lifetime. You and a partner could be jetting off to Istanbul on Turkish Airways with 7 nights accommodation at Sura Design Hotel and Suites, including breakfast daily. There are also weekly prizes of Travelstart flight vouchers for international or domestic flights. Find out more\u00a0here. 13 Reasons Istanbul deserves to be &#8230; <a title=\"Win A Trip For 2 To Istanbul Worth R40 000!\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/win-holiday-istanbul-turkish-airlines\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Win A Trip For 2 To Istanbul Worth R40 000!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":99285,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_destination_ratings":[],"_destination_review_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[551],"tags":[443],"class_list":["post-99276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-competition","tag-istanbul","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Win A Trip For 2 To Istanbul Worth R40 000! - Travelstart Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/win-holiday-istanbul-turkish-airlines\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Win A Trip For 2 To Istanbul Worth R40 000! - Travelstart Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To celebrate the Euros 2016 Turkish Airlines and Travelstart bring you the competition of a lifetime. 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