Istanbul

Istanbul

A massive city where the East meets West, Byzantine meets Ottoman, and bustling meets laidback, Istanbul is an absolutely endearing and chaotic metropolis that doesn’t slow down for anyone.

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Local highlights

Where to go? Things to do? We've curated the best the city has to offer you.

Dining With History

Cicek Pasaji, also known as Flower Passage, is a historic passageway on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It has the popular Sevic Restaurant, Mahzen Restaurant, and Kimene Restaurant along with many other restaurants, cafes and wine houses.

Cruise Views

Sail across the Bosphorus strait while enjoying magical views of Istanbul from a yacht and watch a traditional Turkish folk dancing show. Enjoy sights like the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

Royal Walks

Marvel at the great architectural beauty of this important monument of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Topkapi Palace was built between 1466 - 1478 and served for over 400 years as the residency and administrative headquarter of the Ottoman Sultans.

World’s First Shopping Mall

One of the oldest and largest markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar encompasses 64 streets, 4000 shops, restaurants, and banks, making it a little city. Considered to be among the very first shopping malls in the world, the walls of the bazaar are adorned with lovely detailing. It is one of the ways to experience the Turkish way of life.

Time Travelling Mosaics

Hagia Sophia was once upon a time a cathedral, then a mosque, and today it’s a museum and one of the country's biggest attractions. The moment you step inside you are surrounded by a huge collection of intricate mosaics and frescoes, which is why, it’s widely considered to be the epitome of Byzantine architecture.