Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods and markets, and the Bosphorus by boat on a guided cultural adventure based in the heart of the city.
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Explore Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman sultans and imperial court.
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Descend into the Basilica Cistern amid columns and legendary Medusa heads.
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Admire Hagia Sophia's immense dome and intricate Byzantine mosaics.
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Visit the Blue Mosque and stroll the historic Ancient Hippodrome.
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Wander the Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest covered market.
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Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia past medieval Ottoman castles.
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Tour Dolmabahce Palace’s waterfront grandeur, blending baroque, neoclassical and rococo styles.
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Discover fragrant spices at Misir Carsisi Spice Market.
Our base is the Erboy Hotel in the Sirkeci district, a short 10-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The hotel offers 84 modern rooms, a lobby café-bar, terrace bar, and two restaurants: the rooftop Imbat and Pasazade, serving Aegean-Mediterranean cuisine.