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.
  • Explore Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman sultans and administration.
  • Descend into the sixth-century Basilica Cistern and its Medusa heads.
  • Admire Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City.
  • Wander the Grand Bazaar’s labyrinth of thousands of shops.
  • Browse aromatic spices at the Spice Market beside Yeni Mosque.
  • Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia.
  • Visit Dolmabahce Palace on the Bosphorus waterfront.
  • Experience cafes and shops around the Galata Tower.
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.