Istanbul
The province of Turkey's largest city, straddling the Bosphorus and rich in Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Istanbul Province spans two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus. The Historic Areas of Istanbul are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar are must-sees; the Galata Tower, İstiklal Avenue and Bosphorus cruises show off the city's modern energy. Kadıköy and Üsküdar on the Asian shore, and the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, are also well worth a visit. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. The main gateways are Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Turkey Classic First-Timer Loop – Cover the four classic highlights of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus in one seamless journey designed for…
- Istanbul First-Time Classics in – The three great Old City monuments, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar, plus a Bosphorus cruise on the last day.
- Turkey Grand Panorama Loop – From the historic battlefields of the Dardanelles to the Lycian Coast and the Anatolian heartland, experience a compreh…
- Istanbul Old City Neighborhoods and the Princes' Islands in – Stay in Galata and explore Fatih, Chora and Balat, with a day trip by ferry to the car-free Princes' Islands.
- Istanbul & Bursa: Double Ottoman Capitals – Spend two days in Istanbul, then cross the Sea of Marmara to the first Ottoman capital of Bursa and its UNESCO-listed h…
- Istanbul, Edirne and Gallipoli in – Istanbul's classic sights, plus a day in Edirne and one night at the Gallipoli battlefields, wrapping up on the Asian s…
- Istanbul Food Markets on Both Sides in – A weekend in Kadıköy on the Asian side for fish markets and street food, then ferries to the Spice Bazaar and Karaköy.
- Byzantine and Ottoman Monuments in Depth in – From the Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia to the Archaeological Museum, Zeyrek and the land walls, seeing the Old City throu…
- Aegean Cross-Border Journey: Turkey to Greece – A cross-border route from Istanbul through Ephesus and Bodrum, crossing by ferry to Kos and Rhodes, and ending in Athen…