Istanbul: bridging cultures & continents
Our Turkey Holidays
Turkey gulet cruise
Cruise remote islands and bays on a luxury gulet.
Cappadocia walking holiday in Turkey
Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Turkey small group tour
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10 day tour
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
Small group tour of Turkey
The perfect introduction to cosmopolitan and memorial Turkey
Family sailing holiday in Turkey
Explore southern Turkey, Dalyan to Delikada Island
Turkey history tour
Some of western civilization's most impressive historical sites
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
Lycian Way hiking holiday in Turkey
Self guided walking holiday in the heart of ancient Lycia.
Turkey adventure holiday, Sports & Sundowners
Designed with the ultimate rest/play balance in mind.
Turkey small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Turkey.
Active holiday in Turkey
Forge a path through unexplored terrain into the historical heart of Turkey
Walking the Turquoise coast holiday in Turkey
An alluring combination of beautiful scenery and ancient sites
Turkey small group family tour
Explore Turkey's delights on this fantastic family adventure
Beach holiday in Cirali, Turkey
Boutique beach bungalows with lots of rustic charm
Family holiday for teenagers to Turkey
A fun week in Turkey for teenagers
The Carian Trail walking holiday in Turkey
Self guided walking holiday along the Aegean Coast in Turkey
Cirali beach self catering wooden chalets, Turkey
Self catering beach chalets near the beautiful Cirali Beach
Walking Turkey’s Turquoise Coast holiday
Walk the turquoise coast exploring the forests, hills & coastline
Eastern Turkey tour, small group
Discover Turkey's most well-hidden secrets
Cirali beach accommodation, Turkey
Luxurious beach bungalows on Cirali's stunning beach front
Family activity holidays in Turkey
Activities, adventure & stunning coastal views
Villa holiday in Kas, Turkey
Stunning seafront villa on the beautiful Kas peninsula.
Archaeology tour of Eastern Turkey
Discover the incredible history of Eastern Turkey
Family Lycian activity holiday in Turkey
High adventure under the Mediterranean sun
Uzbekistan to Turkey overland tour
Overland through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia & Turkey
The Great Silk Road Adventure via the Caucasus holiday
Our classic Silk Road Adventure via the Caucasus 48 day tour
KEY SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES IN ISTANBUL
Hagia Sophia
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Istanbul’s most striking building was the grand project of young Sultan Ahmet I (1603-17), who was hoping to outshine the builders of Hagia Sophia. The result? A beautifully curvaceous exterior topped with domes and six skinny minarets. On the inside, 20,000 blue handcrafted Iznik tiles give the building its unofficial name, and at its heart is an expansive courtyard with 260 windows and a massive central prayer space. The mosque is closed to non worshippers during the six daily prayer times and only worshippers are admitted through the main door.Hippodrome
The sport of choice amongst the Byzantines? Chariot racing. And there was nowhere better to witness this adrenalin fuelled spectacle than the Hippodrome: a rectangular arena set next to Sultanahmet Park and decorated with obelisks and statues, some of which are still there today. It was also the go to space for court ceremonies, coronations and parades and, as a result, witnessed numerous political dramas over the years. Today it’s less a place for politicking and more a space for meetups and afternoon strolls.Topkapi Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Overlooking the Bosphorus from the European side, this grand neoclassical palace was built between 1843 and 1856 and was home to the last six sultans of the Ottoman Empire. It may feel more European than Turkish but that doesn’t stop the crowd swooping in to gawp at the ornate suites and apartments.Our top Turkey Holiday
Turkey gulet cruise
Cruise remote islands and bays on a luxury gulet.
2021: 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Gastronomic delights
How to get to Istanbul
Once in Istanbul, there’s a wide range of public transport available including buses, a metro, funiculars, dolmu? (shared minibuses) and historic trams, not to mention ferry services across the Bosphorus.