The palace is the former palace of the Sultans and overlooks the Bosporus. View the world’s finest treasures – an extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelain, art, artifacts, jewels and the Topkapi Diamond, all gifts to the empire. Get a sense of the sultan’s lifestyle at the Harem, and the home and primary quarters of the Sultan.
The Blue Mosque gets its name from the blue tiles surrounding the walls of the interiors. Built in the 1600’s during the rule of Sultan Ahmet I it comprises of his tomb, a madrasa and a hospice.
It is a popular tourist attraction . Headscarves are mandatory.
They say the Grand Bazaar gets over 250,000 visitors daily and thats on a bad day. It is the biggest shopping area in Turkey ! Here you can buy anything and everything Turkish! – rugs, kilns, Turkish lanterns, lamps, scarves, foodstuff, et al – all under one roof. Pack lightly to keep space for your shopping ! – Trust us this is a shopping haven!
Sail past the Bridge during the Bosporus Cruise and prepare to be awed by its size; This bridge is the most important part of Turkey and links Europe to Asia !
View Istanbul’s sights, the old city and its monuments while cruising along the mighty Bosporus Strait with live commentary giving you an insight into this magnificent and vibrant city.
Enjoy the aroma of a thousand spices wafting through the air, while you soak the atmosphere in this Bazaar with a Buzz ! There are plenty of cafes around the Bazaar making it such a fun place to hang out, shop and eat. The bazaar was designed by the court architect Koca Kasim Aga.
Gaze at the beauty and wonder of one of the most mystical buildings in Istanbul, with Byzantium and Ottoman influences. At Hagia Sophia you get to see the perfect synthesis of these civilizations.
Turkish food anyone? Prepare succulent kebabs, delicious mezzes and exotically spiced Ottoman’s dishes. We visit an Ottoman kitchen to learn the real flavors of Turkish cuisine in a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere. You get to eat what you’ve cooked, a mouthwatering afternoon of food, food and more food.
Going to Turkey without a day in the Belly dancing studio? Not a chance! We have organized a fun class to learn the art of belly dancing. In this session, our belly dancing teacher will show us how to get our rhythm going one step and one sway at a time.
We invite you to understand the art of Turkish tiles and ceramics, the history of Islamic art and its roots. The Turkish Ceramic arts can be traced as far back as the 8th and 9th centuries. Its subsequent development was influenced by Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, and Iranian Seljuk art.
This trip needs a minimum of two women travelling together to take place.
Do you need a visa?