"Istanbul (...) is not a setting, it is a free soul. "
Elif Şafak quote
Istanbul, a city between two seas: the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea,
Between two continents: Europe and Asia,
Between two worlds: traditional and modern,
Between 2 cultures: Eastern and Western.
Take a trip back in time, visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, jewels of Ottoman Empire splendor.
Sail along the Bosphorus, discover the villages along its banks so loved by the locals, wander through the bazaars, and let the songs of the muezzins enchant you.
Straddle the Galata Bridge and be charmed by the Galata Tower district and the Péra district, with its art-deco architecture and pedestrian street that receives up to 2 million visitors a day.
Cross the Bosphorus to stroll through the trendy districts of Kadiköy and Moda.
Delight your senses with colors, smells and flavors, from markets to street food stalls. Enjoy “keyif”, the “Turkish art of living”, while sipping a coffee in front of a beautiful view or watching the fishing boats pass the tankers.
Chaotic and serene at the same time, joyful and gourmet, Istanbul will never cease to surprise and charm you.