Istanbul Turkey

Turkey is a country of amazing architecture. Among the ancient cities, rural ruins and breathtaking mosques you can discover the historic palaces of the Sultans during your Turkey holidays. As well as the palaces and historical sites, there are the hotel palaces that will make your holidays in Turkey luxurious and comfortable. Ishak Pasha Palace In the east of Turkey, in the Agri province, is the Ishak Pasha Palace situated in a breath-taking elevated position. The palace is a popular destination for excursions on holidays in Turkey. Its high vantage point provides amazing views of the surrounding scenery around, with a commanding view of ... Read Full Story

There’s a fantastic culture and thousands of years of history to experience in Istanbul, making Turkey a hidden gem that many travelers overlook. The city offers a mix of architecture including modern buildings, mosques, castles and domes. One of the most photographed places in Istanbul is the Blue Mosque, and no visit is complete without going to the Grand Bazaar. Here’s a wonderful account from a valued client, of his time in Istanbul before he and his wife began their voyage onboard the Oceania Nautica . (Thanks for sharing!) “After a lovely Turkish dinner on the rooftop of our hotel, with a view of ... Read Full Story

[City],[Country] : Istanbul, Turkey [Website] : Turkey Tourism Istanbul has been a top choice for shoppers for more than 1,500 years, famed as the trading point connecting the Silk Road from China with Europe. Visitors tend to flock to the famous Grand Bazaar in Beyazit, with what's left of its Ottoman atmosphere and cool covered streets. This is a good place for an overview of goods and prices, however better bargains can often be found in the smaller shopping areas of Sultanahmet and Beyazit Likewise, the famous Spice Bazaar in Eminönü is a must see, if only for the mountains of Turkish delight and ... Read Full Story

Istanbul is such a diverse city that it’s almost impossible to split it up into definable districts. The only real distinctions that can be made between districts is that between the European Asian sides, which are separated by the Bosphorus and the peninsula lying between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. Stretching from the Black Sea, along the Bosphorus to the Sea of Marmara on the edges of two continents, Istanbul has become a city of unlimited scope. According to legend, the city was founded by Byzas the Megarian in 667 BC. But before forming this settlement, Byzas visited the Oracle of ... Read Full Story

Exotic grandeur by the Bosphorus Click on photo for more information & booking. The Ciragon Palace occupies a spot where the ghosts of numerous palaces hover, hosting Ottoman sultans and foreign dignitaries for several centuries. The current incarnation was rebuilt in 1910 and was transformed into a stunning hotel in 1991. A new renovation has just been completed, adding a new building that retains the 19th-century flavor of the palace as well as updating all accommodations to the luxurious comforts and technological amenities demanded by today’s upscale traveler. Although the hotel’s location in the center of Istanbul, there is still a relaxing resort atmosphere. ... Read Full Story