Istanbul Holidays

Occupying a spectacular hillside location above the Bosphorus in northern Turkey, and with an instantly recognisable skyline of domes and minarets, Istanbul is truly one of the great romantic cities in the world. For over 1,500 years this city, which spans Europe and Asia, was the capital of some of the greatest empires ever seen and today is an amalgamation of a forward-looking, cosmopolitan, modern Turkey and an age-old Ottoman heritage and tradition. The ancient Hagia Sophia, once Christendom’s greatest church, is an architectural marvel, descend to the underground basilica water cistern built by Emperor Justinian or explore Topkapi Palace where for 400 years the Ottoman Empire was ruled. Another highlight is the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar where your senses will be assailed by over 4,000 shops. Every holiday and tour to Turkey that we design is one-off, memorable and special.