Experience a week of romance and adventure in Istanbul with unique attractions and local cuisine.

İstanbul

Arrive in Istanbul and explore the Sultanahmet area.

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.

Bustling city thoroughfare known for its boutiques, galleries, theaters & numerous eateries.

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

Big aquarium complex with around 1,700 species in many large tanks, plus a gift shop & eateries.