This fabulous city has always attracted visitors from all over Europe and beyond. Istanbul, historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Istanbul has many unique features. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic.
Once was capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul still remains the commercial, historical and cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here. The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985…
We can organise any group tour on a private itinerary, with the standard of accommodation you prefer, or our expert team of tailor-made planners can arrange a holiday, bespoke to your requirements. You can select your preferred style of accommodation and visit only the destinations and sites that you particularly want to see. If you wish to visit destinations we have not featured on the website, this can also be arranged.