Where two continents meet...

Istanbul has been a magnet for travellers for centuries. The black sea and the Sea of Marmara shoulder the city and are linked by the Bosphorous Straits , one of the busiest and romantic waterways in the world.
fantastic bargains to anyone prepared to enjoy a glass of Turkish whilst haggling with some of the worlds best salespeople.
Sightseeing in Istanbul is an absolute delight . Take a ferry across the Bosphorous and you will experience one of the real wonders of the world. Visit the elegant Blue Mosque with its six minarets , its domes and its thousands of beautiful ceramic tiles , all hand-placed by skilled craftsmen . Then There is the Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century , which is now museum housing thousends of priceless treasures. Visitors can explore the Palace which has stunning views of the Bosphorous.
Istanbul is unique. In no other city in the world do you hear the same exciting and mysterious sounds, do you see magnificent sights and breathe in the same intoxicating atmosphere of Asia meeting Europe.

Eating out is an experience not to be missed. There is a wide variety of local bars and restaurants and , along the banks of Bosphorous, there is an array of value for money eating places , all with tempting aromas and great atmosphere. Try a selection of meze a dozen or so dishes of local specialities which you and you table companions pick at instead of having set main courses. It is a great way to enjoy food. And always washed down with raki the Turkish traditional drink.