Türkiye
Where two continents and empires meet
Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul dazzles with imperial mosques, the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus palaces and a food scene that spans centuries and cultures.
Best time
April–May & September–November
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Language
Turkish
Country
Türkiye
Legendary basilica-turned-mosque masterpiece.
Six-minaret icon of Ottoman architecture.
One of the world's oldest covered markets.
Opulent seat of the Ottoman sultans.
4 hours
Full day
3 hours
4 nights
6 nights
