The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices, and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like.

One of the best ways to get a feel for Istanbul is to take a cruise on the legendary Bosphorus. Aboard your ferry for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. From your cruise boat, you can view the dramatic sights lining the Bosphorus' wooded shores: mosques, a bridge that for a time was the world's longest, the massive Rumelihisar fortress, the 19th century mansions of the Ottoman elite and the Sultan's fanciful gingerbread palaces and hunting lodges.

There is no better way to escape the bustle of Istanbul for a day than with a visit to the idyllic Princes’ Islands. Enjoy cool breezes and charming sights along the way to Büyükada, the largest Island in the chain. Famous for their mild climates, lush vegetation, and ornate Ottoman Houses. Tour the island and discover its beautiful scenery studded with elegant mansions draped with purple bougainvillea, reminiscent of a more leisured and graceful era. You will enjoy the lunch at the best of one of the many excellent fresh fish restaurants that line the waterfront, gazing across the Asian shore of Istanbul, so close - though it feels worlds away.

Deep cleanse your body and mind with a 2-hour traditional Turkish bath experience. As authentic as cultural experience gets, a Turkish bath experience remains much the same now as it was during the Ottoman era. Relax on a marble slab in a steamy bath chamber, have a vigorous and exfoliating scrub to strip away dead skin cells, and then relax in a cooler room.

Situated at the most famous street of Old City, Soğukçeşme Street, The Sarnıç, a historical Roman cistern fine-dining restaurant dated back to as early as Hagia Sofia. The restaurant offers Byzantine to Ottoman cuisines; while offering a wide range of traditional menus ranging from Turkish to Middle Eastern cuisine; at the same time, it also brings together the most distinguished flavors from nouvelle cuisine with creative and innovative approaches. The restaurant is adorned with romantic and mysterious lights which provides an enchanting night for diners. You will certainly be mesmerized by other activities with the unique concept of “a new generation fine dining experience”