Istanbul
Heritage and Beauty Live in Harmony
From the maze of shops adorning the streets to the grandiose architecture dating back thousands of years, Istanbul is a haven of culture and wherever you go, reminders of its history surround you.
Get lost amongst the carpets, pottery, leather and brassware of the world's largest covered market, the Grand Bazaar. Haggle your way through its tiny passageways and end up in the Spice Bazaar, full of intriguing colours and scents. See the amazing Blue Mosque dating back to 1606. Its design includes wonderful glasswork and tiles. Visit the Topkapi Palace, which was home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years and take a tour around the mysterious harem, where wives and concubines lived.
Absorb the atmosphere of the Hippodrome, where gallant chariot racers won and lost, and see the Obelisk of Tutmosis, which was brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius in 390 AD. Follow this with an indulgent 'Hammam' - a traditional Turkish bath that prescribes to the Islamic precept of cleanliness.
Dnata Holidays will assist you with your travel arrangements to Turkey.