Rest of Istanbul

Our day will start at Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922.  Dolmabahçe is the largest palace in Turkey. It has an area of 45,000 m2. The design contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis. The palace layout and décor reflect the increasing influence of European styles and standards on Ottoman culture and art during the Tanzimat period.   

After lunch our tour will continue exploring Istanbul at Ortaköy district. The Neo-Baroque style Ortaköy Mosque is a beautifully ornate structure, right on the jetty of Ortaköy, bordering the waters of the Bosphorus, and thus highly visible from the passing boats. The day will finish at Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. One of the most exciting and captivating markets in Istanbul.