
31 Jan Istanbul – the midst of Eurasia
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey where the two continents, Europe and Asia, straddle across the Bosphorus Strait. It is famous for its rich history, culture, stunning scenery, and magnificent structural mosques. The currency in Istanbul is the Turkish Lira (TL)
Taksim Square
Taksim Republic Monument is a commemorative sculpture to honour the foundation of the Turkish Republic in 1923 located in the heart of Istanbul. Celebrations, protests, official ceremonies, and many other activities take place here. The famous Istiklal Avenue is located here too, where many shops, restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, bars, theatres, cinemas, and bazaars line the Avenue.

Grand Bazaar
The Istanbul Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. It is full of colour, trinkets, jewellery, carpets and textiles. To experience authentic cuisine, you must try the abundance of Turkish delicacies and Turkish coffees! And don’t forget to visit the crowded farmer’s markets, an excellent opportunity to perfect your haggling skills!

Night cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
An evening dinner cruise on the Bosphorus Strait cruising along this waterway leads to the Black Sea. A great way to enjoy great authentic Turkish food, drinks, and a live show. We were invited to get up and dance with the locals and learn their traditional dance; it was so much fun!

On board the ‘Orient Bosphorus” dinner & dance cruise boat