Tick off a visit to the awe-inspiring Blue Mosque, take a boat ride across the Bosphorus River, indulge in a spot of vintage shopping and then head to a rooftop restaurant for views across the city where you'll also likely experience the call to prayer which vibrates across the city.
Settled on the border of Asia and Europe, Turkey is an archive of Islamic Middle East impact and the influence of Christian European West.
Turkey at present represents a modern and westernised culture that exists along with it’s more exotic and esoteric side hidden from the outside world.
The capital city of Istanbul is the heartbeat of the country buzzing with cafes, bustling bazaars, and aroma of spices, enchanting belly dancers, nightclubs and hammams.