PARTNER PROGRAMME
October 15–18, 2025 | Istanbul, Türkiye
Welcome to Istanbul - a city where continents, cultures, and centuries come together in perfect harmony.
Our Partner Program offers accompanying guests the opportunity to discover the city’s rich heritage, vibrant atmosphere, and timeless charm through a series of curated experiences. Each tour is guided by a professional English-speaking guide and includes transportation, entrance fees, and lunch at carefully selected local restaurants.
General Information
About Tours All tours will be conducted in English and include transportation by a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The group size will be limited to ensure a more personalized and comfortable experience for participants. Each tour includes the services of a professional guide, entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water. Participants are advised to wear casual, comfortable clothing suitable for walking. Note: When visiting mosques, modest attire and a headscarf are recommended.
15 October 2025, Wednesday
Guided Half Day Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace & Istiklal Avenue
09:30 – 14:30 Including Lunch
Begin your journey with a guided visit to Dolmabahçe Palace, a 19th-century architectural masterpiece that served as the final residence of the Ottoman sultans and later as the presidential palace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Marvel at its crystal chandeliers, grand staircases, and lavishly decorated halls overlooking the Bosphorus - a true symbol of imperial elegance and Western influence on Ottoman architecture. After the palace tour, continue to Ä°stiklal Avenue, Istanbul’s most famous pedestrian boulevard. Stroll past elegant 19th-century façades, historic passages, boutique shops, and cafés that capture the city’s cosmopolitan charm. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant offering authentic Turkish flavors before returning to the hotel.
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Note: Moderate walking is required; comfortable shoes are recommended.
09:30 – 14:30 Including Lunch
Start your day with a visit to the Kariye Mosque (Chora Church), one of the finest examples of Byzantine art. Dating back to the 6th century, the site is renowned for its breathtaking mosaics and frescoes from the 14th century, depicting the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary in stunning detail.
Continue to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), an explosion of colors and aromas built in the 17th century as part of the New Mosque complex. Wander through its lively corridors filled with stalls selling exotic spices, dried fruits, Turkish delights, and teas - a sensory journey through the Ottoman past.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a nearby local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Note: Modest attire and a scarf to use as a head covering are recommended when visiting mosques.
16 October 2025, Thursday
Guided Half Day Tour of The Spice Bazaar & Kariye Mosque
