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7 days
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January - December
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Turkish Delights

Istanbul's rich history has created one of the most multicultural and diverse cities in the world.

Istanbul

Visit Istanbul

A stay in Istanbul can be the ideal choice if you are looking for a getaway in a cosmopolitan city, full of history and culture.

Greek, Persian, Roman, Venetian and Ottoman influences along with the location of Istanbul were essential in the development of the Silk Road from China to Europe. They all led to a rich culture and, along with it, to a varied and delicious cuisine.

Turkish cuisine is one of the most appetizing and rich cuisines in the world, the specifics of each region varying according to its past. Istanbul, Bursa and Izmir gained influences from the Ottoman Empire, the regions of the Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean seas make full use of vegetables, fish and fresh herbs, while olive oil is used almost everywhere. The Black Sea region has Balkan and Slavic influences, while Central Anatolia has its own specialties, such as gozleme.

In Istanbul one can enjoy any type of cuisine, due to the city's multiculturalism. You are invited to discover the Tucca kebab, kofte, lahmacun, dolma, a great variety of fresh fish, various mezes and last but not least the delicious desserts: baklava, kataif and kunefe, accompanied by an invigorating ayran.

Discover the beauty of Turkey and choose a tailor made holiday in Istanbul, depending on your taste and needs!