Travel to Istanbul for the centuries old mix of various cultures and architecture, the excellent museums and intriguing buzz of the city’s many markets and cafés. Istanbul is the only city in the world to straddle two continents – Europe and Asia.

Extending to both sides of the Bosphorous Strait Istanbul is an intoxicating mix of the two continents. The capital of the Byzantine Empire and formerly known as Constantinople, as well as home of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is rich with historic sights, among them Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower, the Basilica Cistern, the Hippodrome of Constantinople and Topkapi Palace. Shopping, eating, drinking, museum-hopping and varied nightlife options are all part of Istanbul's modern-day culture.