Istanbul – City Between Worlds

Istanbul is not a city you simply travel to – it overwhelms, seduces, and tells a story.

Situated between Europe and Asia, between tradition and modernity, it was once the capital of three empires – and today is an urban powerhouse with unbroken cultural radiance.

History in stone – between Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet

Walking through the Sultanahmet district is like walking through 1,700 years of world history:
The Hagia Sophia – once a church, now a mosque and museum – stands as an architectural symbol of the changing of cultures and times.

Opposite rises the Blue Mosque, a marvel of Ottoman architecture, famous for its harmonious proportions and blue tiled interior.

The neighboring Topkapi Palace tells the story of the lives of the sultans – and the Basilica Cistern, an underground sea of columns, of Byzantine engineering.

This dense concentration of monuments makes Istanbul's historic center one of the most impressive urban spaces in Europe – and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

City life between bazaar, Bosphorus and boutique hotel

Despite all its history, Istanbul is above all one thing: vibrant.
The İstiklal Caddesi shopping street connects the historic center with the modern Beyoğlu district – passing Art Nouveau facades, galleries, cafes and boutiques.

In Karaköy and Balat, street art meets Ottoman wooden houses, and in small shops, Anatolian design is reimagined.

And in the evening? Rooftop bars overlooking the Golden Horn, jazz in a courtyard, or simply tea by the water. The Bosphorus promenade, with its villas and waterfront palaces, leads through a world where Europe and Asia wave to each other.

A boat tour – especially at dusk – is more than sightseeing: it is Istanbul at its most poetic.

Cuisine & Culture – Hospitality with Taste

Istanbul thrives on flavors. The city's cuisine is not a sideshow – it's the main stage.

Meze, köfte, grilled fish, baklava, mocha, spices, yogurt, pomegranate – the diversity of Ottoman, Levantine, and Anatolian influences is an experience in itself. Whether in a historic market hall, in the old town, or on a hidden rooftop terrace: hospitality is not a service, but an attitude.

Istanbul for groups – flexible, diverse, fascinating

Whether it's a historical tour, an architectural tour, a culinary excursion, or a program exploring the spirit of the times – Istanbul is always worth telling about.

The city is ideally suited for tailor-made programs: easily accessible, internationally proven, locally rooted.

Those who travel here are not traveling "in the Orient" – but in the heart of a cosmopolitan city that builds bridges. In both a literal and figurative sense.