There is nothing quite like Istanbul. A magnificent blend of East and West, cushioned from one another by a shimmering body of water; an artery of commerce, culture, and convenience. The surrounding city beckons you into its clutches, tantalising every sense, demanding attention, but expecting no reward for being a city of such wonder.

Approach it formally, and Istanbul provides an intensive list of cultural icons to gaze and marvel at. Let yourself be drawn through the streetscape like a leaf in the breeze, and you will find yourself on an adventure, heady and bohemian, charming and mesmerizing. Markets abound, the bazaars invite indulgence, and you are never more than a few steps from a place to pause, sip Turkish coffee, and absorb the dynamic city around you.