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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Uncover the mysteries of an ancient empire with a guided tour. Pre-book your excursion to make this the trip of a lifetime. ISTANBUL Bosphorus Cruise Byzantine & Ottoman Visions Dolmabahçe Palace & Two Continents Excursion TURKEY CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI ISTANBUL O O O O O Ciragan Palace Kempinski is beautifully situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus. Tastefully decorated rooms and suites complement the hotel—lavish in style and comfort, and capturing the essence of pure luxury. Here, one can embark on a journey of culinary delights at fine dining restaurant Tugra, Gazebo Lounge, Laledan Restaurant, and Bosphorus Grill, each accented by a balcony or terrace overlooking the Bosphorus. ISTANBUL These fine hotels are also available: GRAND HYATT ISTANBUL O O O O O HILTON ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS O O O O O 50 Turkey A veritable treasure trove spills out across 4,000 shops in the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest in the world. Through the length of 61 streets, gold, carpets, kaftans, silks, antiques, crafts, and gemstones tell the story of a rich history of trade that has made Turkey an exotic bridge across cultures and continents. Equally, the Egyptian Bazaar, one of Istanbul's oldest covered markets, displays a sultan's ransom of the precious spices that inspired journeys around the known world and fragrant, full-flavored cuisine that is truly exceptional. The capital of the mighty Ottoman Empire, the former Constantinople's contributions weren't limited to goods bought and sold. The royal Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahçe ("Filled Garden") Summer Palace are testaments to decadent design. Meanwhile, the Byzantium Hagia Sophia, the Eighth Wonder of the World, and the Blue Mosque, one of the great masterpieces of Islamic architecture, reflect a golden age of enlightenment. On the third of the city's seven hills, Süleymaniye Quarter hosts poetry readings in Plane Tree Square all summer; multiple complex mosques; the Ottoman Ayşe Kadin Public Bath, which now houses preserved manuscripts; the Botanical Garden of Istanbul University; and other devotions to the arts. Istanbul remains the epicenter of Turkish wonder, but it's far from all the country has to offer. The Bosphorus, the strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea, has entertainment to last the day, from fishing and cruising to exotic sunsets and waterfront nightclubs. Nearby Beyoğlu's nightlife is even more exhilarating, with an average of 2 million visitors to Istiklal Avenue for food, drinks, and entertainment each weekend, reveling until as late—or early—as 5:30 AM. B U LG A R I A T U R K E Y C Y P R U S G R E E C E Black Sea Mediterranean Sea Aegean Sea Istanbul Ankara Izmir Bursa Kayseri Canakkale Cappadocia 0 75 miles 0 75 km