Istanbul for art & culture lovers

I had an incredible dinner on a cruise last night. It lasted for three hours, and every moment was magical. The food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was just perfect. There was even a live show during the meal, with music and dance, which made the evening so much more special

The guide was knowledgeable and had good English skills. That part went well. The option Part of our tour which was the phosphorus boat tour was not as smooth. It took me three times to get them to explain to me how to find the boat tour. It was only my persistence that we were able to catch the last cruise the next day. Seeing istanbul from the sea was nice. However, the boat on the tour has seen better days. There was no explanation or audio about what we were seeing from the water so basically get on an old boat and ride around.

Taking a different approach to the standard tour of Topkapi Palace—starting with a visit to the Church of Saint Helena, followed by a guided tour of the Harem, and finally exploring the palace on your own at your own pace—is a great idea. This way, you have more time to linger over the things you like best. The specially created audio guide is fantastic, too. Well done. Greetings from Istanbul, Alberto