Istanbul

Voyages of Discovery is a one-of-a-kind way to see many of Turkey's most beautiful sights. Voyages of Discovery stops in Anakkale, Dikili, and Antalya before heading to Greece. Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the most well-known and well-visited cities in the world, with a diverse range of attractions, including the pristine Istanbul beaches that tourists adore.

Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, is Turkey's largest city and the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, straddling Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million people, accounting for 19 percent of Turkey's total population. Istanbul is Europe's most populous city and the world's 15th largest city.

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
  
  
• Things To Do: Visit the Blue Mosque, Explore the Topkapi Palace, Visit the Hagia Sophia, Visit the Galata Tower
  
  
• Best Time To Visit: March to May and September and November
  
  
• Best Places To Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Ottoman, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus.