Discover a country where continents meet and cultures intertwine. Turkey’s rich history unfolds most vividly in Istanbul, a city shaped by empires and faith. Here, East and West converge through architecture, cuisine and daily life, offering a layered cultural experience that connects ancient traditions with the energy of the modern world.
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Istanbul: Where Continents Meet
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Featured Experiences in Turkey
Historic Icons of Istanbul
Explore Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, where religious mosaics reflect Istanbul’s layered history and architectural brilliance.
Topkapi Palace & Ottoman Legacy
Visit Topkapi Palace, former home of Ottoman sultans, and explore courtyards and the harem for insight into imperial life and rule.
Testimonials
“We’ve told so many people about how river cruising with AmaWaterways is the best-kept secret in travel, and we are already talking about what river we will experience next.”
“Hats off and a bow down to the AmaSiena crew for providing a wonderful experience. I want to give a special shout-out to our Cruise Director. She was there for us all the time including pre- and post-cruise experinces. She is the best Cruise Director of any cruise we have ever been on! ”
“We had planned our river cruise during Christmas, but we didn’t even miss celebrating at home because AmaLucia was completely decked out with wreaths, ornaments, and lights and there were at least four Christmas trees on board. Our gift to the kids this year was the river cruise, but we did take advantage of the ship’s tradition of everyone putting their slippers out to sneak some trinkets into theirs. It was so fun; we may even start doing this at home! On board the ship, our family played a lot of board games in the lounge and danced to the live music each evening. We also spent some quiet time together in the stateroom watching Christmas movies. The gift of traveling with your family is that you don’t have constant distractions or activities to run to – you can just spend more time being together.”
“As a slightly disabled 80-year-old, I missed out on many included excursions with other companies. Then I found AmaWaterways and their gentle walker options and my world opened up.”
“From the moment we landed in Amsterdam for the pre-cruise until the last day of the post-cruise in Zurich, our tour manager, Florentin, made us feel welcome and safe. He remained with us throughout the trip and was extremely professional, knowledgeable and resourceful. Florentin always had a smile on his face and interesting details about the cities on our trip.”
Explore Istanbul through iconic landmarks, Ottoman palaces and lively neighborhoods. Guided visits to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque pair with independent time for exploring this culturally rich city.
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