A Galata Tower Night Show offers an evening's entertainment in one of Istanbul's oldest landmarks. Built in 1384, the tower gives panoramic views of the city. You can sip cocktails watching the sun set over Istanbul, then enjoy dinner with a band, Harem Show and a belly dancing performance. Price packages can be arranged to include meal, champagne and unlimited local drinks.
Private boat rental with Bosphorus Cruise provides a luxury sightseeing experience while cruising the Bosphorus. Guests are picked up at their hotel and driven to the port to begin the cruise. Sights include Topkapi Place, the Bosphorus Bridge and Beylebeyi Palace. Lunch or dinner is served with drinks as you cruise. Guests are dropped back at their hotel at the end of the cruise. The company also provides daily yacht rentals, evening dinner cruises and breakfast service on a yacht.
A shopping trip to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar provides a chance to soak up the atmosphere of the city while picking up some luxury goods. The bazaar has 60 streets and 5,000 shops selling items like antiques, ceramics, leather and gold jewelery. You can buy a traditional Turkish costume or haggle with traders for some of the luxurious carpets for sale. There are several cafes and restaurants in the bazaar where you can take a break and watch the shoppers pass by.
The museum at Topkapi Palace is evidence of the luxury enjoyed by the rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Built in 1462 as a sultan's palace on a hill overlooking Istanbul, the building has been a royal residence, a harem, a military barracks and a home to state administration. The Imperial Hall and the Treasury give an insight into the lavish lifestyle of Istanbul's wealthy sultans and houses collections of treasures from the city's past.
The Legacy Ottoman Hotel, located in the historical center of Istanbul, combines Byzantine elegance with five-star luxury. With classic architecture, a shopping arcade and a health club, the hotel offers five-star service within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. A lobby bar, rooftop bar and a la carte restaurant are available.
