Istanbul for Story Hunters: 3-day experience

Overview

The historic capital of two powerful empires, a city between two seas, and a cultural melting pot of the West and the East Istanbul has many stories to tell. With a legendary past of once a tiny fishermen’s village growing into the epicenter of the political, economic, and cultural exchange, Istanbul remained an influential city through the centuries. Emperors, writers, merchants, and poets walked its streets leaving their footprint on the city’s cultural heritage.

On this 3-day experience, you will walk in the shoes of historic figures through monumental houses of prayer, palaces, and bazaars. You will try on the shoes of Agatha Cristie and explore her most beloved areas in the city that inspired a lot of her writings. You’ll step in the shoes of the sailors that came from all corners of the world to admire this majestic city while on a sailing picnic accompanies by live jazz music. And finally, you will walk in the shoes of a resident exploring the backstreets of the hidden Ottoman district and enjoying the shade under the lush trees in the historic city park. We hope that after this 3-day private journey, you will have enriched the story of your own and gained inspiration for new ones.

What's special about this multi-day experience

• Explore the legends of the historic city hiding the the iconic mosques and palaces

• Enjoy the luxurious high tea and prosecco in Agatha Cristie's favorite historic tea lounge

• Explore the underground water cisterns of the city, tickets included

• Feel like a true adventurer while sailing towards the Marmara sea with the live jazz music in the background

• Enjoy local wines selected by a professional sommelier on a sailing jazz picnic

• Explore the hidden Ottoman pearl and favorite local spots of neighbourhood's residents

About this experience

Elevate your visit to Istanbul above the regular city tours. Explore and understand the complexity of its glorious past by following the paths of the most influential personas who left their footprint on its cultural heritage. Experience a wide spectrum of encounters with its culture by tasting local foods, enjoying the sights of grand monuments, sailing around its shores, and getting lost in the backstreets. On this 3 day experience by Vines and Pearls, you will create memories for life and fall in love with the majestic sights of Istanbul.