Istanbul, the capitol city of Turkey, built on seven hills overlooking the Bosphorus, has been the gateway between Europe and Asia for some 1,500 years. The city is a veritable architectural museum and visitors will be spell bound by the breath taking beauty of the Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces, the World-famous Blue mosque and many other monuments and relics. The unique, almost magical character of the city makes Istanbul a splendid holiday destination