Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, Turkey
The Çiraĝan Palace was once the sumptuous summer palace of the sultans, lavishly decorated and in prime position on the shores of the Bosphorus. Today, the palace and the adjacent building house this top-level luxury Kempinski hotel, where guests can stay in style and enjoy plush interiors, waterside grounds and excellent facilities. Throughout, the hotel is beautifully decorated with vibrant flower arrangements, enormous Turkish carpets, intricate tilework and traditional art. Guests can choose from indoor or outdoor restaurants, relax in the onsite bars and enjoy a dip in the outdoor infinity pool, indoor pool or whirlpool. The hotel also has its own museum, displaying the history of the palace, as well as a fitness centre, spa and shopping arcade. Most rooms and suites offer a balcony overlooking the park or Bosphorus, and all are equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi access, LCD TV and air conditioning.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Blue Mosque guided tour
Take a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, perhaps the most photographed site in Istanbul with its distinctive shape dominating the Sultanahmet skyline.
Bosphorus cruise
Starting from the marina just in front of the Spice Market, your cruise will take you out onto the Bosphorus to view many of Istanbul's different architectural styles.
Full day visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, where you'll explore the beach cemeteries of fallen Allied soldiers from World War I and the ancient city of Troy.
Guided tour of Suleymaniye Mosque
This excursion will take you to the Suleymaniye Mosque, which dominates Istanbul's skyline, to see its Iznik tiles, mother of pearl inlays and stained glass windows.
Guided tour of the Chora Museum
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Guided visit to Cukurcuma and the Museum of Innocence
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Private excursion to Hagia Sophia
Take a trip to see perhaps the most famous of all Istanbul’s sites, the Hagia Sophia, which dates back to 537 AD.
Private tour of the Basilica Cistern
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Shared tour of Dolmabahce Palace
Take a guided tour of the interior of the Dolmabahce Palace, which is sumptuously decorated from floor to ceiling with gold and crystal.
Spice Market tour
Experience the smells and sounds of the Spice Market with this guided tour through its narrow streets and stalls selling herbs and spices, Turkish delight, tea and other delicacies.
Tour of the Grand Bazaar
This privately guided tour will take you beneath the domed roof of the Grand Bazaar to explore its labyrinthine alleys and stalls.
Trip to the Topkapi Palace
Learn about life in the imperial household of the Ottoman sultans with this guided excursion of the Topkapi Palace’s buildings and Treasury.