Experience a full-day Istanbul tour combining modern shopping, scenic Bosphorus views, and traditional Turkish craftsmanship. The tour starts with an early pickup from your hotel and transfer to Istinye Park Shopping Center, one of Istanbul’s most luxurious malls. Featuring 300 shops, top international and local brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Prada, Celine, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Zara, Mango, as well as modern cafes, restaurants, a food market, and the city’s first IMAX Theater, Istinye Park offers a unique urban shopping experience.

After shopping, the tour continues to Tarabya, a picturesque suburb on the European shores of the Bosphorus. Here, you can take beautiful photos, explore historical monuments, and enjoy lunch at one of the area’s famous fish restaurants. Tarabya is known for its charming bistros and scenic waterfront, offering a perfect blend of culture and leisure.

Next, visit a traditional rug store to learn about handmade Turkish rugs. Discover high-quality village and workshop rugs, particularly from Hereke and Kayseri, and see how natural dyes and traditional weaving methods are applied. Learn about the DOBAG project, which revitalized rug-making techniques in Turkey in the 1970s.

The tour also includes a stop at a leather shop, where you will watch demonstrations and learn about the leather-making process. Explore premium Turkish leather products and gain insight into this long-standing traditional craft.

Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel. TravelShop Booking wishes you a safe trip home and looks forward to welcoming you on another tour.