Where to Stay

The Marmara Pera is at the heart of Istanbul’s pulsing nightclub district, Tepebasi. Take a dip in the rooftop pool and admire the cityscape.

Mesrutiyet Caddesi, Tepebasi, 90-212-251-4646, www.themarmarahotels.com

Where to Eat

Mehmet Gürs, chef at Lokanta restaurant, is spicing up Istanbul’s dining scene with his daring blend of Turkish and international flavours.

Mesrutiyet Caddesi 149/1, Tepebasi, 90-212-245-6070

What to Do

Watch the dervish ceremonies held two Sundays each month at the Galata Mevlevihanesi, Istanbul’s oldest dervish lodge. Inside, Divan Edebiyati Müzesi has a noteworthy collection of musical instruments and literary works by Mevlevi mystics.

Galip Dede Caddesi 15, Tünel, 90-212-245-4141

Getting There

Air Canada offers daily non-stop service to Frankfurt from Vancouver *, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal and to Munich from Toronto in conjunction with Star Alliance™ member Lufthansa. From Frankfurt and Munich, Lufthansa offers convenient connecting flights to Istanbul.

*Six weekly flights in conjunction with Star Alliance member Lufthansa.