At its peak, the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents. Istanbul once served as the capital of the great empire, as did the city of Bursa. Experience the best of both of these two cities, in Europe and Asia. From the famous historic wonders of Istanbul: The Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, and the comforts of Bursa: its renown Hammams, the lofty mountains, and the decadent Iskender plates.