Journey to the Depths of History, to the Magnificent Past of Çırağan Palace 

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, the only palace and hotel on the Bosphorus belonging to the Ottoman Empire, Çırağan Palace Historical Gallery Curator and Cultural Advisor A. Çağrı Başkurt The magnificent History Corridor, which connects the palace section to the hotel it renovated under its consultancy, offers its guests its magnificent stories told in the History Corridor, accompanied by special tours. The magnificent History Corridor, which offers an impressive visual memory regarding the history of the palace from the 17th century to the present and builds a bridge between the hotel and the palace, takes guests on a journey from the past to the present with its rich written and visual archive regarding the deep-rooted past of the Çırağan Palace. Hotel guests who want to discover the history of the palace step by step and have an unforgettable experience, follow the traces of the past with this unique tour and witness the magnificence of the Ottoman period. The special tours, narrated in detail by a licensed professional tour guide, allow guests to discover unique stories regarding the deep-rooted past of the Çırağan Palace, the magnificent structure of the Ottoman Empire. With this tour, fascinating stories that come together with the elegance of the palace that has lasted for centuries and the magnificent view of the Bosphorus are witnessed. With this unique tour that includes them in the magical texture of time, participants discover the secrets of the past of the Çırağan Palace and feel the atmosphere of that period deeply. This magical journey ends with special sherbet treats served inside the palace, in the Historical Hamam, whose originality has been carefully preserved since its early days and whose locked doors are opened for the tour.

Ralph Radtke, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul General Manager and Kempinski Residences Turkey Regional Director; ''Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is a historical palace hotel with a unique history, attracting worldwide attention. Our priority has always been to preserve our history and to promote our destination in the best way possible, while being aware of our position in the sector. The complete renovation project of the hotel rooms, lobby, spa and restaurants, which we recently completed, was the combination of historical textures with modern elegance and the reflection of the history of Çırağan Palace on the hotel. After this renovation, we created a very special historical tour that only our guests staying at our hotel can experience. We also define luxury accommodation as offering our guests a privileged experience after a poetic transformation. Therefore, we are very happy to invite our guests to an exciting journey with both the past and the present.''

With this special tour, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul guests step into the magical texture of time, witness the secrets of the Palace's past, and feel the atmosphere of that period, and gain more detailed information about their stay in a unique hotel. The starting point of the tours, which are held on certain days and times, is the hotel lobby, and only guests staying at the hotel can join the tours with a certain number of access points. At the end of the tours, which are attended by the Lady in Red team, who are the brand ambassadors of Kempinski Hotels, a representative from the management meets with the tour participants and receives feedback on their accommodation experiences.

Source: HORECA TREND and Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul