Istanbul
Istanbul is a delightful, vibrant and historical city with many iconic buildings of cultural and religious importance. It is crowded and chaotic, ancient and modern at the same time.
There are two parts to the city, the Asian half sits east of the Bosphorus Strait, and the European half on the west section. Most well-known tourist places (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basillica Cistern. Bosphorus Bridge, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, etc.) are located on the European half of the city. Transportation is readily available from buses to trams, ferries, metro or Uber.We were encouraged to scheduled time for an evening stroll around the Sultanahmet neighborhood, where you can enjoy an evening cocktail on a rooftop bar, enjoy a kebab or saunter into the historic spice market to sample the amazing sweet or savory spices. If you go to the Grand Bazaar, be prepared to haggle, it is part of the culture and dynamics.
There is food everywhere, from mussels and kebab on the streets, to restaurants and stores selling delicious turkish delight (lokum) and baklawa of many different types.
You must indulge on one of the numerous Bosphorus Dinner cruises with tourists and a traditional dance show. From the boat you will also have an amazing view of the Bosphorus Bridge and palaces by the shore.
The quality of clothes and textiles are hard to beat so if you have space do some window shopping , you might even find a keeper or two.
Capadoccia
A short plane ride to the east of Istanbul is Capadoccia. It is famous for its fairy caves, wines and its once in a lifetime air balloon rides.
Tips for Istanbul amd Capadoccia
1. Book ahead for your tickets for tours as the same day lines are long.
2. Check the schedules for ferries so you do not get stranded.
3. If you plan to take the hot air balloon ride please book in advance and add a day to spare as they sometimes cancel the rides due to bad weather.
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