Best Things to Do in Istanbul

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  • Cruising the Bosphorous at sunset
  • Wandering the harem of the magnificent Topkapi Palace
  • Smoking nargile and sipping Turkish coffee in a cafe
  • Bargaining over carpets and meerschaum pipes in the Grand Bazaar
  • Listening to the call to prayer echo over the Old City
  • Shopping on trendy Istiklal Street
  • Being bathed and pampered in the Turkish bath, or hammam
  • Sampling the sweets at the Spice Market
  • Watching the Sufi Whirling Dervishes perform their sacred sema ceremony
  • Enjoying an ice cream cone on a peaceful stroll through the Princes Islands

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Kelly

Nov 2024

Turkey in Depth

I recently returned from the Turkey in Depth tour, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. Our guide, Oz, was exceptional—his knowledge of Turkish h...

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Mary

Nov 2024

Turkey in Depth

This was a brilliant tour with a comprehensive itinerary. It appealed to me and my husband for the historical content and our guide Oz was very helpful and knowledge...

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Nov 2024

Turkey in Depth

Our guide, Oz, was amazing - organized, helpful, funny, and so knowledgeable!!! Our driver, Omar (sp?) was excellent as well - helpful and a very capable driver! Th...

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