Istanbul by Chris
Chris Mercer says...
We have spent 3 great days in Istanbul.
We are staying in lovely little boutique hotel just 50 metres from the gulhane tram stop in the heart of Sultahnmet.
Easy walking to all the sights. See below some of my favourites
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Favourite places to see whilst exploring Istanbul:
- Yerebatan Cistern still fabulous and a must do
- Haghia Sophia - beautiful and very different to Blue Mosque, do walk around the upper level for best viewing.
- Egyptian Spice Market - needs to be on every itinerary, we all enjoyed this and I went back twice. Much smaller and way more chilled than the Grand Bazaar
- Grand Bazaar - for the brave!! Was very full on, best at the end of your turkey holiday
- The gardens between Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia - lie on the grass, watch the world go by and admire the blue skyline with all the minarets.
- Bosphorous Cruise, only 90 mins but excellent to see the Europe/Asia differences, especially the gorgeous wooden houses ( very Vietnamese like)
- Food, scrummy fresh bread, delicious eggplant tomato dishes and we have had some great chicken and lamb stews. Lots of watermelon and juicy cherries for dessert.
- The Turkish people, all that you meet are still so friendly and helpful - all in our group are surprised at how friendly and welcoming everyone is.