istanbul - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T14:27:24Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/istanbulThe 5 Best Things to do in Istanbulhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/5-best-things-to-do-in-istanbul2021-04-26T13:29:57.000Z2021-04-26T13:29:57.000ZErnestas Tyminashttps://tripatini.com/members/ErnestasTyminas<div><h1 class="_1gHzn _2M4wi blog-post-title-font blog-post-title-color blog-text-color post-title blog-hover-container-element-color _1EQZr blog-post-page-title-font"><span style="font-size:13px;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/maiS3nEglCg?wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></h1><div class="yF0IC"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="f-0hV _1LHlu _1ltva"><div class="kcuBq _1PkHV blog-post-page-font _3f8WX uatYj" dir="ltr"><div class="kaqlz _1FQ9t blog-post-page-font zJfAe"><p class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"></p><p id="viewer-a0svn" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">A trip to the capital of Turkey wouldn't be complete without these top 5 attractions in Istanbul.</span></p><p class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Some might say that Istanbul is just a place for shopping, but this city unites Europe and Asia. Istanbul is a destination with unique culture, architecture, food, music, literature, and more.</span></p><div id="viewer-11oij" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-4rrdh" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Here are the top 5 things not to miss while visiting Istanbul:</span></p><div id="viewer-7uqmi" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-8coob" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>1. Whirling Dervish</strong></span></p><div id="viewer-ea27k" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_4aa894179734445ba44783ad08de1fa3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_597,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_4aa894179734445ba44783ad08de1fa3~mv2.webp" alt="Whirling Dervish" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-4tjlq" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">This is one of the most unique religious ceremonies one can witness.</span></p><p id="viewer-9077a" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The whirling dervish ceremony, or sama, blurs the lines between dance, prayer, meditation and trance. This one-step dance of the whirling dervishes focuses on the universal values of love and service, deserting the illusions of ego to attain the ecstatic trance to reach God. Whirling Dervish dancers wear white long robes with full skirts and on their heads a Sikke (tall hat) which symbolizes the covers of their ego.</span></p><div id="viewer-s5if" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-6d2p9" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">During the ceremony, the dervishes are believed to become closer to Allah.</span></p><p id="viewer-6trrm" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">In 1921, a spectator clocked a dervish at one whirl a second, nonstop, for 22 minutes.</span></p><div id="viewer-d0hp7" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-bjr8b" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>2. Picturesque and Colorful Neighborhood of Balat</strong></span></p><div id="viewer-2m5ir" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_11bb730cb55042409b18c2b978b9972c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_1387,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_11bb730cb55042409b18c2b978b9972c~mv2.webp" alt="Balat, Istanbul" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-2cbe2" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Balat is one of the most colorful and down-to-earth neighborhoods in Istanbul. Not to mention an amazing place for your Instagram photos.</span></p><p id="viewer-1a6dl" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The area is full of hip coffee shops and an awesome little restaurant Forno which prepares homemade lahmacun and pitas in their stone oven right in front of your eyes.</span></p><div id="viewer-f28s8" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-645s7" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>3. Experience the Taste of Turkey:</strong></span></p><div id="viewer-b8e1q" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_8140877039d047f4a268ef9fbb64db71~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_531,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_8140877039d047f4a268ef9fbb64db71~mv2.webp" alt="Baklava" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-b16q5" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Sweet -</strong> Turkey really knows what they are doing when it comes to sweets but forget the thick ice cream and go straight for Baklava! This ridiculously rich dessert is made from dough, pistachios, butter, and sugary syrup. What more can one ask for?</span></p><div id="viewer-9cnq4" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-6j2d8" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Sour -</strong> While in Istanbul you have to stop at one of the hundreds of street stands and order yourself a cup of freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, or pomegranate juice. These will not taste even remotely like your store-bought juice.</span></p><div id="viewer-83jca" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div id="viewer-65i3l" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_68268a7ce58245e09b8c68cf72c4cd1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_617,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_68268a7ce58245e09b8c68cf72c4cd1a~mv2.webp" alt="Turkish Coffee" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-d0ckg" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Bold</strong> - Turkish Coffee has not only a rich and bold flavor but a long history too. The strong coffee first appeared in the Ottoman Empire and under the strictest interpretations of the Quran its consumption was forbidden and it was considered a drug. However, due to the immense popularity of the beverage, the sultan eventually lifted this prohibition, and now we all can enjoy a cup!</span></p><div id="viewer-mj14" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-80rua" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>4. World’s Oldest and Biggest Bazaar</strong></span></p><div id="viewer-aklb6" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_0450ebfc5e5f44ba974ae83f859a6186~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_612,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_0450ebfc5e5f44ba974ae83f859a6186~mv2.webp" alt="The Grand Bazaar" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-dsi3p" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The Grand Bazaar, built in the 15th century, is the oldest covered market in the world with over 3,000 shops! But it's not so much a place for shopping as it is for bargaining and trying to outsmart each other. If you know how to bargain, you can make great deals for authentic items, carpets, gold, silver, or souvenirs.</span></p><div id="viewer-8th1k" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-4po0f" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>5. Historical & Beautiful Mosques</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-5ppas" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Istanbul is home to over 3,000 mosques but a few of them stand out from the rest.</span></p><div id="viewer-292bj" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_7b85f5d682ab47738eb79d65bca714cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_616,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_7b85f5d682ab47738eb79d65bca714cf~mv2.webp" alt="Sultanahmet Mosque - The Blue Mosque" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-4hpcr" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Sultanahmet Mosque, otherwise called The Blue Mosque, is known for its beautiful blue tile interior walls and its six minarets distinguish it from other mosques, which normally have two or four minarets.</span></p><div id="viewer-ch28n" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66 _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/298b2b_60e7244465894852b23b0e62ee55614a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_925,h_694,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/298b2b_60e7244465894852b23b0e62ee55614a~mv2.webp" alt="Hagia Sophia" /></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-88s1g" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Hagia Sophia is another must-visit. In 360 it was built as the cathedral of Constantinople and was the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years before the cathedral was converted into a mosque in 1453.</span></p><div id="viewer-9mdtq" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-3nl75" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Süleymaniye (the Magnificent), Yeni Cami (New Mosque), and Sehzade Mosque are also worth the visit!</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Swissotel Bosphorus Istanbulhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/swissotel-bosphorus-istanbul2013-07-15T18:28:17.000Z2013-07-15T18:28:17.000ZPrecise.Travel Turkeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/PreciseTravelTurkey<div><p></p><p>Important place or monument close to the hotel: located in the center of the city in a park setting on the European banks of the Bosphorus.. Other amenities/services: Rooms with Phone, Voice mail, Data port, Safe, some with Terrace. Room service, Baby sitting, Health club, Jogging track, Tennis courts, Business services.</p><p>Hotel info: <a href="http://www.precise.travel/hotels/1879/turkey/istanbul/swissotel_bosphorus#.UeQ-2zunCSo">http://www.precise.travel/hotels/1879/turkey/istanbul/swissotel_bosphorus</a></p></div>A Great Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul Tourhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/istanbul-cappadocia-istanbul2021-04-27T11:51:42.000Z2021-04-27T11:51:42.000Zcupida s.r.o.https://tripatini.com/members/cupidasro<div><div id="wrapper"><div id="dle-content"><div id="content_body"><h1><a href="http://cupidagroup.com/tour-to-turkey/5-cappadocia-tour.html" target="_blank">Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul</a></h1><p> </p><div id="news-id-5"><span>Tour Code :</span> <span>T / 001</span><br /> <span>Duration : </span>2 Days/1 Night<br /> <span>Covers : </span>Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul<br /> <span>Transportation : </span>By Local Bus<br /> <br /> <span>Price : </span>--<br /> <br /> <br /> <b>DAY 1 / Bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia </b><br /> <br /> 19:00 Pick up from your hotel & transfer to bus station. 20:30 Depart from Istanbul. Bus trip takes around 10 hours. There are three breaks on the way for your personal needs.<br /> <br /> <b>DAY 2 / Arrive in Cappadocia - Ürgüp Tour</b><br /> <br /> 07:30 Arrive Cappadocia. Met on arrival & transfer to hotel. You will have some time to relax and fresh up.<br /> 09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see; Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Göreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, end of the tour transfer to the hotel and overnight.<br /> <br /> <b>DAY 3 / Cappadocia Tour II & Bus to Istanbul</b><br /> <br /> Breakfast & check out the hotel. 09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia.In this day you will be able to see: Kızılçukur, Cavusin, Hospital Monastry, Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Hosue, After the tour, transfer to bus station. 20:30 Depart from Cappadocia to Istanbul.<br /> <br /> <b>DAY 4 / Arrive in Istanbul</b><br /> <br /> 07:30 Arrive in Istanbul & transfer to hotel.<br /> <br /> <b><span>Tour Includes:</span></b><br /> <br /> All transportation<br /> Acc. (Depanding on your choice hotels can be any sort from hostel to 5 stars hotel) <br /> Lunch<br /> Entrance fee to the various sites.<br /> Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus<br /> English speaking guide and experienced driver.<br /> (Guide in other languages available also on demand)<br /> <br /> <b><span>Not Included:</span></b> Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and optional tours.<br /> <br /> happy hours with cupida tavel <br /></div><p> </p><center><img alt="IMAGE" src="http://i55.tinypic.com/b3jv37.jpg" width="252" height="226" /> <img alt="IMAGE" src="http://i51.tinypic.com/2lb1iqc.jpg" width="252" height="226" /></center><p> </p><br /><p> </p><center><p><font size="0.5"> </font></p></center></div><hr class="clear" /></div></div><hr class="clear" /><div id="footer"></div></div>TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/two-continents-asia-amp-europe2011-08-20T20:07:34.000Z2011-08-20T20:07:34.000Zcupida s.r.o.https://tripatini.com/members/cupidasro<div><div id="home_banner"></div><br /><div id="header"><div id="header_logo"><a href="http://cupidagroup.com/"><br /></a></div></div><br /><a><br /></a><h1><a><img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/adfgux.jpg" alt="IMAGE" class="right_image" height="226" width="252" /></a></h1><h1><a href="http://cupidagroup.com/istanbul-tour-city" target="_blank">TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)</a></h1><div id="news-id-24"><span style="color:#000099;">Tour Code :</span> <span style="color:#990000;">i / 005</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">DEPARTURE :</span> Half Day Bosphorus Cruise <br /> Every Day - Afternoon<br /> All year Round <br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">PRICE :</span> euro 35 (Per Person)<br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">TWO CONTINENTS (Asia & Europe)</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Half Day Afternoon</span><br /><br /><br />Pick up from your hotel between 13:00-13:30 in the afternoon. We will across to Asian side of Istanbul with our minibus by passing from the Bosphorus bridge. Which is the seventh longest suspension bridge in the world and which ties two continents. After that we will stop at Camlica hill which is the highest hill in Istanbul. We will see Bosphorus from different angle. We have free time there so you can take very nice pictures and you spend some free time in caffeterias. Then we will drive down to shore front and we will have interior visit to Beylerbeyi palace. From there we will transfer you back to your hotel. Our tour will finish about 17:00 – 17:30<br /><br />- Pick-up and Drop off from your hotel;<br />- Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday & Thursday, replace with “Chora Church”<br />- Free for ages of 0 - 2<br />- %30 discount for children below the age of 7 years old<br />- Tour fees includes ground transportation, guidance, entrance fees.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">About Placeses</span></b><br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">Bosphorus Bridge;</span></b> The Bosporus or Bosphorus also known as the Istanbul Strait (Turkish: Ýstanbul Boðazý), is a strait that forms the boundary between the European part (Thrace) of Turkey and its Asian part (Anatolia). It is one of the Turkish Straits, along with the Dardanelles. The world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, it connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara (which is connected by the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea, and thereby to the Mediterranean Sea). An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPA and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress near the Black Sea.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">Beylerbeyi Place;</span></b> The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN SIDE.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">Camlica Hill;</span></b> The highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional style.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">Shopping;</span></b> Exhibits the traditional silk weaving girls at the carpet weaving courses authorized by the Ministry of National Education Possibility to see jewellery, handicraft center and leatherware show. Free time provided for shopping.<br /><br /><b><span style="color:#000099;">Chora Church;</span></b> The Church of St. Savior in Chora is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. The church is situated in the western, Edirnekapý district of Istanbul. In the 16th century, the church was converted into a mosque by the Ottoman rulers, and it became a secularised museum in 1948. 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You will get some recommended programs both in touristic or local sites to enjoy your evening in the most secure and comfortable way of being driven and assisted by our experienced staff from the beginning to the end of your night. <br /><br />Get your private car and driver, discover the city with our experience with enjoyable meals, drinks, cruises and sightseeing. You can get a native language guide to discover the history of Istanbul.<br /><br />The modern city of Istanbul, the heart of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, fascinating blend of East and West, The graceful minarets and domes of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and mystical Grand Bazaar.<br /><br />Drive through Bosphorus and Old City<br />Discover delicious Turkish meals of best restaurants<br />Enjoy with Turkish Fasıl Music and Turkish night and bellydance shows<br />Night Cruise through bosphorus between Europe and Asia<br /><br /><br /></span>What is included in Istanbul Private Driver Tours <span style="font-weight:400;"><br />• Full day airconditioned vehicle and driver in Istanbul<br />• Gasoline <br />• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee <br />• Local Taxes <br />• Services Charge <br /><br /></span>What is not included in Istanbul Private Driver Tours <span style="font-weight:400;"><br />• Personal Expences<br />• Entrance Fees<br />• Drinks<br />• Dinner <br /><a href="http://www.dinnercruisesistanbul.com/istanbul-private-driver-by-night.html">http://www.dinnercruisesistanbul.com/istanbul-private-driver-by-night.html</a></span></font></span></h3></div>Marmaris, A Turkish Resort Meccahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/marmaris-a-turkish-resort2010-04-12T16:44:24.000Z2010-04-12T16:44:24.000ZGAMZE ÖZKANhttps://tripatini.com/members/GAMZEOZKAN<div>Once a sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has ballooned into one of the largest resorts on the Aegean coast, if not Turkey. Little of its history remains, as the town is now a modern development with tourism at its heart and soul. The population swells to a massive 200,000 in the summer, with most hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shops catering to low-cost package holidays, although there are facilities for all budgets.Despite the development which reaches around 10km along the west of the bay, Marmaris is also well-known for its expanse of green, present the whole year round thanks to the pine-covered hills which surround the town. There are many beaches around the bay, and there are ancient cities and seaside villages close by for day trips. The yacht harbour is the biggest and newest in Turkey, and therefore the busiest charter port especially for trips along the Turquoise Coast.In addition to the climate, beaches and facilities of the town, the transportation infrastructure is a definite plus for attracting visitors. It has easy connections to the nearby airport Dalaman, ferries to Rhodes, and on the road to Datca and Fethiye. The harbour has attracted private boats from around the world, with yacht maintenance and production in the workshops on the Yalanci Strait. With the climate being comfortable even in winter, and the nearby impressive mountains and pine forests, Marmaris is likely to remain a popular and practical holiday spot for a long time.HistoryIt is thought that the first settlement in Marmaris, whose history dates back to 3400 BC, began with the arrival of a tribe to the region, whose leader was called Kar. The area was then called Karla after him, and its location around the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas always made it an appealing region.Suleyman the Magnificent assembled a force of 200,000 in 1522, whilst launching the siege of the Knights of St John’s base in Rhodes (Rodos). Soon afterwards, he made the city more powerful with the rebuilding of the tiny castle overlooking the town. Lord Nelson and his entire fleet sheltered in the harbour in 1798, en route to Egypt to defeat Napoleon’s armada at the Battle of Aboukir.Marmaris therefore became a place where different civilisations reigned over time, and there is architectural and historical evidence of Egyptian, Asdur, Ion, Dor, Persian, Macedonian, Syrian, Roman, Byzantium, Seljuk and Ottoman presence.ClimateSummers are extremely hot and dry, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees, and winters are warm and wet, plunging to 5 degrees at night. The area is quite typical of a Mediterranean climate.WHERE TO VISIT?Marmaris CastleThought to have been constructed by the Ionians, this small castle on the hill was repaired during the time of Alexander the Great. It was widened and repaired again by Suleyman the Magnificent 1522, during which time his 200,000 troops attacked and seized the island of Rhodes.The castle opened as a museum in 1991, after restorations that took ten years. It has seven galleries, and has a collection of archaeological, historical, ethnographic and nautical exhibits. The views of the city are wonderful, with a wonderful panorama day and night.Marmaris MuseumMarmaris Castle is nationalized on 1979, and restored between 1980 and 1990. Marmaris Museum, is facilitated within Marmaris Castle, and opened for visitors officially on 18th May, 1991. There are seven galleries within castle, two of these are used as warehouses. One gallery is Archeological pieces of arts hall. Third gallery, which is ethnographic hall is organized as Turk house. Fourth gallery is organized as the room of Castle Commander. There is also an exhibition hall within the museum.Tashan and Kemerli BridgeThe bridge, 10km along the Mugla road in the Iskelebasi region, was constructed by Suleyman the Magnificent, and has arched bridges built from stone and brick.….Click for more information <a href="http://www.turkeyvacation.org/marmaristurkey.asp">http://www.turkeyvacation.org/marmaristurkey.asp</a> or <a href="http://www.istanbulhotelsresorts.com">http://www.istanbulhotelsresorts.com</a></div>Istanbul: Two Continentshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/istanbul-two-continents2010-04-12T16:41:44.000Z2010-04-12T16:41:44.000ZGAMZE ÖZKANhttps://tripatini.com/members/GAMZEOZKAN<div>İstanbulArea: 5.712 km²Population: 10.018.735 (2000)Traffic Code: 34The god and human, nature and art are together in there, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see." Lamartine’s famous poetic line reveals his love for Istanbul, describing the embracing of two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe. <a href="http://www.anzacdayonline.com">http://www.anzacdayonline.com</a>Istanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities, has many unique features. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic.Once was capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul still remains the commercial, historical and cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here. Its variety is one of Istanbul’s greatest attractions: The ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars reflect its diverse history. The thriving shopping area of Taksim buzzes with life and entertainment. And the serene beauty of the Bosphorus, Princes Islands and parks bring a touch of peace to the otherwise chaotic metropolis.DistrictAdalar, Avcılar, Bağcılar, Bahçelievler, Bakırköy, Beşiktaş, Bayrampaşa, Beykoz, Beyoğlu, Eminönü, Eyüb, Fatih, Gaziosmanpaşa, Kadıköy, Kâğıthane, Kartal, Küçükçekmece, Pendik, Sarıyer, Şişli, Ümraniye, Üsküdar, Zeytinburnu, Büyükçekmece, Çatalca, Silivri, Şile, Esenler, Güngören, Maltepe, Sultanbeyli, and Taksim….Please click for more information <a href="http://www.istanbulhotelsresorts.com/">http://www.istanbulhotelsresorts.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.precise.travel">http://www.precise.travel</a></div>Istanbul !https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/istanbul-12010-03-26T14:06:10.000Z2010-03-26T14:06:10.000Zvisavisahttps://tripatini.com/members/visavisa<div>Istanbul Istanbul ! We're glad to see you in Istanbul !<br />You can loose yourself in Istanbul Streets . This chaotic city is waiting for you :)<br />YourIstanbul tour starts from Old Town region and continue to Pera region .You know Istanbul is the bridge for Europe and Asia . You can pass only2 minutes from Europe to Asia .<br /><br />We're visavisa! Tour Istanbuland help your Istanbul travelling . We make your trip more attractiveand help to live like a Turkish in this city .<br /><br />visavisa! Tour ;<br />> Airport to hotel transfer<br />> Guide service<br />> Extra attractions packages for Istanbul<br /><br />And now this prices start from 25 € per a person .<br /><br />For example a day trip !<br />> Meeting at airport and transfer to hotel .<br />> Starting from Old Town<br />>>Beyazit<br />>>Cemberlitas<br />>>Cemberlitas Hamami<br />>>Marmara University Rector Building ( outside )<br />>>Hipoddrome<br />>>Blue Mosque<br />>>Hagia Sophia<br />>>TopkapiPalace ( this is not in same day but Topkapi Palace a day trip fortransit passenger tourist so this will be a number one attraction forthese visitors )<br />>>Basilica Cistern ( this is not in same day )<br />>>Istanbul Archeological Museum ( this is not in same day )<br />>>Gulhane Park ( this is not in same day ) and also this is only 5-10 minutes for photographers .<br />>>Sirkeci Gari ( Only 4 minutes )<br />>>Eminonu<br /><br />And if you want to continue<br />a ) We want to go to our hotel !<br />b ) We want to go to Pera district and Dinner Time !<br />c ) We want to go to Eminonu , Egyptian ( Misir Carsisi ) Bazaar and Meal Time !<br /><br />if you prefer "b" we go to Beyoglu and finishing this trip at Taksim Square .<br />if you prefer "c" we go to Eminonu area ! This is so fantastic :)<br /><br /><object height="265" width="320" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/AglGJYby_pQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" ></param><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" ></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AglGJYby_pQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" ></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" ></param><embed wmode="opaque" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AglGJYby_pQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" height="265" width="320" allownetworking="internal"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br />Second day ;<br />> Breakfast<br />> Meeting at your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet !<br />> Topkapi Palace<br />> Basilica Cistern<br />> Suleymaniyah Mosque<br />> Grand Bazaar<br /><span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);font-weight:bold;">> Mahmutpasa Shopping Area *</span> <br /><span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);font-weight:bold;">> Kurkcu Han ( for photographers ! )</span> <span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);">*</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);font-weight:bold;">> Egyptian Bazaar *</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);font-weight:bold;">> Tahtakale Shopping Area</span> <span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);">*</span><br />> Dolmabahce Palace<br />> Besiktas ( Europe ) and a little Bosphorus Tour and passing Kadikoy ( Asia )<br />> Return to Eminonu<br />> Transfer to hotel !<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(102,255,153);font-weight:bold;">* These are changeable</span><br /><object height="265" width="320" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/dZwJB_rhPVw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" ></param><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" ></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dZwJB_rhPVw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" ></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" ></param><embed wmode="opaque" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dZwJB_rhPVw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" height="265" width="320" allownetworking="internal"></embed></object><br />Third day ;<br />Prefer only one programme ;<br /><br />> The Bosphorus Tour<br />> Shopping Tour ( Shopstanbul )<br /><br /><br />Quickstanbul ! Tour Package ;<br />This tour is good for transit passengers to see Istanbul !<br /><br />For example a day trip !<br />> Meeting at airport and transfer to hotel .<br />> Starting from Old Town<br />>> Topkapi Palace<br />>> Hagia Sophia<br />>> Blue Mosque<br />>> Hipoddrome<br />>> Egyptian Bazaar<br />>> Eminonu Tour<br />>> Beyoglu<br />>> Taksim Square<br />>> Extra tour ! Whirling Dervish Show :)<br />>> Return to hotel / airport<br /><br /><object height="265" width="320" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/b2rHjepdDBs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" ></param><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" ></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b2rHjepdDBs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" ></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" ></param><embed wmode="opaque" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b2rHjepdDBs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" height="265" width="320" allownetworking="internal"></embed></object><br /><br />You can get more informations and get special offer from visavisatour@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks !<br />visavisa!</div>All Istanbul Tours & One Nation Travelhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/all-istanbul-tours-amp-one2009-11-29T17:44:55.000Z2009-11-29T17:44:55.000ZOne Nation Travel Turkeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/OneNationTravelTurkey<div><b>ALL <a href="http://www.allistanbultours.com" target="_blank">ISTANBUL TOURS</a></b> is a leading travel agency and tour operator in Turkey with more than seven years of professional travel service. 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<p>Istanbul is a city of many fascinating and fun things to see and do. With its captivating ancient culture, delicious cuisine, and distinct neighborhoods, you can never experience a dull day in Istanbul. Here are the <a href="https://tourflag.com/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A7/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84/" target="_blank">top things to do in Istanbul</a>. </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Hagia Sophia </strong> </span></p>
<p>Perhaps the most famous mosque in Istanbul (and the world, for that matter), it was built in 537 BCE during the Byzantine Empire as a Greek Orthodox church (and the world's largest building). When Turkey became Islamicized it was turned into a mosque, and since 1935 it's been a museum. </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Sultan Ahmed Mosque</strong></span></p>
<p>Also known as the Blue Mosque for its blue-tiled interior, what many consider Istanbul's most beautiful mosque (top) dates back to 1609, it sits alongside Hagia Sophia. </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Süleymaniye Mosque</strong></span> </p>
<p>The fourth of the city's greatest historic mosques, constructed on the third of Istanbul's seven hills in 1557, is smaller and less famous than the three cited above, but still known for its fine craftsmanship and architecture, modeled after Haghia Sophia. Another good thing about visiting it is that it's less crowded with tourists. <br /> <br /><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Ortaköy Mosque</strong></span> </p>
<p>Located right on the water in the district of the same name, it's a graceful little neo-Baroque structure from the mid-19th century, often photographed with the Bosphorus Bridge due to their proximity, a perfect example of how Istanbul blends past and present. </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Topkapi Palace </strong> </span></p>
<p>Dating back to the mid-15th century, shortly after the Islamic conquest of Byzantine Constantinople, this complex of four courtyards and various palatial buildings was the seat of the Ottoman Empire's ruling sultans through the mid-19th century, and is famous for its ornate architecture, sweeping views of Bosphorus Strait, beautiful gardens, and historical artifacts. </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Beylerbeyi Palace </strong> </span></p>
<p>Just across the Bosporous Bridge from the <span style="font-size:10pt;">Ortaköy Mosque, this</span> relatively compact complex was built in the French Second Empire style in the mid-19th century. It served as the summer palace for the Ottoman sultan as well as to entertain visiting heads of state through the very early 20th century. <br /> </p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Istanbul Archaeology Museums </strong> <br /> </span></p>
<p>Occupying the outer gardens of Topkapi Palace, this complex consisting of the <strong>Archaeological Museum</strong>, the <strong>Museum of the Ancient Orient,</strong> and the <strong>Museum of Islamic Art</strong> is a treasure trove assembled over decades, from 1908 to 1953, and houses a remarkable collection of art and artifacts not just from ancient Anatolia but also classical Greece and Rome, with its greatest single treasure being the sarcophagus of one history's most legendary rulers, Alexander the Great. </p>
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