Monday, April 23, 2012

Teaser: Istanbul

Proposed Itinerary:


Day 1: Train Stop Sultanahmet
We can start the journey with visiting Old Istanbul
Aya Sofya/Hagia Sofia 
9:00-7:30 pm Tues-Sun    TL20/children under 6 free Closed Monday
Blue Mosque
                                          Free                           closed during prayer times 
Basilica Cistern
9:00-6:30 pm                    TL10
Obelisk of Theodosius      Free
Spiral Column

Day 2: Train Stop Cemberlitas
 Topkapi Sarayi
9:00-7:00 pm Wed-Mon  Harem TL15/palace TL20 Closed Tuesday

Divan Yolu Cadessi       Free
Cemberlitas                    Free

Cemberlitas Hamami
Turk Bath 6:00-midnight Euros 14.50-39.50

Day 3: Train Stop Cemberlitas
Bosphorus Cruise
10:35, noon, 1:35 pm      TL 10/TL17 return trip

Grand Bazaar

9:00-7:00 pm Mon-Sat    Free                                   Closed Sunday
Beyazit Mosque              Free
Suleymanive Camii         Free
Mosque

Alternate Locations:
Dolmabahce Palace
For Museum goers:
Istanbul Archaeology Musuem
Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum


Day 4: Day Trip Options
Troy





3 comments:

  1. Here is my research:
    http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com
    https://www.airfare.com
    http://www.cheapoair.com
    http://www.bt-store.com
    http://www.weflyhome.com
    http://www.bookings.es/hotel/tr/avicenna.html?aid=100009;label=yho748jc;sid=2c8ab9b33082cb7b2a8b2d5266a9eaff;checkin=;checkout=
    http://icemtour.com/

    1. Turkish baths
    2. Ephesus - Paul, very Christian. 15% excavated so far. 5 miles from Aegean sea
    3. Pamukkakale - hot springs, nice hotel, pool with ancient columns in it
    4. Aphrodisias - ancient civilization. just like Greece
    4. Konya - very Islamic, Rumi's tomb, his message of love. St. Paul also visited. Darvesh's circling around in meditation, one hand down to represent hand on Quran and other up to represent world.
    5. Cappadocia - Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, Güzelyurt . Green motel
    6. Ankara - modern
    7. Aspendos, Perga and Pamukkale of Turkey where song was shot (near Antalya)
    8. Along Turkey's southwest coast, beautiful wooden boats (called gulets) cruise the azure waters, exploring coves and inlets. I capped off my trip with a day-cruise from the resort town of Bodrum
    9. Istanbul - the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Chora Church, and Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent). You'll also enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise, guided walking tours of the city walls, Old Town, and New District — and be amazed by Topkapı Palace, the colorful Grand Bazaar and the exotic Egyptian Spice Market.

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  2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Turkey
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Croatia

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