Architecturally stunning, hospitable and bustling, Istanbul is Turkey’s cosmopolitan link between Asia and Europe. With vibrant cultures, memorable sights to see, a fascinating history and some truly addictive cuisine, an Istanbul vacation is an ideal introduction to Turkey. And you’re never truly clean unless you’ve experienced the enthusiastic scrubbings of one of Istanbul’s many wonderful Turkish baths!
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Istanbul was a great place to stay, with so much to do. The accommodation was in a brilliant location to enjoy both the historic sights and going out. It has been beautifully restored and was perfect for a couple.
(more)Each sense has been impressed with a memory that will not be forgotten... Breath taking vistas, melodic calls to prayer, whiffs of wild herbal hedges...Genuinely friendly Turkish people who really want to know your story and tell you theirs. This trip provided a deep insight into it all. (more)The Aya Sofia was breathtaking and the Topkapi Palace was also very atmospheric. The hamam (turkish baths) were brilliant... (more)We invite every traveler who books a vacation via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the vacations they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same vacation can have different views!
