Istanbul & Its Surroundings

We have decided to skip Pamukkale , and go to Cappadocia instead.

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You do not need to join a tour in Istanbul to go to Cappadocia. We make a reservation at the Kelebek Hotel in Goreme. We buy a cheap domestic airplane ticket and manage our flight by ourselves. We do use a guide in Cappadocia because, unlike Istanbul, sights are spread over many miles and transportation is an issue. You can rent a car and drive yourselves. My husband rejects this idea because he wants to look out the window not watch the road.

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We always get a private car and driver and then hire a private guide. As I have serious mobility issues I need someone with extensive knowledge of the area to help me get as close to the attractions as possible. If you elect not to rent a car you would probably be fine on a tour bus with a small group. You can spend at least hours in the Open Air Museum in Goreme. We just take a taxi to visit this place. I put myself in the capable hands of Heritage Travel located in the Kelebek Hotel. They arrange for my guides and transportation.

I have also used them to purchase airline tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia. If you opt for the sunrise balloon ride they can also arrange that for you. Butterfly Balloons is an excellent and reputable company.

I really believe you will enjoy your experience in Cappadocia. You are going to have six active and busy days, but they will leave you renewed in spirit and with many terrific memories.

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See All Istanbul Conversations. Where to stay in Istanbul? Neighborhoods around Taksim Square are very interesting and very different. These neighborhoods that are populated by young wealthy bohemians Galata , Cihangir, Karakoy are not far removed from some popular and even some disreputable neighborhoods Tarlabasi for example.

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Approximately ten years ago all neighbourhoods around this square were deemed dangerous, today you can walk everywhere without any problems. Istanbul is a safe city! The Istanbul Cultural Centre is located in the Beyoglu district, in the neighborhoods of Cihangir, Galata and Karakoy you will find a multitude of art galleries and trendy shops. This district is very accessible by subway, dolmus collective taxi funiculars Karakoy and Kabatas and boats.

The Galata district is located north of the Golden Horn, a position that separates the old city centre of what was the ancient Constantinople and what is now the historic district of Sultanahmet.

Historically this area was a colony of the Republic of Genoa between and as well as the financial centre of the Ottoman Empire until the 19th century. In this street we advise you to visit the Salt museum Salt is a non-profit foundation engaged in renovation and in the reconstruction of the archives of the Ottoman Empire. Located in the beautiful building of the former Ottoman Bank it houses temporary exhibitions, a library but also a section devoted to the Ottoman Bank Archives and a very good restaurant. We recommend you go up and take in the view. The panorama of the city is spectacular.

Street Serdar I Ekrem Street is fashionable and in this vain you will find many designer shops and very nice bars.

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If you still want to enjoy a spectacular view of Istanbul visit the terrace of the Hotel George for a drink. Do not hesitate to get lost in the narrow streets. It was built a thousand years after Hagia Sophia and is facing the Church. The mosque is called blue because of the blue tiles of its interior walls. This is one of the few mosques in the world with six minarets. The Blue Mosque is today one of the most visited tourist attractions of Istanbul.

Admission is free like all the mosques in Turkey.

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The Suleymaniye Mosque is a beautiful mosque built by Sinan , the great Ottoman architect of Suleiman the Magnificent. It was built between and Details of the mosque are fascinating and all have their own anecdotes , such as the four minarets and balconies 10 indicating that Suleiman the Magnificent was the fourth Sultan of Istanbul and the 10th the Ottoman dynasty. In the vicinity of the mosque you will find a real city with schools, a library, a hammam and restaurants. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Blog The Guide Seasons Where to stay?