Dear Guppies and Guppays.. especially those in the Turkey salaammzzzz to uuuzzzz!!!
Ok,anyone recommend a MUST SEE sight seeing list ???.. its a short trip but inshallah wish to cram in as much as two legs can walk:cb:…also any desis recommend any MUST eat places:yummy:???.. will be very much appreciated :k:…Thanks!!!
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
I have been to Istanvul.A great place :) ,but not roamed much ,though.
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
.. hmmm thanks for that !!!.. but not helpful:bummer:!!.. thank you anyway!
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
Sultan ahmet mosque,helga sophia,istikbal caddesi,(you can visit these places in one day,they all r in same area)
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Aqls thanks hun. but can u tell me what istikbal caddesi is????... thanks!
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
poppies ...istikbal caddesi (road) is in same area TAKSIM near sultan ahmet mosque,helga sofia etc etc..it is good for shopping and food .
This place is very popular .
You can have fun there in TRAM as well.
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Istanbul is lovely.
Thanks Aqls for that info…the area is where its all happening.. and it seems like a central location in terms of travelling out to other places… cheers:k:
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But... i will not recommend visiting Ist. in fall.
Have plans set for summers... summers are elegant. Falls are windy and messy and snowy.
Then when u will be ready, i'll give u a detour, a virtual one.
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Thanks CF…looks like Fall it is:hehe:…;)…this month actually:k:!!!
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Cold Fire is absolutely right. I went to Istanbul in Dec 2005 on Saudi Airlines straight after performing Umra. Weather in Jeddah was normal and I wore half sleeve shirt. During the descent in Istanbul roof tops visible from airplane window were white and some showing red colored tiles. Still I could't figure out that I was in half sleeves. While waiting for baggage, still it was warm inside. Very nice! As soon as the EXIT door opened, A COLD BLOW HIT MY FACE AND I WAS FREEZING LIKE A RAT PUT IN REFRIGERATOR! Took a taxi quickly, didn't fix price and went straight to Sultanahmet. The hotel guy laughed and laughed at me! His assistant took me to a market about half kilometer away walking on snow to buy a sweater. Can't forget that day in my life.
The tram runs from one corner of Sultanahmet (Heya Sophia Mosque, Topkapi museum side) to Aksaray (the far end). In between are few tram stops, many shops and restaurants. Famous Grand Bazar (covered bazar) is also mid way. You can do it in half day. After that, take a taxi to Taksim Square. You can't go there using tram as it is a different route. Istiklal Street is at the main crossing (chowk) of Taksim square. It is a long street with many shops and eateries. This all you can do in one day.
On second day, take Taxi and go to Esentepe Hills. This area is posh and up in hills. Only trendy shops there. View of Bosphorus Bridge linking Asia with Europe is amazing from there. Looks tiny donwthere. Visit AKMERKEZ and GALLERIA malls. If you have time, visit Dollmabacha Palace right at Bosphorus (sea). Hire a boat and don't forget to eat fresh seafood at various stalls. Amazing food!
I love Istanbul and can't wait to go again!
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
its a beautiful city..
Re: Istanbul- anyone recommend a two day MUST SEE intinerary???
we all must visit...
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What are prices like? Specificly taxi and food prices?
[quote=“mustanamalik”]
Cold Fire is absolutely right. I went to Istanbul in Dec 2005 on Saudi Airlines straight after performing Umra. Weather in Jeddah was normal and I wore half sleeve shirt. During the descent in Istanbul roof tops visible from airplane window were white and some showing red colored tiles. Still I could’t figure out that I was in half sleeves. While waiting for baggage, still it was warm inside. Very nice! As soon as the EXIT door opened, A COLD BLOW HIT MY FACE AND I WAS FREEZING LIKE A RAT PUT IN REFRIGERATOR! Took a taxi quickly, didn’t fix price and went straight to Sultanahmet. The hotel guy laughed and laughed at me! His assistant took me to a market about half kilometer away walking on snow to buy a sweater. Can’t forget that day in my life.
The tram runs from one corner of Sultanahmet (Heya Sophia Mosque, Topkapi museum side) to Aksaray (the far end). In between are few tram stops, many shops and restaurants. Famous Grand Bazar (covered bazar) is also mid way. You can do it in half day. After that, take a taxi to Taksim Square. You can’t go there using tram as it is a different route. Istiklal Street is at the main crossing (chowk) of Taksim square. It is a long street with many shops and eateries. This all you can do in one day.
On second day, take Taxi and go to Esentepe Hills. This area is posh and up in hills. Only trendy shops there. View of Bosphorus Bridge linking Asia with Europe is amazing from there. Looks tiny donwthere. Visit AKMERKEZ and GALLERIA malls. If you have time, visit Dollmabacha Palace right at Bosphorus (sea). Hire a boat and don’t forget to eat fresh seafood at various stalls. Amazing food!
ohhh mustanamalik!!! Thankssssss soo much for such detail!!!:k:… im making note of ur advice!!! At least I know i have to take my winter woolies!!!:k:…the intinerary covers most of what u said.. have u been to the ancient city of Troy? (Canakkale) I know theres not much there but its history so may be visiting …thank you soo very much 
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its a beautiful city.
:k:.. thanks
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İts not that cold these days but yes we are on swine flu high alert :)
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awww Aqls thank you ssssooo much!!! Much appreciated!!!;)… Ill still pack a few cardies!!!:k: