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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to visit Istanbul's world-renowned Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, explore the waters of the Bosphorus, and bargain hunt through famous bazaars. With
Rick Steves’ Istanbul, travelers can experience everything Istanbul, has to offer – economically and hassle-free.
• Features historical walking tours and trip itineraries where you can admire The Blue Mosque, find deals at the Grand Bazaar, and discover Topkapi Palace
• Designates friendly places to eat and sleep, with suggestions for day plans, historical walking tours, and trip itineraries
• Provides clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot
• Includes web support at www.ricksteves.com, the most heavily visited European destination website, for insight on hotels, restaurants, sights, and culture
• Contains color maps and photos
America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.
Synopsis
You can count on a Rick Steves guidebook to tell you what you really need to know when traveling to Istanbul.
Rick Steves Istanbul is a “tour guide in your pocket” to one of the worlds grandest cities. Walking in the footsteps of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans, youll explore the city where Europe meets Asia. With this up-to-date advice, youll make the most out of your time and money, and have your pick of good-value hotels and restaurants. Self-guided walking tours lead you through historic mosques, ancient mosaic-speckled churches, bustling bazaars, and artifact-packed museums. Youll find out where the locals go for seafood and for the citys tastiest Turkish delight candies.
In this Rick Steves guide, Lale Surmen Aran and Tankut Aran team up to guide you through the European — and Asian — city of Istanbul.