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Istanbul Travel Information
The only city in the world to be built on two continents where the
waters of the Black Sea meet the Sea of Marmara.
Istanbul
Turkey
An exotic location at any time of the year, Istanbul was home to the
sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
The city's arched domes and tall minarets act as useful landmarks in a
bewildering skyline and the Bosphorous is nothing less than
breathtaking!
Istanbul has a colourful history dating back to its time as the heart of
the Byzantine Empire.
For a short break with a difference, Istanbul offers a glimpse of an
ancient, exciting and exotic world.
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Istanbul Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Flights to Istanbul can be booked online with direct flights from the
UK. The flight time to Istanbul is approx 3 3/4 hours. A Turkish
visa must be purchased on arrival at Istanbul airport, £10 per person,
payable by Sterling note only.
Discount hotel rates in Istanbul are also available to book online, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for online availability.
Getting Around
Taxis are cheap and a much more comfortable way of getting from A to B
than by public transport.
For the adventurous, a shared taxi, known as a 'dolmus' is a fun way to
get around and fares are fixed.
Must See
The Old City south of the Golden Horn contains the major sights: the
Mosque of Suleiman; St. Sophia; the Blue Mosque; the Underground Cistern
- a sunken palace 14 centuries old; Topkapi Palace, ancient residence of
the Sultans.
The Blue Mosque
Must Do
A boat trip on the Bosphorus is a must. For shopaholics the Grand Bazaar
offers the perfect remedy; a maze of streets and alleyways containing
4000 shops and stalls.
The Taksim district is the heart of commercial Istanbul, with a more
European feel and where you will find the glorious Dolmabahce Palace and
a good selection of shops.
During the two important Muslim periods of Ramadan and Kurban Baynami
many shops and restaurants close.
To Relax
In good weather dine out along the shores of the Marmara or the
Bosphorus and enjoy seafood, kebabs and sweet delicacies.
Visit a gazino for dinner and cabaret including belly dancing and try a
proper Turkish bath.
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
JAN 8 FEB 9 MAR 11
APR 15 MAY 20 JUN
24 JUL 26 AUG 27 SEP 24 OCT
19 NOV 15 DEC 11
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Istanbul by Cheap
Online Flights
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Not to Miss in Istanbul
> Colourful and chaotic, Istanbul is a city unlike any
other
> On the shores of Bosphorous, this is where Europe meets Asia
> Visit Kapali Carsi, the world's largest covered bazaar
> Istanbul is positively overflowing with food - kebabs and
fish, sweet baklava and the ubiquitous Turkish Delight
Love it or Hate it - Turkish Delight
> Must sees include, the Mosque of Suleiman, Topkapi Palace and
Blue Mosque
> This skyline of mosques and palaces display the city's
eastern promise
> A boat trip on the Bosphorous is a great way to see another
side to Istanbul
> Although complex and intriguing, Istanbul is an extremely
friendly city
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