Have visited before and seen all the major sights. This time I found the Turks unhelpful and unfriendly generally and it was not easy to negotiate the city independently. The new cruise terminal is massive--it feels like you walk a mile from the ship and out of the terminal. ...
Super fun and interesting and bustling. We were fairly intentional on what to do and barely scratched the surface. The Bosporous was awesome and interesting. We also went to Mezza 360 Restaurant after doing research several months prior, and it was incredible food and the views were AWESOME! We didn't get in until 11:00 and left the next day at 1:00 so choppy on time. Spice market was also a ...
Vert busy, Did city on our. Crowds everywhere and non peak season. Not able to see everything we wanted due to crowds and long lines at sites. Port is new and modern and takes an additional 15 minutes to get to city side. ...
To be immersed in this culture so different from ours was a growth experience- the viewing of the mosques, the bazaar, the Bosphorus boat ride, the sights and sounds of the diverse populace was so thrilling
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Last visit to Istanbul was wonderful but now it is awful. Ridiculous terminal with intense security, city so full of traffic expensive trips could not be finished in time. Avoid. Such a pity. ...
We have been several times to Istanbul. Try to fit in the Blue Mosque (currently closed for rennovation), the Hagia Sofia and the Topkapi Palace, as well as the spice market and the grand bazaar. All within easy walking distance of the port. ...
