Istanbul is a city of desires

Istanbul is completely unlike any other European city. It has noisy ethnic bazaars, to which merchants from all over the country bring products made by themselves. Although Istanbul is not considered a cheap city, this rule does not apply to markets. They can buy pretty inexpensive, but beautiful things.

Near the main bazaar there is a mosque, the entrance to which is free. You can visit it to everyone, but you must behave yourself as the customs require. In the mosque it is customary to take off shoes, and women also have to put on a headscarf.

Tours to Turkey involve sightseeing, and Istanbul is no exception. Before you visit Hagia Sophia, you should definitely stock up on desires. The courtyard of the mosque can impress any tourist: it is made in blue. The entrance to it is free, and everything is allowed, only during the prayer Muslims are not allowed. In one of the columns in the northern nave there is a hole in which it is customary to shove the thumb of the hand and turn. It is necessary to describe the circle in a clockwise direction, the fulfillment of desire depends on this. If it works out, then the desire is sure to come true. This column can be found by a bunch of tourists who surround it. After the visit, you can leave a donation. An interesting fact is that a check is given for donations. Visiting the mosque is included in the program of the sightseeing tour of Istanbul.

The second desire is useful when visiting the Basilica Cistern. This is a fairly ancient underground reservoir, which has several columns. They rise directly from the source. One of them has a pool of desires. The pool decided to make a wish and throw a coin to make it come true. This storage tank for Byzantines served as the main source of water. If desired, tourists can visit this Christian church, which has an underground source and, according to the belief, heals many diseases. And all this is possible to see if there are vouchers to Turkey. The Basilica cistern can be visited independently, as well as as part of a tour group with a professional guide. Such excursions are held every day, its cost is about $ 30 per person.

Convenience is that all these attractions are within walking distance of each other. That is why it is very advantageous to single out one day for cultural enlightenment and to get around all at once. Sightseeing tour of Istanbul in its program includes a visit to the Aya-Sofia mosque, Basilica Cistern, Galata Bridge, Sultan Ahmet Square and many other interesting places. The program lasts 8 hours, during this time, tourists are offered lunch at the restaurant of Pierre Lotti.

Often, tourists visit the Sultan Ahmed Square, and tours to Turkey often mean her visit. This square is considered one of the world's great open-air museums. Here you can relax, sit next to a fountain, think about something, enjoy eating ice cream and listen to music that is heard from surrounding mosques.

The Archaeological Museum is very popular for visits. He owns monuments of the ancient world.

Feel the noise of the central part of the city and see Istanbul from all sides will allow a walk along the Galata Bridge. It is with him that the seven hills, each with a mosque, are opened.

When choosing tours to Turkey, special attention should be paid to those that can include a walk along the Bosphorus. It is there that you can ride a boat, think and reflect on the future.

To leave was good, you must follow several rules. It's absolutely necessary to carry a passport with you everywhere, have medical insurance with you and try not to go anywhere with the locals, especially women.

Istanbul is a beautiful and big city, which, even if you want, can not be avoided in one day. This city has given not only the sights of the Turkish capital, but the whole world. It has become a historical treasure that attracts the attention of almost every traveler. Rest in Istanbul can leave pleasant memories for many years.

As a rule, tourists stay in Istanbul for three days. It is this time that is enough to get acquainted with the city, to visit all the important places and to make a fuss. But three days is very little for a vacation. Therefore, it is convenient to combine visiting Istanbul with rest on the coast of the Mediterranean or the Aegean Sea. The easiest way to get from the southern coast of the country to Istanbul is to fly by plane. Tickets are very inexpensive, the time in flight will be about an hour. It is not necessary to start a vacation from Istanbul, and then fly to the sea. You can fly to Antalya and choose a suitable excursion to Istanbul on the spot. The tour includes air travel. If the program is designed for more than one day, then tourists are accommodated in three-star hotels in the city center. Keep in mind that you can not find all-inclusive food there. Breakfast, lunch and dinner you will have for an extra charge in cafes or restaurants.