Would you like to attend an activity in Istanbul?

If you want to see something to be shown in Istanbul, then you must see this  activity. The Activity will be shown in European side , in Tophane. I think that such an activity must be seen, especially in Istanbul.

When you reach Tophane, before attending to Biennial, you can smoke hookah because hookah is one of the most famous thing to do in Tophane. Also you can get on tram or can  walk. Read more »

My Journey to Istanbul

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Last year, I had the great opportunity to visit Istanbul, We reached Istanbul SAW airport around 10:00 o’clock in the morning. One thing that I must say is that this country brings up a great blend of religious and secular elements. Over there I spent some unforgettable moments of my life. Riding the trolley through the new city was an amazing experience which reminded me of Shimla (A state in India).

Our first day was started with a short visit to Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University, followed by Bayazit Mosque.  On a cold Tuesday evening, we went Read more »

Istanbul Tour Guide – Aykut Altınışık

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Aykut Altınışık

I am a Turkish archaeologist, lecturer and highly experienced official tour guide in Turkey. I have studied ancient history and archaeology for 4 years, earned a degree in classical archaeology at the University of Ankara (1994). I have worked on important archeological excavations all around Turkey during my archaeology studies. I started working as Read more »

Istanbul Shopping Festival

 

Istanbul Shopping Fest is a festival that will make shopping more delightful between March 18 and April 26, 2011 in Istanbul. The festival is under the auspices of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Governorship of Istanbul, with the support of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and several other bodies.

This massive organization will last 40 days and 40 nights with attendance of hundred thousands of shops and stores which have special discounts and extra shopping hours. The festival aims to attract interest of both domestic and foreign tourists. But, it is fairly more attractive for foreign visitors with the tax-free shopping. Read more »

Istanbul Tour Guide – Safiye Kaban

Safiye KABAN

Safiye KABAN

Hello Everybody!!

My name is Safiye. I am an officially licensed tour guide in Istanbul also Turkey. I would like to share my knowledge and touristic attranctions with you about Istanbul. I will try to explain Turkish Culture and basic information about Turkish lifestyle.

I was born a small town in north of the Turkey. I went to Kusadasi for my university education and stayed there for 5 years. I studied Tourism Management and Tourism Guiding Department. Then I moved to Istanbul and started to work to be a professional tour guide.

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