Istanbul Travel Answers

Hi. Check out this thread: http://www.virtualtourist.com/f/p/2b9b/ And, also check out the Istanbul page under destinations. Loads of great pages have been built on this fabulous city. Have a great time!! But beware... Istanbul might seduce you and you'll never want to leave.

Afeter my morning meeting, if I don't fal alseep there. I brief you on some thing. There are allot of pro's on VT that will certainly will help you better that I. Cheers! Terry = )

Hello check this link it miught be interesting fo U Thee is a big VT meeting there oin Feb 22 but 1 VFTer is coming on 25 or smth, so there wi perhaps be a mini-meeting on 25 Ask Betul (80-bettyboo), I think she;l welcome u there too :)

As all other VTs said there are good tips about Istanbul on VT pages.....but if you need any help for any daily issues please do not hesitate to contact with me.....That would be cool if you could join us on 22nd Feb.... Enjoy Istanbul :) Aslihan

I just visited there last September. There are enough must see sights in Istanbul for a month visit if you had the time. I would list my top places as : Aya Sophia, Blue Mosque, the covered bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Dolhamce Palace and the Sultanmet Mosque. It is also just a great place to roam the streets and soak in the culture. you can't walk hardly anywhere in the old city and not run into a Roman or Ottoman building or ruin of some kind. For social or nightlife the Sultanmet area has a lot of tourist orientated spots. For a more "Turkish" experience check out the Taksim square area.

I'm not quite sure about Sultanahmet's but for night life, instead of Sultanahmet, Taksim is the best area for any kind of entertaining programs.....But the thing is....you can't see the clubs and the bars on the main street...they are all located in the little streets around Istiklal Str. If you write me what you are interested with I can inform you about that kind of places..... Cheers, Aslihan

Aslihan, I'm coming from Georgia, with no guide books so any help in finding the decent places, however difficult, would be much appreciated. Cheers

hi Abra, you are welcome to Istanbul, we can meet up with u wish, kind of small meeting :) as for all the sightseeing part, they are all located the area called Sultanahmet , where u will most probably will be staying at, cause all the youth hostel are in Sultanahmet.. as for social life, as Aslýhan told you, it is in Taksim... IngaA, thanks, backpak was gonna come over 25th but she will be here 5th of Mrach...

sooo....let's meet for coffee in your first day....of course if you will be available....so we can tell you all the best things about Istanbul in that little meeting . If it's fine for you please let me know about your availability.

I'm in , just tell me where and when.. btw Beatle, I reckon we will be doing meeting all the time here in Istanbul, don't forget backpak is coming 5th of Mrach as well..you are invited..

As you know, I'll have a surgery soon....now I know the date..... next Friday (you didn't know the exact date, but it will be on Friday...very soon) if I could be able to talk and for going out....I'll be there. :)

A coffee would be a great idea for the Mon, as I've found out local knowledge is better than any guidebook. I'm relying on a couple of connections so the afternoon could be a no show; I would suggest early evening somewhere in the Sultanahmet. Pse advise?

Fine for me.... :)

for Monday 7 p.m infront of S.Sofia Museum...is any good ???

I'll be there on time....What about you Abra???

Having fun yet on VT? Nice to explore and talk with people all over the world. Too bad our politicians in this world doesn't belong to VT, maybe they would cop a differrent attitude and maybe peace would have a better chance for ALL ! Terry

7pm sounds good and I'll be there as long as the Trabzon connection works: If not, I'll be able to give 6 hrs notice in the VT. Where is the best place to change?

ok , we will be there on time, let us know if something changes..at sultanahmet u can exchange money

i may offer u Pudding Restaurant in sultanahmet. nice and warm atmosphere.

i was just there in the morning . it is so nice to walk in a snowy weather at sultanahmet area.

thanks Babazula, are u coming tonight for the meeting?

Have fun you guys! Please drink a glass of Raki on my behalf, along with some cheese and melon. O o o, I miss Istanbul sooo much!

I hope you had a good night and all the VT ers made it. Pity my timings are slightly out! On a practical note: What's decent price from the airport to Sultanahmet in Liras/.

unfortunately, no mate.

Abra, I'm terribly sorry that I'll not be able to meet with you tonight.....Since I live in the Asia side...there's no way to come over there.....too risky.......hope you guys will have good time together......Please forgive me :) Aslihan