Cheap Istanbul Holidays Give You Greater Savings
by Daisy Wilkinson Travel GuidesThe historic, cultural, and economic centre of Turkey,
Istanbul is a transcontinental city with some parts of it in Europe and the
rest in Asia. Owing to this unique feature, it is considered as a bridge
between the West and the East. It receives more than 12 million tourists every
year, who arrive from different corners of the globe to explore its historical
and cultural attractions. Most of the magnificent structures in the city were
built during different times in history that saw the reign of some mighty
rulers, such as the Greeks, Romans, and the Ottomans.
You can enjoy cheap
Istanbul holidays if you plan your holiday to this city during the
winter season, as the climate is extremely cold with plenty of rainfall. This
is the time when the hotels in this part of Turkey come up with some attractive
deals on room rates. In terms of weather and affordable air travel and
accommodation, the period from March to May and from September to November
would be the best times to visit the city. The busiest tourist season is from
June to August when most of the tourists explore this city. During this time of
the year, the hotel accommodations would be expensive and you'll get crowds of
tourists at various places.
While enjoying your Istanbul holidays, you'll get to explore the city's popular
attractions. Among them is Aya Sofya or Hagia Sophia, which is a museum and
former Ottoman imperial mosque. It is one of the most famous landmarks of this
Turkish city and is believed to be one of the finest examples of Byzantine
architecture. Another awe-inspiring attraction worth exploring is the Sultan
Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the 'Blue Mosque' owing to its blue-shaded
exteriors and interiors. The Topkapi Palace can also be visited for its elegant
courtyards and excellent interiors displaying Islamic artworks.
During your Istanbul
holidays, you'll also get the chance to indulge in some exciting
outdoor activities. One of them is a rowing tour, which takes you through some
fantastic views of the areas surrounding the Golden Horn. You can take a
sailing tour from the city to the Princess Islands organised by any of the
local tour operators. A boat charter with breakfast included can be one of the
most memorable experiences you can have in Istanbul. You can also have a
thrilling time outdoors with the help of a bicycle tour organised by one of the
tour operators that arrange guided biking tours.
A visit to any of the restaurants in this city would
allow you to explore its best varieties of the Turkish cuisine. Among them is
the Menemen, which is Turkey's version of omelette prepared using eggs,
tomatoes, roasted onions, and spices. This dish has been named after a district
in Izmir and is mostly preferred for breakfast by the Turkish people. For
starters, you can order Meze that can be a salad of grilled eggplant or a dip
made from yoghurt or tomato. You can also enjoy various kinds of Kebabs, such
as the Doner and Adana.
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