YEAR END TRAVEL GUIDE
SUNDAY STAR, SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2022
Seamless travel
experience in Turkey
WITHOUT warning, Turkey whisks you away
to experiences beyond your wildest dreams.
Some travellers say they found solace in the
vast Cappadocian desert. Others say it was
the people who greet you like friends as they
were walking through Istanbul markets.
For most people, it was both. The
magnificent natural wonders and the
warmth of the people will draw you in
immediately. As you walk down the bustling
souks in Istanbul, smelling the scent of fresh
cardamom and nodding at the enthusiastic
shopkeepers who claim their goods to be the
best, you will be overcome with a profound
sense of belonging.
The nation’s largest city is a celebration of
life and the energy in the air is contagious.
Of course, you have to make your way to
the famous Sultanahmet Square. What was
once the social centre of Constantinople
attracts millions of tourists yearly to admire
the jaw-dropping Ottoman architecture.
Home to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia
and Topkapi Palace, the square is a perfect
amalgamation of Turkey and its rich
history.
Getting around Istanbul can be a bit of a
hassle, especially in the city centre. Expect
heavy traffic as you move from one place to
another. It is highly recommended to spend
a bit more for a pleasant experience on the
road by upgrading to a more comfortable
vehicle.
Exceptional Turkish experiences
The sunsets in Istanbul are truly magical,
especially from the Bosphorus Strait.
Guided by the ambient sound of waves, you
will be filled with awe the minute you step
onto your sunset cruise. It will immediately
become clear that the Bosphorus Strait is
the most important part of Istanbul as the
city is built around it. If getting on a luxury
Cappadocia is a wonderland filled with hot air balloons, whimsical fairy chimneys and
spectacular rock formations painted with stunning natural-coloured hues.
cruise is the best way to see Istanbul as it some Turkish coffee, you will then be
was intended, who are we to deny it? surrounded by hundreds of hot air balloons
From Istanbul, you can hop on a flight to continuing their ascension into the clouds.
Cappadocia. The veins of the city fade into Be prepared to be spellbound by the
fields of vegetation and open up to a rocky Turkish charm that is sure to leave you with
desert. Cappadocia is a wonderland filled beautiful memories and larger-than-life
with whimsical fairy chimneys and experiences.
spectacular rock formations painted with If there is a place you should visit once in
stunning natural-coloured hues. Of course, your lifetime, it would be Turkey.
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