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Istanbul
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Queen of Cities
A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.Head to Kapali Carsi and Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisifor plenty of shopping. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Taksim Square, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, explore the world behind art at Chora Museum, and visit Ortakoy.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Istanbul day trip tool.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dubai to Istanbul. While traveling from Dubai, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Istanbul
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Turkey travel guide
Rich in culture and customs and brimming with hospitality, natural beauty, and historical heritage, Turkey serves as a crossroads between Asia and Europe. The landmass known as Anatolia on which Turkey thrives has been home to numerous civilizations and their faiths and cultures, as attested by the 13 World Heritage Sites and countless religious sites you'll find here. Relive the ancient world through the ruins, customs, and traditions that are among the nation's most precious heritages. Adventure-seekers have plenty do to here, including mountain climbing, scuba diving, rafting, and skiing. A holiday to Turkey is incomplete without a cup of Turkish coffee, the pinnacle of Turkish cuisine inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
