By Tankut Aran

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On Sale: Nov 19, 2024
Page Count: 432 pages
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN-13: 9781641716192

Walk in the footsteps of emperors and sultans, marvel at some of the greatest monuments on earth, and experience the wonders of East and West with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Istanbul you’ll find:

Comprehensive coverage for exploring Istanbul
Top sights and hidden gems, from the world’s largest domed churches and monumental mosques to relaxing Turkish baths
How to connect with local culture: Haggle with merchants in the lively Grand Bazaar, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action
Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps
The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go
Strategic advice from trusted Rick Steves Europe tour guides Lale and Tankut Aran on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of their must-see favorites
Useful resources including a packing list, a Turkish phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Complete, up-to-date information on Istanbul’s neighborhoods, plus a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Istanbul.

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Rick Steves

About the Author

Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves’ Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle). When not on the road, Rick is active in his church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform, and ending hunger. To recharge, Rick plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade Mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. Find out more about Rick at http://www.ricksteves.com and on Facebook.

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Lale Surmen Aran

About the Author

Lale Surmen Aran and Tankut Aran, an Istanbul-based couple who have been married for 11 years, lead tours for Turkish and American groups to wherever they can (including Best of Turkey tours for Rick Steves Europe). They have a passion for unusual travel destinations, and always enjoy learning about the past, present, and future of the peoples of the world. With each trip, they say they become new souls, enriched and enlightened, taking one step forward. In addition to traveling, tour guiding, and guidebook researching, they run an Istanbul-based travel agency, SRM Travel (srmtravel.com).

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