Archive for: November 2007

This was our highlight dinner evening and we were brought to a massive nightclub which obviously caters to tour groups.  We were all busy chatting away on the coach and I believe it was the Hilton Hotel that we went to, but …

If you happen to be a vegetarian or fishertarian as we are, then dining in Turkey is not a problem.  Many of the Turkish dishes are based on aubergine, zucchini, tomatoes or peppers, usually stuffed with rice …

If ever you need convincing that the Turkish like their sweets, a visit to the Egyptian Spice Market will do the job.  Here you’ll …

A visit to a Turkish carpet centre is unavoidable on any organized tour to Turkey.  We’ve been to a few carpet centres in the past, but nevertheless, we still find the experience …

Apart from the Treasury, the other most popular part of the Palace is The Harem.  You’d need a separate ticket to enter the harem and there is a usually long queue to get in.  The harem was the …

The Summer Pavilion was built by Sultan Ibrahim in 1640.  As this place was used for the circumcision ceremonies of the crown princes, it is also called the Circumcision Room.  The walls are covered with rare samples of …