How could a foreign visitor enjoy Istanbul at its best?

What should a foreign visitor do in Istanbul to ensure he/she gets the most out of it during a short stay in this city?

You are in Istanbul, one of the world’s most fascinating cities literally… You have a couple of days to spend in this fantastic environment bringing together the East and the West, the modern and authentic.. You are in such a giant city that without getting proper assistance it is practically impossible not to feel lost…

So, what do you do you consult with someone you know.. Someone who has long lived in this giant metropole.. Or else you have to go to a tourism agency and ask for their help which might mean you could most probably go on a routine tour and see places they have already chosen for you.. Although the cost for this alternative might not be very dear we would still suggest you set out to discover the city on your own.. In this case some well worth reading articles on the net might shed a light on this adventure.

Down below we would like to comfort you with several hints so as to make sure you are a happy visitor at the end of the day you would spend in this gigantic town.

A very detailed article about the subject is available on below link.

http://www.timeout.com/istanbul/features/278/20-great-things-to-do-in-istanbul

31.03.2013
Editor, BTT