Rick Steves' Europe: Istanbul, Turkey
A bustling modern metropolis, the Turkish city also reminds travelers that the charm of traditional cultures is still something to value
- By Rick Steves
- Smithsonian.com, May 01, 2010
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Comments (3)
If Rick Steeves had a choice of going to Turkey or Italy on his bucket list and had only a choice of one which would he choose? Thks!
Posted by Nell Haygarth on January 30,2013 | 06:51 PM
My daughter needs to use her handicap scooter. I need to use a walker. Are ther any trips for physically challenged people. We are interested in Turkey, Egyptand other exotic countries.
Thank you for the information
Maria Alquilar
Posted by Maria Alquilar on July 7,2011 | 12:13 PM
Hi! I have traveled to Turkey twice,once in 2002, and the 2nd time,in 2006, with a biblical trip called: Turkey and the seven churchs, with a good freind of mine!
I loved Turkey, it has so much History, and beaty! I saw the Blue Mosque,and it was one of my favorite site's to see in Istanbul, besides Topkopi palace!
I have also seen: Troy,Bursa, known for it's silk,Cappadocia and all of the seven churchs, and more.The people are warm, the sites are great, and alot of History!
D.K. from Nebraska.
Posted by Debbie Kitkowski on May 13,2010 | 07:42 PM