Monday, November 12, 2018

Turkey (Istanbul) Nov 2018 Part 1 D-9

A side alley in Iswtiklal Street
/ Taksim Square, Istanbul

Taksim Square, Istanbul
Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul 

Day 9 - Friday 9 Nov 2018 - SA tour brochure quotes " After breakfast, take a stroll on Taksim Square, a major tourist & leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops & hotels along the Istiklal Street, the busiest street in Turkey. 
- After that, visit the 500year old Grand bazaar where you can also shop for souvenirs, local products and handicrafts.

1) Taksim Square, Istanbul


2) Istiklal Street, Istanbul - a busy street or a tourist & Turkish Delight street ! 


3) Bosphorus Cruise Part 1 - a private boat was hired for our tour group to enjoy an hour 15 minutes of cruise along the long strait between Asia & Europe linking the Black Sea & Marmara Sea ! Awesome coastline & sceneries as viewed from this boat ride ! What a marvelous experience for all of us ! From the boat, you could see the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Castle, Emigan Grove, Yoros Castle, Anadolu Castle, Kucuksu Pavillion, Beylerbeyi Palace etc 

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