9th-11th June 10 - Istanbul
Arrived in Istanbul (despite the BA strike). Stayed at the Ritz Carlton for two nights before boarding the Seven Seas Mariner.
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| Visit to the Grand Bazaar | |
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| Turkish Delight | |
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| Fishermen lining the Galata Bridge | |
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| Galata Tower | |
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| Blue Mosque | |
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| Boat trip - under the Bosphorus Bridge | |
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| Dolmabahce Mosque (with the Ritz Carlton behind - too tall and out of character with the skyline) | |
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| Dolmabahce Palace - We went on a tour of this on Friday morning (no photos allowed inside) Really ornate. | |
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| Grand villas - or Yalis as they call them - line the Bosphorus | |
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| At the ferry stop, Elizabeth uses the exercise equipment whilst we wait for the boat to return. | |
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| Feriye Restaurant in evening. Wonderful open air restaurant under the Bosphorus Bridge | |
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