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CAPPADOCIA Hot Air Balloon Prices [Updated for 2024]

25 May 2024 by Serhat Engul

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon ride is among the best things to do in Turkey. Thanks to this activity, you can photograph the unique geography of Cappadocia in any season of the year. In this article you can find Cappadocia hot air balloon ride prices and recommended balloon tours. First of all, it should be noted that you can participate in two different balloon tours in … [Read more...] about CAPPADOCIA Hot Air Balloon Prices [Updated for 2024]

GOREME Open Air Museum Ticket Price [Updated 2024]

25 May 2024 by Serhat Engul

Goreme Open Air Museum is among the top tourist attractions in Cappadocia. Goreme has a very important legacy of the early Christian period. The unique geography of Cappadocia has been formed over thousands of years. Cappadocia, the shelter of Christians who escaped from Roman persecution, offers many clues about the life of that period. Cave churches carved into spongy … [Read more...] about GOREME Open Air Museum Ticket Price [Updated 2024]

15 Best Things to Do in Istanbul [Updated 2024]

25 May 2024 by Serhat Engul

Visitors to Istanbul may find it difficult to grasp the size of the city at first glance. Especially foreign visitors are amazed by the large number of places to visit in Istanbul. The list of 15 things to do in Istanbul summarizes what a first time visitor to Istanbul can do. In this mega city with a population of over 15 million, there is a 24-hour life. In some parts of … [Read more...] about 15 Best Things to Do in Istanbul [Updated 2024]

Where to Buy Authentic Turkish Rugs in Istanbul (2025)

29 August 2025 by Serhat Engul

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If you've wandered through the vibrant bazaars of Istanbul, you've probably been drawn to the mesmerizing patterns of Turkish carpets hanging like works of art. More than just decorative pieces, these rugs are woven with stories — each motif a reflection of centuries-old culture, tribal memory, and regional identity. In this article, you’ll not only discover where to shop … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Authentic Turkish Rugs in Istanbul (2025)

Top Turkish Hammams in Istanbul – Prices & Tips [2025]

26 August 2025 by Serhat Engul

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If you’re wondering which hammams in Istanbul are worth experiencing — you’re not alone. Whether it’s your first time or a returning visit, stepping into a hammam is one of the most memorable things you can do in this city. As a licensed local tour guide who has introduced thousands of travelers to Istanbul’s cultural gems, I’ve often seen guests walk into the wrong hammam — … [Read more...] about Top Turkish Hammams in Istanbul – Prices & Tips [2025]

BOSPHORUS CRUISE Prices in Istanbul [Updated 2025]

22 August 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Most first-time visitors to Istanbul start their journey with the historic sites around Sultanahmet — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome. While these landmarks are essential, they only reveal one side of Istanbul’s story. To truly grasp the scale and beauty of this city, you need to get out on the water — and a Bosphorus Cruise is the perfect way to do it. A … [Read more...] about BOSPHORUS CRUISE Prices in Istanbul [Updated 2025]

Roman Empire Map [Eastern & Western Rome]

2 January 2025 by Serhat Engul

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The map of the Roman Empire shows us how Rome, an Italian city-state, spread throughout the Mediterranean. Evolving from a Republic to an Empire, Rome experienced its peak and then split into East and West. In this article you can find a summary of the history of the Roman Empire. Afterwards, Rome was divided into East and West, and its legacy survived for another 1000 years … [Read more...] about Roman Empire Map [Eastern & Western Rome]

BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2025]

21 August 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Where domes cascade like a stone waterfall into the sky, the Blue Mosque stands not only as a marvel of Ottoman architecture — but as Istanbul’s most visited place of prayer. With six minarets piercing the skyline and over 20,000 İznik tiles glowing in shades of blue, this 400-year-old mosque radiates both serenity and grandeur. Built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, it … [Read more...] about BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2025]

Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]

7 September 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Beneath the buzzing streets of Istanbul lies a quiet world of shadows and echoes — the Basilica Cistern. Built in the twilight of the Eastern Roman Empire, this underground palace of marble columns and dark waters has whispered its secrets for over 1,500 years. As lantern light glimmers across its still surface, you’ll feel the hush of history surrounding you. As a licensed … [Read more...] about Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]

Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]

7 September 2025 by Serhat Engul

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Rising in golden harmony where empires once rose and fell, Hagia Sophia is more than a monument — it's a living archive of Istanbul’s soul. From cathedral to mosque, museum to mosque again, its soaring dome and fading mosaics have silently witnessed the prayers, power, and poetry of 1,500 years. As a licensed tour guide with decades of experience sharing its stories with … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]

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