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TURKISH BATH HOUSE, ISTANBUL
CULTURE
Immersing yourself into the rich traditions and customs of a new region is exactly what we
believe travelling should be about. Experiencing a city as the locals do allows you to gain a
greater understanding of the world around us and inspire a fresh perspective of how things are.
TAKE A TURKISH BATH
Istanbul, Turkey
Experience firsthand a hammam, or Turkish bath, a long and cherished tradition in Turkish culture.
Donning a traditional cotton wrap, proceed into your male or female steam room, where you can
stretch out on a warm marble table and relax. An attendant will vigorously exfoliate your skin
and smother you in bubbles. Then enjoy a soak in one of the baths. During your visit, you will be
entranced by the sounds of the sultans as Ottoman rhythms transport you to the golden era of
the Ottoman Empire.
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