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B U L G A R I A S Y R I A T U R K E Y C Y P R U S G R E E C E Black Sea Mediterranean Sea Aegean Sea Istanbul Ankara Izmir Bursa Kayseri Canakkale Cappadocia 0 75 miles 0 75 km In what was once called Constantinople, a veritable treasure trove of gold, carpets, silks, and antiques spills out from 4,000 shops in the Grand bazaar, the oldest and largest in the world…but it's the sultan's ransom of the spices at the Egyptian bazaar that inspired a trade that built an empire. Today, Istanbul remains the epicenter of Turkish delights, from the decadent Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Summer Palaces to the byzantium Hagia Sophia, the Eighth Wonder of the World, and the blue Mosque, an Islamic masterpiece. With all these to see, it's easy to stay in Sultanahmet, but there's something on every one of these seven hills to take your breath away. Poetry readings in Süleymaniye; preserved manuscripts in the Ottoman Ayse Kadin Public bath; Istanbul University's botanical Garden; cruising and waterfront fun on the bosphorus, the river that divides Europe and Asia and connects the black Sea to Marmara; nightlife in beyoglu, where 2 million visitors lose themselves in revels that last as late—or early—as 5:30 AM…the list is as long as its history. Turkey cradle of cultures VACATION ENHANCING TOURS • Bosphorus Cruise • Byzantine & Ottoman Visions • Dolmabahçe Palace & Two Continents excursion Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Uncover the mysteries of an ancient empire with a guided tour. Pre-book your excursion to make this the trip of a lifetime. ISTANbUl CIrAGAN PALACe keMPINskI IsTANBuL o o o o o Beautifully situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus, its tastefully decorated rooms and suites complement its location with style and comfort, capturing the essence of pure luxury. Here, you can embark on a journey of culinary delights at fine dining restaurant Tugra, Gazebo Lounge, Laledan Restaurant, and Bosphorus Grill, each accented by a balcony or terrace overlooking the Bosphorus. Turkey | 59 THESE FINE HOTElS ARE AlSO AVAIlAblE GrAND HyATT IsTANBuL o o o o o HILTON IsTANBuL BOsPHOrus o o o o o