Top 5 things to do in istanbul

MUST DO’S IN TURKEY

Top 5 things to do in Istanbul

Go to whirling dervish show

Turkey is residence of the Mevlevi Order of Sufi whirling dervishes.

The dervish brings them closer to God and its one religious ceremony to witness.

Visit the Spice Bazaar

It is the second largest covered market behind the Grand Bazaar.

Spice bazaar is famous for dry fruit, spices, nuts, loose leaf tea, Turkish coffee, and even Turkish delight!

Listen call of prayer between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

The most attractive prayer call takes place between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

One muezzin will pray part of the prayer and then the second muezzin would reply from the other minaret.

It was an awesome experience, so if you are in the area during prayer time, It is recommend you to grab a seat at lone of the park benches and just listen.

It was an awesome experience, so if you are in the area during prayer time, It is recommend you to grab a seat at lone of the park benches and just listen.

Boat tour down the Bosphorus

If you have been in the city for merely few days and won’t be able to cover most important attractions, taking a cruise down the Bosphorus is a grand way to get a glimpse of Istanbul’s place of importance.

You’ll ride past Dolmabahce Palace, the Maiden’s Tower, the Rumeli Ruins, and gardens along the way, mansions, and many mosques.

Drink Turkish Tea

If you are in Istanbul you have to drink tea out of a tulip-shaped glass.

Turkish tea is prepared in a unique way via teapot that has two levels: one to boil water, and the other to brew the tea.

You then discharge the tea into the glass and dilute it through hot water and is made to your taste.

There is more to do in turkey apart from this, but if you are in the country for a short period of time, plan a tailor made turkey tours and enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean coast line.