HELP!! Istanbul off the beaten path
 

I'm about to fly over to Istanbul for the third time. Since I've already been to all major attractions, I would like to visit places like the Princess' Islands, Yenikoy and Arnavutkoy. Any information of any nature on these places would be mostly appreciated,

I can't help you with the places you've listed but I'll offer a couple of other suggestions. If you haven't taken a cruise of the Bosphorus, you can take an all day trip by ferry for about $2 round trip from Eminonu. They stop on the Asian side for a couple of hours where you can grab lunch and wander for a bit.<BR><BR>Have you tried a Turkish bath? We tried Cemberlitas, one of the tourist oriented baths in Istanbul, and it was quite an experience (not for the modest, at least not on the women's side).<BR><BR>We saw a performance of whirling dervishes at the Galata Mevlevihane (monastery) that was very interesting. I believe it's only on the 2nd and last Sunday of the month.<BR><BR>You might also take a look at Lonely Planet's thorn tree or Virtual Tourist for some other ideas.

Dennis,<BR><BR>Princess' Islands is nice place to visit if you are CHRISTIAN. You can see many Turkish Christian and their Churchs. I recommend you to have BIG TOUR with horse drawn carriage and have FISH in lunch (Delicious)<BR><BR>Have fun<BR><BR>ABC

Here is another reply from Jane H<BR><BR>Author: Jane H. ([email protected])<BR>Date: 07/31/2002, 04:38 pm<BR>Message: Went to Turkey last March with Pacha Tours (Turkish Delight). It was fantastic. A beautiful country, great food, fabulous shopping and I always felt safe. I can't wait to return and spend more time in Istanbul. Bring lots of dollar bills and bargain, bargain, bargain.

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