Want to highly recommend a small shop, Istanblue, that I have been using for the purchase of both rugs/carpets and small tourist items. The shop is conveniently located in the Hippodrome area between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Tuncay, the owner, and his family now represent third generation owners. He is a delightful man, fair and a very soft... More

My first trip to Turkey began with some trepidation entering Istanbul - a Christian American visitng a Muslim country provided me pause for how welcome my presence would be received. I could not have been more mistaken. A visit to the Grand Bazaar converted this non-shopper into a world-class bargain hunter. I quickly learned that a smile and no thank... More

We recently went for a 17 day trip to Greece and Turkey which was arranged by Fez Travels (in Istanbul) by their representative Aykut. The trip was memorable (of course due to the sites we saw) but more importantly because of the excellent arrangements done for us by Fez Travels both in Greece and Turkey. Their choice of hotels, food... More

Great simple restaurant with amazing local food. Very close to the Blue Mosque and the Arasta Bazaar. Highly recommend. More