I was there last November. had a fantastic time and would love to go back in the future. Memhet Cabuk was our wonderful topur guide.

we did lots of shopping, but this was fun too.

we loved the food, the hotel buffets were excellent.

don't miss the Bosphorus cruise, and try to spend extra time at the Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. iThe cab back to the hotel at rush hour was expensive though... we bargained and got the ride for a lower price but then got dropped off in the gridlock a few blocks from the hotel

I opted to stay the half day in Antalya instead of going on the side tour that day. it was  a tough choice, but very glad I did that.

the artwork everywhere is incredible. Cappadocia was outstanding.

we loved everything about the tour... probably should have curbed our spending a bit though!

we bought 2 rugs at the stores on the tour.. $1000 each, and are really happy with them. however, I do think prices were better at the local stores, we just never got to them!

however, we felt pretty secure with going through the store we were brought to.

make sure you enjoy the hot springs at the hotel.

I have over 1500 photos of this trip, and enjoyed practically every minute of it.

bnring