Hi Everyone,

We'll be arriving in Istanbul about 2:30PM on Wednesday, October 6th. I figure we'll get to the Hotel Ceylon Intercontinental by about 5PM.

Our 5-day pre-cruise tour starts the next day, but we were wondering how to best spend our first evening in the city.

Any ideas and suggestions much appreciated.

Also, I know tipping norms differ by Country. What is the appropriate amount for the hotel Concierge, assuming he makes dinner reservations for us?

Thanks!

Kathy