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Open Evening in Istanbul #52713 09/21/04 07:08 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 619 Blue Bell, PA K Kathleen OP cruiser
OP Kathleen cruiser K Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 619 Blue Bell, PA	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

Re: Open Evening in Istanbul #52714 09/21/04 07:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,026 Clayton, CA Fogmalkin cruiser
Fogmalkin cruiser Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,026 Clayton, CA	I highly recommend the restaurant HAMDI, located just across from the Galata Bridge (on the "old" side of town). Wonderful food (Turkish) and a spectacular location!! Suzanne

Re: Open Evening in Istanbul #52715 09/21/04 10:43 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 619 Blue Bell, PA K Kathleen OP cruiser
OP Kathleen cruiser K Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 619 Blue Bell, PA	Thanks, Suzanne! I remember reading about that restaurant in one of your posts. It sounds terrific. Do you remember if any of the sites are open late? I'm guessing that dinner is about all we'll have time to do that night, but I'd love to be able to sightsee a bit first. Thanks again, Kathy

Re: Open Evening in Istanbul #52716 09/21/04 02:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,358 SOCAL Denise cruiser
Denise cruiser Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,358 SOCAL	Great suggestion, Suzanne. Did you need reservations? How moderate/expensive would you say dinners are there? Does the restaurant have any entertainment? Editiing this to include: Our guide in Istanbul highly recommended Feriye Restaurant. Here is a review from Frommers: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/istanbul/D39927.html Denise Retired and loving it!

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