Category Archives: Turkey

2nd May – Cruise Day 7 – Kusadasi

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Dharmesh

Today we were docked at Kusadasi, a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. The weather was perfect, clear day with pleasant temps. This is a famous port for visiting the Ephesus ruins, something that most of us were not … Continue reading →

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30th April – Cruise Day 5 – Istanbul 2nd Day

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Dharmesh

Good morning Istanbul. Today was another free day for me and Nita, the gang were going about to the Grand Bazaar and then heading over the Gelata Tower and Istiklal Cadesi. Me and Nita had decided to do our own … Continue reading →

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29th April – Cruise Day 4 – Istanbul Overnight stopover

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Dharmesh

For maritime reasons , we were docked on the far side of the Istanbul ports overnights, early morning today we made our way into the Istanbul Port and getting glimpses of the amazing Istanbul sights. Amazing seeing the Istanbul landscape … Continue reading →

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28th April – Cruise Day 3 – at Sea

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Dharmesh

After the big night , we expected all to sleep in…NOT to be. Doc, PCB, Myself , Cheeky + Nita and Yogita ended up in the GYM !!! Had to burn off all those liquid calories! Session was great, Cheeky … Continue reading →

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Day 13–Istanbul Last Day

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dharmesh

Last day today in Istanbul, had a big late breakfast than final pack up, brought all luggage down to concierge, and completed the check out process. Now to browse the side streets of Taksim and spend the day just chillaxing! … Continue reading →

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Day 12–Istanbul Princess Islands

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Today for breakfast we decided to try the iST cafe in Istiklal St (we had our first Taksim lunch here). Breakfast was good, but not to the buffet style variety of Titanic. Still they have the best milkshakes! Plan today … Continue reading →

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Day 11–Istanbul Gelata Tower and Ortakoy Nite out

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Breakfast in Titanic hotel was much better than the Efendi offering. I guess it was more in line with what we were used to, had a big brunch!Plan today was to visit the Gelata tower and its surrounding streets, for … Continue reading →

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Day 10–Istanbul shift to Taksim Hotel & Istiklal Street

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dharmesh

Checkout day from the Efendi hotel, today we move to the new side, our next hotel is on the Taksim side. Got our luggage packed and moved to the lobby, the plan was to go out for a last walk … Continue reading →

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Day 9–Topkapi Palace and Bosphorous Cruise

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dharmesh

Another small surprise today at breakfast, our friend Ahmet had apparently visited the hotel yesterday evening – luckily we were out!!! This guy was turning into a serial stalker…. !! He had left us two boxes of Turkish Delights with … Continue reading →

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Day 8–Istanbul (Istinye Mall, Bascilica Cistern & Gelata Bridge)

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Dharmesh

Plan today was to first visit Istanbul’s largest mall, following that, finish of 2 local sights close to the hotel. Breakfast first, now getting used to the Turkish style morning foods and was loving their cake varieties. There was also a small surprise from … Continue reading →

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