Istanbul is the most famous city in Turkey, offering nothing less than modern metropolis such as London, Paris, New York.
Istanbul is also very historical. We suggest our patients go to the Old City Area to see churches, mosques, palaces, museums, bazaars, and even famous Turkish Baths that survived from the Eastern Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire Period.
Istanbul shows the peaceful integration of the Western Culture with the Eastern which is Turkey`s philosophy today on its way into the European Union.
Areas along the Bosphorus river are must-see which divides Istanbul into two sections.
Why Istanbul?
One interesting fact is that geographically, one section of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other section lies in Asia which perfectly fits the notion of West and East
For shopping, Grand Bazaar, Spice Markets are a must. In these ancient Bazaars, you will be able to shop over 4000 different stores, selling world-famous Turkish carpets, jewelry, and porcelains.
Turkish cuisine is attractive. You will be able to taste delicious fish, kebabs, desserts, and of course famous Turkish Coffee. Pricing changes greatly depending on the quality of the restaurant. 40 USD per person will be enough for a top-quality restaurant overseeing the Bosphorus River.
