Straddling the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey becomes a bridge between West and East. The portion of Turkey’s land in Europe may be small, but the country’s largest city, Istanbul, is there. With nearly 13 million people, Istanbul is the third most populous European urban area, after Moscow and Paris. The vast rectangle of Turkey, protruding peninsula-like from the western rim of Asia but with its foothold on the mainland of Europe, serves as a major bridge between different cultures and economic regions. Thrace and the area around the Sea of Marmara in particular have played a vital and unique role as intermediary between Europe and Asia, with an impact on world history that has endured from earliest antiquity right up to the present. Brief Itinerary | Istanbul East Meets West Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul, stay at Istanbul for 3 nights (Dinner) Day 2 Istanbul full day tour (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Istanbul free day or option tour (Breakfast) Day 4 Istanbul departure (Breakfast) Tour Details | Istanbul East Meets West Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul, stay at Istanbul for 3 nights (Dinner) Arrive in Istanbul Atatürk International Airport. Meeting and greeting by our Marmara Babil representative and transfer to your hotel. […]
Turkey, the gateway to Asia, delights us with the charm of Istanbul, the fascinating and fairy tale land of Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus. Turkey is ranked the 6th most visited country in the world and there’s no wonder why! Istanbul the city insignia of the Turkish exploration is a city where east meets west, the only city in the world between two continents and a city where Greeks, Persians, Romans and Venetians have ruled even before the Ottomans. Still today this entire historical and cultural heritage is a visible part of the present and the soul of Istanbul. Turkey's national animal is the Grey Wolf.
