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What to do and see in Istanbul, Turkey: The Best Mass Transportation Systems
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Shuttleistan Vip Transfer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private Vip Transfer Services • Disinfected vehicles • Safe transportation on time • Experienced drivers • Economic prices • Airport transfer • City Tour
2. Marmaray
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Gussy1dog - Northwich, United Kingdom
Really cheap way of travelling around Istanbul. The underground runs bang on time and is ridiculously cheap. You can get the Istanbul card at most locations near to any stop, get an Istanbul travel card and simply top up.
3. Funicular
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By RodBush - Barwon Heads, Australia
The trip only took a minute or so (it's driverless) but saves a long steep walk. The cost is only a few Turkish Lira (we used an Istanbul travel card) and takes you straight to the tram stop at Kabata where it travels to the Sultanhamet area to visit Topkapi, Blue Mosque etc. Most convenient.
4. Dogu Ekspresi(Eastern Express)
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Hugfhnh
Travelling from Kars to Ankara, we departed at 10.30pm, the beginning of our 30 hour journey, in the Tourist tour (All sleeper cabins) Cabins are comfortable and clean. Beds comfortable with crisp sheets. Dining cart serves basic food; tea,hot drinks, snacks, toasted sandwiches etc. Don't be fooled into booking a table for dinner, you will be disappointed. Train stops at Divrigli for 2 hours, the tour to the Ulu mosque is a must, but is all in Turkish. Another stop for 3 hours in Sivas, don't go sleep like we did and miss it. This trip should be mandatory for those who about to get married. If your relationship can survive 30 hours in a confined space, then there will be hope for you marriage. If you have doubts on the trip, throw on the towel and move on. It is a deal breaker. The are two types of toilets on board, tradition and European, located at either end of the carriage.
5. Karakoy Iskelesi
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By PMQuestions - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We did our own Bosphorus cruise by getting the regular ferry across to Karakoy. In our case the was the point and at 5TL each way was a real bargain. We wandered around Karakoy people watching which was very pleasant. We used the ferry from the nearest quay to Galatea bridge on the Golden Horn and the ticket machines are easily converted to English. All simplicity and and an intercontinental voyage ticked off!
