Istanbul – The Spice of Life


While I visited many of the must-see sites including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, it’s not surprise to those who know me that the highlight for me was a visit to the Spice Bazaar.


Fun facts about this beautiful city:
-Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe.
-Tulips, the symbol of Holland, originated in Istanbul and were sent from Istanbul to Netherlands.
-The Grand Bazaar is the largest covered bazaar in the world, with over 3.000 shops
-Istanbul was the European Cultural Capital City in 2010, but has never hosted the Olympics.
Istanbul is a fabulous city to visit on its own, in combination with a full land tour of Turkey, or pre/post cruise. Please contact me at jessica@mccabeworldcom for more details.