Splurge the Turkish way

Turkish Lifestyle

Ayran is considered as the national drink in Turkey, it’s a freezing yogurt beverage mixed with salt.

It’s available during the summer months.

Drink a glass of Ayran

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a place where serious shoppers are come. There are more than 3,000 shops; this place is busy yet worth a visit.

You will observe that several streets specialize in certain goods with shops selling carpets, silverware, leather, spices or ceramics; you will find plenty of glittery things to take your eye, it advised to come prepared to spend.

Bargain at Grand Bazaar

Hubbly bubbly, argilah, sheesha, nargile – doesn't matter what you call it, there is an abundant supply of hookah bars in Istanbul where you can lie around while you smoke the water pipe and drink on a class of tea or coffee.

Smoke Hookah

It is also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Blue Mosque’s two main striking features are its 6 minarets and blue domed external.

Visit the Blue Mosque

Eat Turkish pizza

Lahmacun is known as the Turkish equivalent of pizza.

This thin dough is topped with crushed meat, vegetables and herbs.

If you have more time than eat kumpir, sesame seed covered pretzel, doner, get naked at a hamam after taking a body massage or spa, walk across galata bridge and enjoy the view from Galata Tower, go for a belly-dancing show, visit Istanbul’s Archaeological Museums, visit the Chora Church, Take a day trip to the Princes Islands, go to the Maiden’s Tower, eat Turkish delight, drink pomegranate juice, enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean country with your family, plan your turkey family vacation tour now.