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Istanbul sightseeing guide starting from Yakacık.
Kartal yakacık tarafında kalıyoruz nasıl bir gezi rotası oluşturmak lazım muhakkak gidilmesi gereken yerler neler? ayrıca ekonomik alışveriş için tavsiye de tavsiye verebilirsiniz
Starting your Istanbul sightseeing from Yakacık in Kartal? That's a bit off the usual tourist track, but doable! You'll likely need to use public transport a lot. For a good mix, consider this: Take the metro/marmaray towards Sultanahmet. Hit the major sights there (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace) – it'll be a long day. Then, depending on your interests, you could either head to the Grand Bazaar/Spice Market for some shopping (bargain hard!), or perhaps take a ferry across the Bosphorus for amazing views and a different perspective of the city. For budget-friendly shopping, explore smaller shops away from the main tourist areas. The areas around Eminönü and Fatih often have better prices than the Grand Bazaar, but require a bit more navigating. Look for local markets too – they’re a great experience. Remember to haggle! Have a fantastic trip!
Affordable Istanbul Sweets
Looking for reasonably priced, good quality Turkish delights in Istanbul. Prices varied wildly (3500 TL, 1250 TL, 600 TL/kg) at three different shops – all tasted the same! Any recommendations?
Honestly, you're getting ripped off. Those prices are insane. Head to the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı). You'll find tons of little shops selling lokum – some touristy, some not. Just wander around, compare prices (but don't be afraid to haggle a little!), and look for places that aren't super flashy. The smaller, less obvious places often have the best deals and the quality is usually just as good, if not better. You should easily find good lokum for way less than 600 TL/kg, probably closer to 200-300. Trust me, your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you.
Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful. I completely overlooked the Spice Bazaar – I was focusing on the more obvious touristy spots. Haggling is definitely something I need to work on, I'm terrible at it! But 200-300 TL/kg sounds much more reasonable. I'll definitely check it out. Appreciate the tip!
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