Bosphorus, Black Sea Cruise from Istanbul
We took a fantastic private Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul to the Black sea and returned that same evening. The cruise was fantastic and provided a seaside view of many historic Continue Reading →
Turkey
The country of Turkey is built on many centuries of interaction between Islamic, Greek and Roman civilizations. As a result, it is an extremely popular tourist destination that forms the boundary between Europe and Asia. My Turkey travel adventures included ancient Roman and Greek ruins plus the many beautiful mosques located in Istanbul. Additionally, we took a Bosphorus cruise to the Black Sea and followed in the footsteps of Alexander the Great. There are excellent photo opportunities on the Bosphorus viewing mosques, castles and sultan’s palace. All the details and photos from my Turkey travel adventures are documented in great detail in the travel posts listed below.
Basilica of St John and Ayasoluk Fortress
If you are visiting ancient Ephesus be sure to also see the Basilica of St John and Ayasoluk Fortress. Fortunately, both sites are located only a few kilometers away from Continue Reading →
Visit Ancient Ephesus on the Ionian Coast
The ancient ruins of Ephesus are located in modern day Turkey on the Ionian Coast. The city was originally constructed in the 10th century B.C.E. by the ancient Greeks. However, Continue Reading →
Galata Tower Sweeping Views of Istanbul
The iconic Galata Tower has dominated the skyline in northern Istanbul since antiquity. It is still easily spotted from the southern shores of the Golden Horn waterway. Additionally, the observation Continue Reading →
Basilica Cistern in Ancient Constantinople
The Basilica Cistern is a major underground tourist attraction in Istanbul, Turkey. Additionally, it is ideally located adjacent to other popular attractions on the “European” side of Istanbul. Therefore, it Continue Reading →
Iconic Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
The iconic Blue Mosque is a prominent symbol that stands out on the Istanbul skyline. Fortunately, access to the mosque is quite simple from most areas in Istanbul. We stayed Continue Reading →