TRAVEL - TURKISH AIRLINES
BLUE MOSQUE Commonly known as the Blue Mosque, this iconic building was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I whose tomb is located on the north side of the site facing Sultanahmet Park. A cascade of domes and six slender minarets adorn the exterior whilst Blue Iznik tiles adorn the interior – hence the Blue Mosque name! Simply magnificent.
BOSPHORUS CRUISE Sometimes overlooked by tourists who aren’t in the know, this is a fabulous cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, the water that joins the Sea Of Marmara with the Black Sea. On one side is Europe, the other is Asia and both sides are lined with incredible seafront mansions. Stop off along the way, you can jump on and off, and visit several of the Ottoman Palaces. Take the tour by night and reflect on Istanbul awash with lights. Over the centuries the Bosphorus had been crossed by armies, intrepid merchants and adventurers, today it is used as a means to commute by the residents of Istanbul.
OTTOMAN PALACES There are many palaces to see on your cruise, but stop off and ex- plore one or two such as Yildiz Palace (Yildiz means star) was the residence of Abdul Hamid II from 1889 to 1909 or Beylerbeyi Palace meaning Lord of Lords.
NEW ISTANBUL AIRPORT – LARGEST IN THE WORLD… Planned to be the largest airport in the world, the first phase of the New Istanbul Airport opens in 2018 and when fully complete
will be capable of handling 200 million passengers a year with ease. Located on the Black Sea coast on the European side of Turkey, the airport will sit 22 miles outside of Istanbul and will serve as the gateway to the country with superb rail, metro and bus links. It will boast the largest duty-free zone in the world, as well as Europe’s largest car park. As an ‘airport of the future’ the easy flow of passengers with spacious terminals, new technology and comfortable walking distances will be complemented by interiors that include high vaulted ceilings, natural light and a slatted roof that gives off a range of blue colours. Just as Turkish Airlines boast the most luxurious lounge in the current airport, their plans for the New Istanbul Airport will see passengers enveloped in relaxing and stylish surroundings with exquisite cuisine and a level of comfort that will be hard to rival. Just when we thought an Airport Lounge couldn’t get any better, Turkish Airlines promise to raise the bar once more…
This multi-award-winning airline takes you to more than 300 destinations across the globe from Birmingham Airport. Arrive refreshed thanks to their quality service and food. Voted ‘Best Airline in Southern Europe’; ‘Best Business Class Onboard Catering’; ‘World’s Best Business Class Lounge’; and ‘Best Business Class Dining Lounge’ in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017…
There really is only one way to take in Istanbul and its coveted Shopping Festival…
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