Publisher's Synopsis
The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Istanbul & the Aegean Coast provides all the information you need to enjoy this intriguing city and alluring coastline, in an easy-to-use, genuinely pocketable format. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need quickly and full-colour, fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference, as well as a fascinating background read. The top 10 attractions are highlighted to help you prioritise your time and include Aya Sofya; one of the world's greatest architectural wonders, the ancient site of Ephesus, Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern. Shopping, entertainment and excursions to popular sites, such as the legendary city of Troy are also detailed, to give you ideas for how best to spend your leisure time. An Eating Out section provides information on local specialities such as kebap and Turkey's vast array of fresh seafood, along with useful Turkish vocabulary to help you when ordering food and drinks. Accommodation and restaurants for all budgets are recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport, religion, health and medical care. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
