"Talking Turkey : A visit to Istanbul is an exotic departure from the everyday
April 28, 2009
Explore the bazaars and palaces of mysterious Istanbul, a world and several centuries away.
Want a trip that combines European sophistication and Eastern exoticism? Istanbul has always straddled East and West, part European and part Asian, and was the fabled destination for the famous Orient-Express train. You can still get to Istanbul from Paris aboard the luxurious Orient-Express, now meticulously restored, though this once-in-a-lifetime six-day journey will set you back over $9000 per couple. For the more budget-conscious, flights are available from Paris to Istanbul from as low as $89. And hotels in central Istanbul can be found in all price ranges."
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