Lonely Planet Istanbul 9 (City Guide)

Lonely Planet Istanbul 9 (City Guide)

<P><I>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</I> </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Istanbul</I> </B>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful and chaotic bazaars, visit the majestic Aya Sofya basilica; or take a ferry to the Black Sea -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside<I> Lonely Planet</I> <I>Istanbul</I>:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - music, tourism, politics, culture, history, architecture, literature, cinema, language, cuisine, culture/etiquette <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Istanbul map</B> (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps <LI><B>Covers</B> Sultanahmet, Bazaar District, Western Districts, Beyoglu, Besiktas, Ortakoy, Kurucesme, Kad?koy and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Istanbul</I>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Istanbul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights of Istanbul? Check out <B><I>Pocket</I> <I>Istanbul</I>,</B> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. </LI></UL><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! </P><P><I>Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.</I> </P><P><I>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media </I></P><P><I>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times</I> </P>