P3 Day 23 of 25 - Tuesday, October 11, 2011 – Istanbul, Turkey

Day 23: The Modern Face of Istanbul 

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Depart to the Modern Art Museum for a discussion on Modern Turkey and its quest to become a member of the European Union. A guided visit of the museum follows. Then, board the local passenger ferry and cross to the Asian side of Istanbul.

Lunch: In the open kitchen of renowned Ciya restaurant, learn about Turkish regional cuisine then sample of variety of dishes.

Afternoon: Cross the Bosphorus Bridge from Asian side back to the European side. Visit the modern, newly developed areas of Istanbul; Nisantasi and Etiler. Ascend the medieval Galata Tower, built in 1348, to take in the panoramic sunset views of the old city.

Dinner: Your choice to explore local fare.

Evening: At leisure.

Google search: Istanbul Modern Art Museum

Ciya restaurant  

Google search: Galata Tower

Google search: turkish coffee fortune telling

Google search: Bosphorus Bridge

Today's photos  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P3Day23Of25

Days 1 to 11 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays1To11Of25

Days 12 to 21 @   https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays12To21Of25 

Days 22 to 25+ @  https://picasaweb.google.com/magwheel44/P32011ItalyIstanbulDays22To25

See Day 24 @ http://pizza-and-popes-2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/p3-day-24-of-25-wednesday-october-12.html


Enjoy each day is it were... the best! Marion & Carol