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Cesme, Selcuk and Istanbul tips and our trip…

We landed in Izmir, rented a car and went to Cesme and Alacati. Great, but not as beautiful as we thought? We drove and roads are excellent but drivers a bit crazy. Ok. My husband drove!

Selchuk and Ephesus AMAZING! Stay at Garden house. VRBO Alison 90 535 969 1085. Perfect two bed, one bath little house. Quiet but close. Drove to Sirince. Gorgeous and worth it. Drove to Kusadasi. Found a great “beach” (Dock) and swam.

Istanbul beyond my dreams. Such an incredible history. [email protected] was our guide. He was interviewed by Rick last year. He is knowledgeable, funny and passionate.

Our hotel!! Faik Pasha! I wasn’t sure if it would be quirky and quaint or hideous and awful. It is absolutely perfect! We love it. Staff is lovely and breakfast is divine.

Enjoy!

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So glad to hear that you loved Istanbul. Thanks for reporting back. I may have wandered past your Faik Pasha hotel one afternoon. Was the breakfast a buffet style? How did you like staying in that neighborhood? Did you hang out there in the evenings?

I may try somewhere new for my next trip to Istanbul (whenever that is) so I'm curious to learn more.

If you happen to be free, join us online this Saturday to talk about Turkey!
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/travel-meetings/sf-east-bay-hosts-travel-talk-september-14-online-everyone-welcome