Istanbul
Istanbul, birthplace of the coffee house, this progressive but historic city is known for a lot more than coffee. Known as Constantinople during the Roman and later Byzantine Empires, Istanbul is a city that has stood the test of time. Embrace the richness of Turkish culture with a trip to the architectural wonder that is the St. Sophia Museum (Hagia Sophia), excite your taste buds with the original “baklava” or “lokum” (Turkish Delight), or just let the whole world slip away while you rejuvenate yourself in a Turkish Bathhouse.
