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Istanbul is the most populated and visited city in Turkey.
And because of (or as a consequence of) this, it is also the city that offers the best connections to other countries.
In particular, through international flightsIstanbul Airport: both Istanbul Airport and the nearby Sabiha-Gökçen Airport have direct routes from cities as diverse as Madrid, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Cairo, Dubai… and a long etcetera.

And one advantage of such a variety of connections is the ticket priceThe cheapest flights into Turkey, whether direct or with stopovers, land in Istanbul.
Moreover, being a city located in the far west of Turkey, it is also closer to Europe (a part of it, in fact, is literally on European soil).
And that means that flights from that continent are significantly shorter than those to other Turkish cities, which helps to make the tickets cheaper and the journeys more comfortable.

This relative proximity to EuSome people are considering alternative means of transport to Istanbul, such as the night trains. night trains from Romania, Bulgaria or Greece, or even road trips from the Old Continent, something that is practically unfeasible to other Turkish destinations.

But beyond this ease of transportation, Istanbul itself is a must-see destination in Turkey. a must-see destination in Turkey..
La majestuosidad de sus mezquitas y palacios, así como la belleza de su ubicación en pleno Estrecho del Bósforo atraen a viajeros de todo el mundo, pues está considerada una de esas ciudades que hay que visitar al menos una vez en la vida.
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It is true that Turkey has a more westernized atmosphere than other Turkish destinations, thanks not only to its geographical location but also to its rich and complex history.
But it is no less true that it serves as a a magnificent touchstone to understand the culture and society of this country, in aspects as diverse as gastronomy and language.

And if we focus on practical matters linked to the circuit itself, Istanbul offers the traveler many ways to continue his route. many ways to continue their route.
Por ejemplo, se puede continuar por carretera en dirección a la costa del Egeo, haciendo parada intermedia en destinos tan interesantes como Bursa.
Pero también se puede tomar un vuelo nacional hacia cualquier otro punto del país, pues sus aeropuertos ofrecen rutas directas con todos ellos.
E incluso, cabe la opción de subirse a un tren de alta velocidad y desplazarse en cuestión de pocas horas hasta Ankara o Konya.

And if instead of a tour you are looking for a trip to Turkey a trip to Turkey with a ‘base’ in Istanbul and short visits to other places, the idea is also feasible.
We have different excursions from this city that will allow you to discover its surroundings, of great interest for many travelers: Çanakkale, Iznik or the mentioned Bursa are some of the possibilities to enjoy in one day, or places like Cappadocia or Ephesus, in two-day trips, with return to Istanbul after that.