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I had, however, already attended this type of spiritual ceremony in France, but those hadn’t moved me to this extent. Moved to tears, I would have liked a moment of quiet reflection at the end to prolong that state of grace and let that vibration linger, but the tourists didn’t seem to have had the same experience, since as soon as it was over, they got up to leave. I loved the phrases displayed on the wall during the whirling dervishes’ dance, the venue, the exhibition, the hospitality, and the overall atmosphere. Thank you for sharing and keeping Rumi’s wisdom alive across the centuries. If you enjoyed this performance, I recommend reading *My Love, the Sufi* by Elif Shafak.

Easy to use skip the line passes. Was able to see both attractions. The cistern is very impressive. Ticket passage to both venues went without a hitch, once you have figured out the correct line to be in, i.e. the skip the line electronic tickets.

Turkey has been amazing, like most structures though out your beautiful country, the Basilica Cistern did not disappoint. The sheer scale is monumental, thank you for preserving it and allowing us to experience it. Only one criticism, I think you do with out the art displayed in it, the Cistern is art enough. Thank you it made my stay. With Love and Light. The Napier's.

Went there to have a hammam experience in Istanbul, which I thought it would be very traditional, yet it was modernized enough. Otherwise the service was great, the therapist was very friendly, and the hammam is very clean and well maintained. Overall, I am satisfied.

I had an incredible dinner on a cruise last night. It lasted for three hours, and every moment was magical. The food was exquisite, and the atmosphere was just perfect. There was even a live show during the meal, with music and dance, which made the evening so much more special

The place is truly amazing—so much culture and history. I loved it, and it wasn't too crowded, which was great because it meant I could really explore it.

The cruise was excellent! Nur and the other guy (I can't remember his name) were very attentive the whole time. The snacks were more than enough—cookies, baklava, nuts, fruit, and juice. The sunset was incredible, and the guide's explanations were great! Highly recommended

The pickup was unfortunately a bit chaotic - the bus arrived about half an hour late and the drive was quite long. But the hot air balloon ride itself was absolutely breathtaking 😍 The view was unforgettable, and I felt safe the entire time. The driver and his crew were also extremely friendly and created a great atmosphere throughout the experience. Overall, definitely an experience worth doing!