If you are planning any cheap family holidays abroad this summer one destination that offers great value for money is Turkey. The following is information on some fun things you can do while you are there.

The first attraction is a Turkish cooking class at the Sarnic Hotel. Learn how to cook the exceptional Turkish cuisine should be on your list of things to do. While in Istanbul, stop by the Sarnic Hotel and take part in their cooking class. It takes place into the hotel kitchen and is lead by a leading Turkish chef. During this four-hour class, you will learn how to prepare a five course Turkish meal. Class size remains small in order to provide personal attention. After completing your class, enjoy your delectable dishes at the rooftop restaurant. Participants take the recipes with them and the wonderful memories shared with the family.

Hagia Sophia Museum
While in Istanbul, stop at the Hagia Sophia museum. This amazing dome has been in existence for more than 1,400 years and is quite an extraordinary site. Inside, your family will enjoy viewing the wonderful frescoes and mosaics that were created in the Byzantine era. Enjoy the immense history and architecture of this historic beauty.

Hodjapasha Culture Center
Enjoy Turkish dancers every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Here you will see dancers from different regions of Anatolia . They will perform in groups as well as solo dances. Enjoy live musicians performing different traditional instruments. Experience the stunning costumes and enthusiastic energy of these dancers. They truly enjoy dancing to their native music and project that energy to tourists alike.

Blue Mosque in Istanbul
This awe inspiring architectural wonder is a must see. You may here natives call it SultanAhmet Mosque. Your family will be amazed at the size of this mosque and the extraordinary appearance at night when it is fully lit up. Everyone is welcome to tour inside the Mosque, although women that are wearing shorts or skirts will be provided with cloths to cover their exposed skin. Shoes must be removed before entering and can be carried inside of a bag while touring the Mosque. The Mosque is conveniently located close to several boutique hotels and is situated in Sultanahment Square.

The Basilica Cistern
In Turkish, the Basilica Cistern means the Sunken Palace. It is located across from the Blue Mosque in Isatanbul. It is a unique experience with a great energy that must not be missed. Visitors can take photographs with used dresses of Ottomans. This Roman building was created in 532 AD. There are many columns and column heads. This underground wonder provides a cool place to cool off if you are visiting during hot months. It is certainly colder here than above ground and one may want to bring along a light jacket. The environment is dark and wet with water trickling around you. Visitors will be shocked to see medusas head, which the Turks took from the Greeks many years ago. Many travel agencies and travel tours will not include this unique site, so one must make an additional effort to get to this extraordinary attraction.

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