Private Tour guide Dilek

28/03/2026

Today at the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, seeing storks gliding across the sky without even flapping their wings made me feel that spring has arrived. The cemre has fallen, the equinox has passed, and spotting the storks in the air again filled me with so much joy.
Every March, many bird flocks pass through Istanbul as they migrate from Africa to Europe. Last year, and I went birdwatching with two guests from England — it was a wonderful day.
I imagine the birdwatching activities at Istanbul’s observation centers have probably started again. After a long winter, it feels like we’ve really missed the summer.

13/03/2026

A traditional metal lantern above me one of the many quite details that keep the Grand Bazaar’s history alive. They often take attention from European, South and North American guests something far from what they see in their everyday lives.
That’s the charm of the Grand Bazaar: every corner, every object carries a story. Grand Bazaar has unique, handcrafted pieces and authentic Turkish designs.

03/12/2025