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Istanbul, Turkey - Explore Istanbul via Sea! Trip to both European and Asian Sides

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Gülçin

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21 Apr 25 → 24 Apr 25

Geführter Trip

4 Tage

11 Stopps

1 - 3 Mates

Türkei

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Both European and Asian side of Istanbul

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Hello! Hallo! Hola! Bonjour! 🙋🏻‍♀️ My name is Gülçin but you can call me GG:) I was born in a spring🌸 evening🌜 in Aargau, a canton in Switzerland🇨🇭 and have been living in Istanbul🌉 for quite a long time. *** This trip is a culture & history-oriented trip to experience both the traditional side and the modern side of Istanbul. Plus, a budget-friendly trip led by a local — me 😁 Aaaand last but not least 🥁 — this is for foodies: Restaurants where local food is cheaper! 😉 *** The trip consists of 30+ stops for 4 days. 🕤Starting point: 📍Old town (Sultanahmet) 🗺️Destinations: 📍 Old Town / Sultanahmet (European side) 📍 Taksim (European side) 📍 Besiktas (European side) 📍Üsküdar (Asian side) 📍Aşiyan-Beykoz (European - Asian side) 📌Trip will consists of ✓ Both European and Asian sides ✓ Local food ✓ Bosphorus Tour ✓ Free of tourist traps ✓ Historical palaces and fortresses

📌Transportations used during the trip: ✓ Tramway ✓ Metro ✓ Bus ✓ Ferry (Transportation card is available at the airport) *** ✈️ Pick-up from airport, if needed (Not included in price) 🛎️ Accommodation: • Hostel - Dorm (shared rooms) • Private room - optional (not included in price)

📌Facilities: - Breakfast (included in price) - Wi-fi - Hot water - Café - City map - 24/7 Reception service - 24/7 Security 📌Additional: • Museum tickets approximate costs MAX € 50-60 • Language during the trip: English In case of in need, make sure to take more cash with you before you actually take the trip. You will also need an Istanbul Public Transport Card. You can buy it at the airport station. *** Hope to meet you in person and see you there! :)

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Taksim Square

Tag 1

Taksim will be our first stop. We will go for a walk on the famous Istikal Street in Taksim. We will pay a visit to the Republic Monument in the Taksim Square and take photos and stroll around. After our visit to the Republic Monument at the square, we will visit the Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Then we will have a coffee break. After that, we can visit the Painting Museum and relax. When we are finished with our art tour, we will have lunch.

Galata Tower

Tag 1

Our next stop will be the Galata Tower. At Galata Tower, you will be able to enjoy the view from the top of it. After the Galata Tower, we will pay a visit to Pera Palace —the oldest hotel of Istanbul.

Dolmabahçe Palace

Tag 1-2

On our second day, we will meet at the Kabataş station. We will visit the Dolmabahçe Palace — a more modern palace by the Ottoman. There, we will spend quite some time. After we finished, we will have lunch.

Beşiktaş İskele

Tag 2

Next, we will take a Bosphorus tour departs from Kabatas. The tour will take 1 hour and 15 minutes. After the boat trip, we will go to the Naval Museum in Besiktas. We will explore the marine world of Turkiye. After the museum, we will have a coffee break.

Ortaköy

Tag 2

Afterwards, we will go to Yıldız Park. It is a beautiful natural park. There are a couple of cafes where you can try Sahlep — a local hot drink. After we are done, we will head to Ortaköy on foot. It is a seaside place where you can take beautiful night photos near the Bosphorus Bridge.

Üsküdar

Tag 2-3

On our third day, we will meet at Üsküdar. It is located in the Asian side of the city. Our first stop will be the Maiden Tower. We'll get back to the Üsküdar Square and take a coffee break. After the break, we will take a bus and go to Beylerbeyi Palace.

Rumeli Fortress

Tag 3

Our trip will continue with Istanbul's famous fortresses. First, we will visit the Anatolian Fortress which is located in the Anatolian side. It is the first Ottoman fortress built in 1394 during the reign of Beyazit I. Afterwards, we will pay a visit to Küçüksu Pavilion. Then we will have our lunch near the area. We will take our trip to the European side. We will cross on boat in order to visit the Rumeli Fortress. It's a medieval fortress built in 1452 during the reign of Mehmet II.

Topkapi Palace Museum

Tag 3-4

On our last day, we'll start with the Topkapı Palace. There, we will spend a couple of hours. It is the first Ottoman palace built in Istanbul. Our next stop will be the famous Blue Mosque — it derives its name from its blue tiles around the minarets. Afterwards we will have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Basilica Cistern

Tag 4

The next stop will be the Basilica Cistern — the biggest cistern (water storage) of Constantinople. Afterwards, we will pay a visit to the Archaeology museum. In this museum, we will spend quite a time since there is so much to see. All the Greek, Roman artefacts which were found in Anatolia are exhibited at the museum. It is basically the ancient side of Turkiye.

Gülhane Park

Tag 4

After the Archaeology Museum, we will go to Gülhane Park, a beautiful green park. There we will pay a visit to the Column of the Goths — a Roman victory column dating back to the third or fourth century A.D. which makes it one of the oldest structures in the area. Then, we will have a coffee break at one of the cafes in the park.

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Tag 4

Our next stop will be the Hippodrome. We will first visit the Column of Constantine, the Serpent Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and lastly the German Fountain. And finally, you will be able to see the famous Hagia Sophia — first a church, then a mosque.