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Reiseverlauf
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Kadıköy
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Day 1-) Embrace the City Since the city is huge on a grand scale and has more than one center, it is best to experience it all step by step. Starting from the Asian side, we will embark on a ferry and pass the Bosphorus the traditional way. You will see both sides in all their beauty and most likely get a chance to feed the seagulls. If we are lucky, we will also see dolphins passing by as well :) The ferry is also one of the best ways to sightsee towards the historical peninsula and Galata.
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Taksim Square
Tag 1
After embarking on the European side, we will walk a bit through the shoreline, pass neo-baroque style palaces from the 19th century and ascend a hill to reach to the modern heart of the city, the Taksim Square.
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Galata Tower
Tag 1
Descending through the classic commercial street, we will see lots of shops, churches, mosques, consulates until we reach the old Genoese colony, Galata and gaze upon their striking tower that has been a symbol of the city.
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Eminonu Pier Kadikoy
Tag 1
Descending the steep historical streets, we will reach the shores of the Golden Horn and pass the bridge there to the historical peninsula, where you can see a hundred minarets piercing through the sky and gaze upon the most magnificent and symbolic monuments of the grand city.
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Rihtim Hotel
Tag 1-2
We take a ferry back to Kadıköy and head towards the hotel. I have booked an amazing seaside place with one of the best views of the Bosphrorus strait. Although most of our trips will take place on the European side, the touristic fees that the hotels apply there can double or triple the prices that are available on the Asian side. Besides, you will get better views from the shore and ferries this way!
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Kadıköy
Tag 2
Day 2-) Feel the Heritage After leaving our hotel, we take a ferry back to where we left off yesterday, Eminönü! Don't feel discouraged by the constant ferry trip back and forth, it is a reality in this city that connects two continents, and you will get the best of the views everytime you travel! For me, it's been 12 years, yet I feel the same feeling of joy and excitement everytime I cross the Bosphorus strait.
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Sultanahmet Square
Tag 2-3
Starting from the port-side Eminönü Square, we will ascend towards the highest hill within the old town, where the jewel of the city and an architectural marvel, Hagia Sophia stands. Standing face to face with its younger sibling, Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) you will get the chance to visit them in the old Hippodrome square along with the Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace. If you are an archeology enthusiast, Istanbul Archeology Museum has a collection of artifacts from the Ancient Orient that can rival that of the British History Museum! After the culture trip, we make our way back to the hotel.
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Grand Bazaar
Tag 3-4
Day 3-) Silk Road's Final Stop We continue our exploration of the historical peninsula and dive straight into the heart of commerce. From the elegant rugs, tapestriesş letherworks, and jewelries to the mouthwatering desserts and traditional coffee shops. You will find the best gifts for yourself and your loved ones in the Grand Bazaar (the biggest and one of the oldest closed markets in the world) and Eminönü. To end the dizzying shopping and haggling, we will feast on a vast variety of traditional dishes and delis from a huge background of Balkan, Anatolian, Caucasian and Middle Eastern culinaries. Although the country is famous for its kebabs in the world, vegetarian and vegan friends will have plenty of options to choose from one of the most delicious and healthy dish options avaliable worldwide.
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Kadikoy Bull Statue
Tag 4
Day 4-) Become the Local We make a detour from the historical centers of the city and head straight for the modern entertainment district of the city on the Asian side, Kadıköy! There you will see how the people of the city, especially the younger generations, go out to have fun! From cute coffee and chocolate shops to pubs and clubs, this side of the city is always a rush for young people to hang around with their friends. Due to being located on the Asian side, it is also one of the best places to take pictures of the historical European side as the crimson sun sets behind the golden city.
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Kadıköy, Taksim Square & 7 weitereTransportmittel
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