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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 6:30 AM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
TurkeyKüçükpazar41°1’18” N 28°58’1” E
From Antalya to İstanbul
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I booked a return flight on 20210901 on website of Skyscanner.com.tr via Budgetair.com at Pegasus Airlines from Antalya to İstanbul on 20210903 and return on 20210906. Total price 1p (incl. 15kgRead more
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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 7:00 AM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- TurkeyKüçükpazar41°1’18” N 28°58’1” E
From Mardin to İstanbul
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Hamit will come by plane AnadoluJet from Mardin (MQM) to İstanbul (SAW) on 20210903. Totalprice 1p (incl. 15kg luggage): 48,57€ (476,99 TL).
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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 96 m
- TurkeySabiha Gökçen International Airport40°54’19” N 29°19’1” E
Airport istanbul
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
At the airport Sabina Gökçen there was a lot of information about travelling.
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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 65 m
- TurkeyAyazağa41°6’12” N 28°59’28” E
Taksim & Ali Sami Yen Stadium
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
From the airport we took the Taksim Express bus (27,50 TL p.p.) to Taksim. Along the way we passed along the Ali Sami Yen stadium ofRead more
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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- TurkeyKüçükpazar41°1’18” N 28°58’1” E
Hilton Garden Inn İstanbul Golden Horn
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
3 Night stay in Hilton Garden Inn Golden Horn Hotel (4*) at İstanbul from 20210903 until 20210906. Price 1r2p3n: 155,01€ (excl. breakfast). On 20210831 I made a reservation. Reservation number:Read more
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- Friday, September 3, 2021 at 9:30 PM
- 🌙 19 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- TurkeyAlibey Deresi41°3’9” N 28°56’34” E
Atmaca Street
September 3, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
We were given room 804. After having made a cup of coffee at our room and putting our luggage into the wardrobe we quickly went down to have ourselves something to eat at a restaurant nearby. IRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- TurkeySütlüce41°3’13” N 28°56’58” E
Hilton Garden Inn İstanbul Golden Horn
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Woke up early this morning and looked at the hotel room and balcony. Unfortunately we had a room at the back of the hotel and so a very different view than expected. Small balcony with a view of newRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- TurkeyTünel41°1’44” N 28°58’16” E
Sariyer Börekçisi Ahım Şahım Street
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
When we arrived near Taksim we first took 'breakfast' at Sariyer Börekçisi. The bus driver had stopped on the way to buy some fruit and vegetables. Apparently everything is possible in Turkey. WeRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:10 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 59 m
- TurkeyGalata tower41°1’32” N 28°58’27” E
Tramway Taksim & Galata tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Bought a transport card (İstanbul kart) here at the metro station and then went in search of the Galata Tower. First have the transport card activated at a stand nearby. In the meantime we saw theRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:20 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 83 m
- TurkeyTaksim Square41°2’13” N 28°59’6” E
Tramway Taksim & Galata Tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We had to queue to buy a ticket (100 TL p.p).
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 59 m
- TurkeyGalata tower41°1’32” N 28°58’27” E
Galata Tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Then take the elevator to the sixth floor. Then by stairs a little higher and then we could admire the beautiful view of Istanbul from the tower.Read more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:35 AM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 59 m
- TurkeyGalata tower41°1’32” N 28°58’27” E
Galata Tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After an extensive visit we started the descent by stairs. The souvenirs for sale were downstairs.
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:45 AM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 83 m
- TurkeyTaksim Square41°2’13” N 28°59’6” E
İstiklal Avenue Taksim
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Once outside we went back to the nostalgic tramway station taking many pictures of the nice shopping streets and many restaurants and impressive sideRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 12:15 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 80 m
- TurkeyTaksim Square41°2’13” N 28°59’9” E
Nostalgic Tramway Station Taksim
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Taksim.
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- TurkeyEminönü41°1’12” N 28°58’24” E
Galata Bridge
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We ended up at the Galata Bridge and the Bosphorus. A beautiful sight all those boats on the water and all those fishing people on the bridge. It was busy here anyway with all theRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:10 PM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- TurkeyPoyraz Burnu41°13’17” N 29°7’44” E
Bosphorus
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We decided to take a boot trip on the Bosphorus. It is very impressive what can be seen along the Bosphorus. From luxury villas built against the mountains to government buildings, restaurants,Read more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:25 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- TurkeyAkaretler41°2’21” N 29°0’2” E
Dolmabahçe Palace
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Unfortunately we didn't get to actually visit this palace, but it would certainly have been worth a visit. Fortunately, we were able to catch a glimpse of it thisRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:39 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- TurkeyLeander Tower41°1’16” N 29°0’15” E
Maiden's Tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The same goes for the Maiden's Tower or Leander Tower as it is also called.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden's_Tower
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:25 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- TurkeyEminönü41°1’0” N 28°58’24” E
Eminönü Tatseven Restaurant
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
After the boat trip, first have some food and drink in this cozy, but busy restaurant before continuing to our next visit, the Hagia Sophia.
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- TurkeyEminönü41°1’1” N 28°58’19” E
New Mosque
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Immediately after crossing the Galata Bridge, on the left side of the historic peninsula, is the New Mosque (Yeni Valide Camii).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mosque,_Ist…
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:50 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- TurkeyBlue Mosque41°0’19” N 28°58’37” E
Blue Mosque
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.MosqueRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 48 m
- TurkeyObelisk of Theodosius41°0’21” N 28°58’31” E
Theodosius Obelisk
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
In a beautiful setting with fountains, obelisks, gardens and squares, we came closer and closer to our next touristic visit.
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 53 m
- TurkeyHagia Sophia41°0’31” N 28°58’49” E
Hagia Sophia
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Large mosque with many chandeliers. Old building but very impressive. As with many religious buildings, shoes must be removed before entering. It is closelyRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- TurkeySirkeci41°0’41” N 28°59’0” E
Topkapi Palace
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Our last viewing for today. Entrance fee was quite on the high side. Hamit, however, got a discount and returned satisfied. He thought it was worth the money and the effort. Old weapons, jewelry andRead more
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- Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- TurkeyTopkapı41°1’12” N 28°55’52” E
