Tag: Türkiye
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Official Name: Republic of TürkiyeEstablished: 29 October 1923 (Ottoman Empire 1299)Population: 85 million (2023 estimate)Religion: Muslim (99.8%) Language: TurkishCapital: AnkaraOrder of Visit: 72First Visit: 30 April 2023Last Visit: 07 June 2023Duration: 14 DaysHighlights: Istanbul – Exploring the historic Fatih district, Exploring the Basilica Cistern, Visiting the Grand Bazaar, visiting Tekfur Palace, Cruising the Bosphorus Strait,…
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Wednesday 07 June 2023Highlights: The journey home begins, Turkish Airline Business Class Lounge Today I begin the long journey home with my first flight leaving at 13:30 for Singapore. This is a rare midday international flight for me with means a relaxing morning before leaving for the airport.
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Tuesday 06 June 2023Highlights: Exploring the Hagia Sophia, The Grand Bazaar My last full day visiting tourist locations before the long journey home had me keen to make the most of today even if my body and mind was drifting back to Melbourne. So after another nice and filling buffet breakfast I set off to…
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Monday 05 June 2023Highlights: Roaming around Istanbul, Climbing Galata Tower, Spice Market Another an excellent breakfast at the hotel I was ready to see more of Istanbul. I had decided to walk to Galata Tower, both for its history but also to visit the European side of Istanbul with the added bonus of just roaming…
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Sunday 04 June 2023Highlights: Listening to Türkiye and Syria Earthquake fundraising concert, Exploring Topkapi Palace, recovering (slowly) After a good nights sleep I was finally feeling a lot better and I had the confidence to enjoy the buffet breakfast that I paid for with this booking. My system hasn’t fully stablished but it is getting…
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Saturday 03 June 2023Highlights: Surviving overnight flight, early check in, exploring the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) With some trepidation and still feeling unwell I joined our group at 00:30 for the transfer to the airport for my international flight to Istanbul. It was a real struggle to get to the airport and not to…
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Monday 08 May 2023Highlights: Egyptian Spice Bazaar, The New Mosque (1665) Tonight I had a plane to catch to get to Kyrgyzstan and begin my Five Stans of the Silk Road tour but that still left a little time for more exploring of Istanbul.
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Tour Title: Best of TurkeyTour Company: G AdventuresTour Leader: IsikCities Visited: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Ayvalık, Selçuk, PamukkaleCountries Visited: TürkiyeDates: 30 April 2023 to 07 May 2023 (Duration 8 days)Tour Type: Classic – Tour Itinerary (PDF)Journal Entries
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Sunday 07 May 2023Highlights: Exploring less visited areas of Istanbul, visiting Tekfur Palace, Cruising the Bosphorus Strait Today was the final official day of the G Adventures ‘Best of Turkey’ tour, which really is normally just an included breakfast but today I had booked an extra option the Alternative Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise…
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Saturday 06 May 2023Highlights: Exploring the Basilica Cistern, Visiting the Grand Bazaar A 5 am wake up call plus the local call to prayers had everyone ready for today’s early morning start. Leaving after breakfast at 6.15 am we were on the road for a 50-60 minute drive to nearby Denizli Çardak Airport. What we…
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