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Istanbul Literature Tour
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Istanbul Literature Tour
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Activity Duration (3 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Istanbul Literature Tour
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Literature is a vital gateway to understanding any society. If you're interested in gaining a deeper insight into Turkish society, let's explore its literary works together.
1. Begin your journey with a traditional Turkish tea at Caferağa Medresesi – a historic 300-year-old Islamic school.
2. Explore the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Museum Library, dedicated to one of Turkey’s most celebrated authors, and immerse yourself in the literary history of Turkish literature.
3. Uncover the mystery of Istanbul through the eyes of Agatha Christie as you visit iconic landmarks like the Orient Express Train Station and the renowned Pera Palace Hotel.
4. Stroll across the Galata Bridge, taking in the breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline and its unique position as a city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia.
5. Engage in enriching discussions about Turkish literature, its cultural significance, and the timeless stories that have shaped the city’s literary landscape.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Tanjong Eco Travel
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Host since 2019
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No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Caferaga Medresesi
1
Caferaga Medresesi
Stop: 45 minutes
A 300 years old Muslim school where we will start our tour while sipping our teas.
2
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi
Stop: 45 minutes
A visit to the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Library Museum, where you can immerse yourselves in the literary legacy of this influential figure.
3
Sirkeci Station
Stop: 30 minutes
The glamour and rich history of the Orient Express has frequently lent itself to the plot of books and films and as the subject of television documentaries.
Murder on the Orient Express (1934), one of the most famous works by Agatha Christie, takes place on the Simplon Orient Express. The story brings us back to 1930s, when Orient Express is stopped by heavy snowfall.
A murder is discovered, and Poirot’s trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the case. The opening chapters of the novel take place primarily in Istanbul. The rest of the novel takes place in Yugoslavia, with the train trapped between Vinkovci and Brod.
4
Galata Köprüsü
Stop: 30 minutes
The Galata Bridge (Turkish: Galata Köprüsü, Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɡaɫata cœpɾyˈsy]) is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
5
Pera Palace Hotel
Stop: 30 minutes
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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