Saying goodbye to Cappadocia, the Amazing Tour 04 journey organized by Travellive magazine, sponsored by Nokia and Turkish Airlines, has come to its final leg. This emotional journey took 20 members of the group through the most famous and unique places in Turkey and stopped at the city that holds the most historical and cultural vestiges of the country - the capital Istanbul.
Istanbul - traditional and modern
Spanning two continents and two seas, Istanbul is a city of bygone empires. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures dotted around the city. Sip Turkish tea as you travel between Europe and Asia on a ferry and see palaces, castles and modern museums, and history will come alive before your eyes.
Once a Christian church with mosaic decorations and later a mosque, the Hagia Sofia is Istanbul's most famous cathedral.
Istanbul is the heart of a country with a 98% Muslim population. Interestingly, this is a place where the Blue Mosque even has an LCD screen flashing the time in Paris and Tokyo. It reflects modernity and is not out of the flow of globalization.
Going to Istanbul is like living in every page of a book
Following the personal pages of the Amazing Tour members, perhaps everyone has the same feeling about Istanbul city. Coming here, everyone seems to "reduce" and freely immerse themselves in the space and culture of the city that they have heard and read a lot about through books. Being able to "witness" and absorb the atmosphere of the country that is "the end point of the legendary silk road" has probably never been so special.
Hop on the old trams in the city, nibble on Turkish ice cream or walk around and weave through the alleys of the Grand Bazaar to admire the exquisite handicrafts, everyone was amazed as if they were children living in a movie. Who would have thought this was really a "dream come true".
"Coming to this city, which is rich in history and culture, it is really difficult to take photos because you are overwhelmed by the great constructions. Everywhere you go, you will remember the movie scenes you have seen and the paintings you have seen. If you try searching online, you will see countless stories or movies set in Istanbul or the imperial city of Constantinople," travel blogger Hoang Le Giang shared.
And if you thought magic carpets only existed in cartoons, think again. Unique, handcrafted, high-quality textiles abound at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, and visitors can stop by to enjoy a flying carpet show at one of more than 4,000 stalls. The bazaar is one of the largest, oldest, and most vibrant markets in the world, where the experience team was able to walk its 61 streets, browsing everything from sparkling jewelry to delicately stitched leather shoes.
Strolling around the old town of Balat, riding the century-old train in Taksim Square, eating Mado ice cream, drinking Turkish apple tea or eating kebab on the Galata Tower 652..., these are just some of the countless experiences in this city. The whole group really witnessed the vibrant atmosphere of this city with its rich cultural imprint. From the people, the scenery to the food, everything is in harmony with each other in a strangely ancient whole!
To further expand the horizon, the Amazing Tour group also experienced a boat trip across the Bosphorus Strait that divides the Asian and European continents and a walk across the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the Asian and European continents to find the feeling of going between the present and the past. Truly unforgettable experiences in life!
The ship blew its whistle and slowly sailed out into the sea amidst the fog that covered the vast sea. According to research, the Bosphorus Strait is the only bridge connecting the Black Sea to the outside world through the world's smallest sea, the Marmara Sea. There is also a hypothesis that this is where the great flood in the Bible occurred, causing water from the Mediterranean Sea to flow into the Black Sea, because scientists have found that the seabeds of the two regions differ by thousands of meters, as evidence of a sudden rupture that occurred at the time of the end of the world in the Bible. This is the reason why the experience of sailing through the strait is so special.
"With each period, more cultures are added, even a single remnant of ruins makes later generations overwhelmed and overwhelmed. However, everything integrates and does not dissolve, each part is a perfect piece of the puzzle, making today's Istanbul a perfect and captivating picture," NAG Ngo Tran Hai An shared on his personal page.
Goodbye Turkey
Every journey must come to an end, every party must end. 20 members, 20 personalities met and understood each other during the 10-day trip in Türkiye. Strangers became familiar, initial awkwardness turned into intimacy. Each trip probably does not stop at the destinations, the overwhelming beauty of the landscape or culture, but sometimes simply meeting, getting to know and connecting with new people along the journey. The smiles, the eyes, the sobbing confidences will forever remain in the hearts of those who are part of "Türkiye - A True Legend".
Goodbye and see you again on new roads, new people in the future!
AMAZING TOUR 04
Amazing tour 04 with the theme “Türkiye - Real Legend”, initiated by Travellive magazine, sponsored by Nokia brand and Turkish Airlines. Starting from 2013, Travellive initiated the Amazing Tour program and coordinated with the tourism administrations of countries to carry out promotional trips to destinations such as “Busan - Ulsan - Jeju, Korea”, “Sabah - Land of Wind” and “Manila and Cebu, Philippines”.
This journey will take 20 members through the old town of Antalya, the ruined city of Termesso, the ancient village of Sille, overnight stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, the Underground Cistern, cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, see the blooming tulips or stroll around the world famous Grand Bazaar...
Learn and follow information about the trip to Türkiye at fanpage:Amazing Tour
After the end of Amazing Tour 4, there will be a Türkiye tourism information exhibition from May 3 to 5 at Saigon Center (HCMC) and the release of a travel photo book about the "land of flying carpets".
