DAY TRIPS: ŞEKERCİ CAFER EROL, KADIKÖY, MODA, AND VADİ İSTANBUL TOURS 2026
Tour Detail
✨ ISTANBUL DAY TOUR✨
KADIKÖY - MODA - VADİ İSTANBUL
📸 HISTORY • CULTURE • ARCHITECTURE • ART • SHOPPING 📸
📅 31 OCTOBER 2026
💰 Per Person: 1,400 TL
Are you ready to discover the traces of historic streets, different cultures, and art on Istanbul’s Asian side? 😍📸
Along our walking route extending from Kadıköy Pier to Moda, we discover 🏛️ historic buildings, ⛪ churches, 🎨 street art, 📚 second-hand bookstores, 🏘️ the colorful streets of Yeldeğirmeni, and Moda’s unique atmosphere.
At the end of the day, shopping and free time await us at 🛍️ Vadi Istanbul Shopping Mall!
🚌 TOUR DEPARTURE POINTS
📍 06:00 – In front of Çerkezköy Chamber of Commerce
📍 06:00 – Tekirdağ Coast, in front of Özcanlar Köfte
📍 07:00 – Çorlu Millet Bahçesi Stop (Bulvar Road)
📍 07:00 – In front of Çorlu Orion Shopping Mall
📍 07:30 – Across from Silivri Kipa, Durak Büfe
📍 08:00 – Mahmutbey Toll Booths (İbrahim Tatlıses Bridge)
⏰ IMPORTANT NOTE: You must be ready at your departure point at least 20 minutes before the departure time. 🚌
🗺️ TOUR ITINERARY
🚌 After picking up our valued guests from the specified departure points, we set off toward Istanbul with breaks and refreshments served on board.
When we arrive in Istanbul, we begin our exploration in the Rıhtım area, regarded as the heart of Kadıköy. 🌊📸
🎭 HALDUN TANER STAGE & KADIKÖY PIER
Our first stop is Haldun Taner Stage and the historic Kadıköy Pier. 🎭🌊
After seeing Haldun Taner Stage, one of Kadıköy’s iconic landmarks, we continue with a short walk toward Kadıköy’s lively streets. 🚶♀️🚶♂️
🍬 ŞEKERCİ CAFER EROL
We visit Şekerci Cafer Erol, one of Kadıköy’s long-established culinary stops. 🍬✨
🌈 Colorful hard candies,🥜 marzipan,🍭 traditional sweets
we discover this historic shop accompanied by them.
🛍️ Guests who wish may do some small shopping here.
🏛️ ŞEHREMANETİ BUILDING & III. MUSTAFA ISKELE MOSQUE
We continue discovering Kadıköy’s historic texture. 📜🏛️
🏛️ Şehremaneti Building
🕌 III. Mustafa Iskele Mosque
we continue our walk after seeing important historic buildings such as these.
⛪ CHURCH OF AYA EUPHEMIA
Within Kadıköy’s historic fabric, which bears traces of different faiths, we see the Church of Aya Euphemia. ⛪✨
We learn from our guide about the building’s history and its place in Kadıköy’s past.
🐊 CROCODILE SQUARE & SURP TAKAVOR ARMENIAN CHURCH
Then we see Crocodile Square and Surp Takavor Armenian Church. 🐊⛪
📸 As we continue our walk through Kadıköy’s streets, we discover the traces of different cultures together.
📚 AKMAR PASSAGE & İMGE SECOND-HAND BOOKSTORE
📚 Stops that will delight book and culture enthusiasts are coming up!
We see Akmar Passage, which holds an important place in Kadıköy’s cultural memory, and then visit İmge Second-Hand Bookstore.
📖 We enjoy a delightful exploration among old books, antiques, and stories stretching from the past to the present.
🏺 ANTIQUE SHOPS & PROTESTANT CHURCH
We continue discovering Kadıköy’s nostalgic side. 🏺✨
🪞 While tracing the marks of the past among the antique shops, we then see the Protestant Church.
🎨 YELDEĞİRMENİ
Now our route takes us to Yeldeğirmeni! 🎨🏘️
We continue our walk through the streets of Yeldeğirmeni, which has become one of Istanbul’s most remarkable art and lifestyle districts in recent years.
🎨 We discover the Mural-Ist works painted on the walls and capture 📸 colorful photographs.
🏘️ With its historic buildings, homes bearing Jewish heritage, and schools, we embark on a pleasant journey into the district’s past.
✡️ CULTURAL HERITAGE & YELDEĞİRMENİ ART
To get to know Yeldeğirmeni’s multicultural past more closely, we listen to the stories of the area through conversations with members of the Turkish-Jewish community. ✡️📜
Then we see Yeldeğirmeni Art – Notre Dame Du Rosaire Church. ⛪🎨
🍽️ KADIKÖY MARKET – LUNCH
😋 It’s time to rest our tired feet!
We allow free time for lunch at Kadıköy Market. 🍽️☕
Guests who wish may discover the market’s many delicious offerings.
🐂 BULL STATUE
We head to the Bull Statue, one of Kadıköy’s most famous meeting points. 🐂📸
We take a photo break at this iconic spot associated with Kadıköy.
📚 NAZIM HİKMET CULTURAL CENTER
Then we see the Nazım Hikmet Cultural Center. 🎭📚
We receive information from our guide about the center, one of the important stops in Kadıköy’s art and cultural life.
🍻 BAR STREET
🚶♀️ We continue our walk along Kadıköy’s colorful Bar Street.
🎨 We continue taking photographs while discovering the lively atmosphere of the streets.
⛪ AYA TRİADA CHURCH
We see Aya Triada Church along our route. ⛪✨
We listen to our guide explain the history of the church, one of the important structures belonging to Kadıköy’s multicultural past.
🏛️ KÖÇEOĞLU HAMMAM
Then we see the historic Köçeoğlu Hammam. 🏛️📜
We continue our walk among Kadıköy’s historic structures that have survived from the past to the present.
🏫 SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
We see Saint Joseph High School, one of Kadıköy’s long-established educational institutions. 🏫✨
We receive information from our guide about its historic and architectural features.
🕌 MODA MOSQUE
Within Moda’s historic fabric, we see Moda Mosque. 🕌🌊
Then we continue our walk through Moda’s distinctive streets.
🎵 BARIŞ MANÇO MUSEUM HOUSE
One of the most special stops on our tour! 🎸🎶
We visit the Barış Manço Museum House. 🏠✨
Here, we closely discover traces of Barış Manço’s life, reflected in the architecture and décor of the home where he lived and expressed his artistic identity.
🎶 We discover details from the artist’s world and enjoy a pleasant museum visit accompanied by unforgettable memories.
🚂 HAYDARPAŞA TRAIN STATION & PIER
After our tour of Moda, we head to the historic Haydarpaşa Train Station and Pier. 🚂🌊📸
We experience the historic atmosphere of Haydarpaşa Train Station, one of Istanbul’s most iconic structures, up close.
📸 We take a photo break accompanied by Istanbul’s unique view.
🛍️ VADİ İSTANBUL SHOPPING MALL
After completing our walk in Kadıköy and Moda, we board our 🚌 vehicle and set off for Vadi Istanbul Shopping Mall.
🛍️ Here, we allow free time for shopping, ☕ having coffee, or relaxing.
✨ At the end of the day, after a pleasant shopping and relaxation break, we begin our return journey to Çorlu.
🚌 END OF TOUR
🌆 After completing our tour of Kadıköy, Moda, and Vadi Istanbul, we begin our return journey to Çorlu.
🚌 After dropping our valued guests off at the departure points where we picked them up in the morning;
✨ We bid you farewell until we meet again at the next ÇORLU TRAVEL event. 📸🚌🌿
📸 FEATURES OF OUR TOUR
🚶♀️ This tour is a special city excursion focused entirely on walking and photography!
🏛️ Historic monuments⛪ Churches and places of worship🎨 Street art and mural works
📚 Second-hand bookstores and cultural stops🏘️ Historic neighborhoods
🎵 Art and museums📸 Plenty of photography
all await you on this special route! 😍✨
🎧 Since our tour takes place in crowded areas, we recommend bringing headphones so that you can listen to our guide’s explanations more comfortably.
👟 We strongly recommend wearing comfortable shoes and choosing clothing suitable for a long walk.
What's Included
*Transportation by 46-seat Mercedes Travego or Tourismo 2+2 luxury buses
*Onboard refreshments (hot and cold beverages, cake and water)
*Excursions included in the program
*Professional guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Compulsory professional liability insurance according to the Tourism Law
*Assured by ÇORLU TRAVEL
Not Included
*Breaks and Extra Food and Beverage Expenses
*Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
*Meals Taken During the Tour
General Information
Transportation Vehicles
Mercedes Travego: 46+1+1 seating capacity, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, seat-back TV and USB port, internet in some vehicles, 2 monitors, 2 refrigerators, kitchen unit with water heater, reading lamps, sound system for guide announcements, CD and DVD player.
MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618 COVERAGE;
Covers the agency's bankruptcy or the inability to provide the package tour service for any reason. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses.