July is the hottest month in istanbul. during those days of july, you may feel exhausted not because of the sun, but the humidity. yet, you can enjoy more for being in istanbul in july since days are longer than for the other times of the year. if you go out the afternoon, you may enjoy more since it gets cooler following the afternoon. if you know how to feel fresh, you will enjoy being in istanbul in july. here what you should do to feel fresh in istanbul in july!
published: 30 September 2022 / updated: 7 March 2024Share
Visit Kadiköy:
You may start a summer day with drinking a cup of coffee in lovely cafes in Kadıköy, such as Montag coffee roasters. If you want to indulge yourself, you may have a Turkish breakfast in Nelipide Gurme and enjoy discovering local tastes. Since you get your energy, it is time to walking on the seaside in Kadıköy and feeling the refreshing breezes. When you reach seaside in Moda, you should taste some ice creams or drink a glass of fresh lemonade in old patisseries. Besides, it may be a great idea to arrange a simple picnic in the seaside under the trees as you watch the sunset. At that point, you should appeal by the colors of Istanbul sky and be ready to take some fascinating pictures. When the nights come, you may go to have dinner in a Turkish meyhane, where you can enjoy fresh fishes and Turkish rakı in Kadıköy. Piraye Taş Plak Meyhanesi is one of them and you can enjoy your dinner in its appealing atmosphere. After a nice dinner, you may go to have fun along the nights in pubs in Kadıköy. You can find a nice place for your music taste. For instance, if you like jazz and blues, you may visit Shaft without hesitation.
Take A Tour On Bosphorus:
Taking a tour on Bosphorus is a classical activity to enjoy being in Istanbul and it feels better in the hottest days of summer. You may get on one of those ferries in Eminönü or Kadıköy. Depending on their routes, those tours can last 2 or more hours so you can decide according to your preference. Even you attended one of those tours before, there are still many tours differs with their routes and promises. For example; you can enjoy more if you choose to attend a tour on Bosphorus dinner & show cruise. So, you can watch Istanbul sky along the day and night and enjoy your time with entertaining shows. Besides, you can combine your Bosphorus cruise & sightseeing Golden Horn or cruise on Bosphorus with city tour. Just be sure that you can take a tour on Bosphorus any time of summer days and enjoy it..
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Visit Princes’ Islands:
Princes’ Islands are just like an oasis in the middle of a desert in summer. You can get on ferries from Eminönü or Kadıköy to go to those islands. Each of them has its beauty, yet Büyükada is the biggest and most popular one. Before exploring Büyükada, you may have breakfast in those little cafes in the seaside. As you walk into the streets, you will see charming gardens with lovely houses. You may rent a bicycle, yet it may exhaust rather than fun since there are many slopes and it is the summer. Probably, it is better to walk slowly and feel the details in your ways. Cheerful bird songs, refreshing breezes, happy trees, sleepy cats and more… As you get closer to the top of the hill, your view gets amazing and be sure you take some photos. When you reached Aya Yorgi church, you may appeal to its fantastic atmosphere. You may rest in the garden of the church and be happy to know that going back to the seaside will be easier. If you visit other islands as well, you may attend to a Princes’ Islands full-day tour.
Despite those hottest days of summer; if you know what you should to feel fresh, you can enjoy visiting Istanbul in July. With its charming cafes, patisseries and walking line by the seaside, Kadıköy is one of the best places to spend a summer day and night. You can take a tour on Bosphorus and appeal by lovely views of Istanbul. You can visit Princes’ Islands, walk into their fascinating streets and have a fantastic day in there. Whenever and however you come, you are welcome!
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Where is selamicesme? the selamicesme neighborhood of the kadikoy district is home to the selamicesme mosque. being one of the most well-known and adored neighborhoods on istanbul's asian side, getting there is not a problem. the marmaray and stepping out at the feneryolu stop are the most direct ways to travel to kadikoy from the european side of istanbul. selamicesme mosque is about a 5-minute walk from there.you can board one of the ferries that depart from eminonu for kadikoy if you prefer a more time-consuming yet enjoyable mode of transportation. by doing this, you can spend about 15 minutes admiring the stunning bosphorus strait while grabbing a cup of tea and some goodies from the store inside the ships. when you arrive at the kadikoy pier, seek the big yellow iett bus pick-up location, which is very close to the kadikoy pier. take the bus with the number 4 or the one with the 16d. to get to the selamicesme mosque, get out at the onsekiz mart stop and walk for 5 to 10 minutes. other things to do in and near kadikoy visit the moda neighborhood: the moda neighborhood is one of kadikoy's attractions that stands out from the rest. there is enough to do here to keep you busy for a full day. take a stroll along istanbul's moda coast to observe the bosphorus strait from one of the city's most picturesque and tranquil coastlines. you will unavoidably pass by a few tea gardens on the way there. choose one with a view of the bosphorus, and as you take in the scenery, order a cup of tea or turkish coffee. visit dondurmaci ali usta to sample any of the more than 50 types of delicious, all-natural ice cream for some of the best ice cream in turkey. next, board a tram and begin exploring kadikoy. you will observe the district's prevailing bohemian aesthetic during your trip. you can take a culinary walks kadikoy tour to enjoy turkish cuisine while touring one of the most well-liked neighborhoods on istanbul's asian side because kadikoy is home to a lot of fantastic restaurants where you can sample numerous dishes from the well-known turkish kitchen. visit moda stage theatre to see some of the finest works of turkish theater and cinema. the location for art lovers in kadikoy, there are various plays and movies being produced here, from well-known shows to more independent, arthouse films. after all of this, it might become a little bit late, but don't worry—kadikoy is recognized for having fantastic nightlife with a variety of top-notch bars and pubs. arkaoda is undoubtedly one of istanbul's top bars and a favorite among both locals and tourists. this establishment, which can be found on bar street, features fantastic live music, a wonderful ambiance, and a wide selection of top-notch drinks. viktor levi wine house provides more than 12 different varieties of wines prepared in their cellar if you prefer outstanding house wine over a few beers. the interior of the building is decorated with a variety of plants, adding to its elegant appearance. do you like rock music? so zincir bar is the spot for you. this inviting and welcoming tavern offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks at more reasonable prices than other bars around. are you prepared for another adventure? the following day, depart from the kadikoy dock and board a ferry to eminonu. once there, enter the historic neighborhood of fatih because there is much to learn about this area.