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Historical Scavenger Hunt in Istanbul
Explore Istanbul's rich historical sites in a fun-filled way by setting up a DIY Scavenger Hunt. Decide on a set of landmarks, each with their unique cultural significance, as your points of interest. Arm each other with a fun fact and a clue leading to the next point. Your journey will cover archiโฆ
- On a cool November day in Istanbul, you and your partner set off on a self-guided scavenger hunt journey. You begin at the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, exploring its magnificent architecture and deep history.
- Next, you receive a clue leading to the Basilica Cistern, where you marvel at its ancient wonders. The captivating history encourages interesting conversations and strengthens your connection.
- The scavenger hunt continues taking you to the Topkapi Palace, The Hagia Sophia and various other landmarks, creating an atmospheric, fun-filled exploration of the city's culture and history.
Preparation steps:
- Your historical adventure requires some prep. Spend an evening together researching Istanbul's historical monuments. Choose famous spots such as the Hagia Sophia and The Topkapi Palace and also less popular but equally fascinating places.
- Draft out a map route based on the sites you have chosen. Ensure a logical and straightforward path that is easy to follow. Remember, the fun is not in getting lost but in the discovery.
- Finally, write down clues on index cards. Each card should have two facts: one highlighting an exciting bit of trivia about the current location, and the other leading to the next destination. The anticipation of decoding the clues to find the next location adds a dash of intrigues and excitement.
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Some tips:
- Ensure you wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot. Take a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
- Make sure your clues aren't too difficult. They should provide a challenge, but not so much so that you lose time and thus risk rushing through the sites.
- Take lots of pictures at each site. Not only is this a fun date, but you're also creating beautiful shared memories. A surprise photo album of your day could be a great keepsake.