AHMET ŞAFAK
Budapest, Hungary
DAY 1 – After a tiring journey we arrived in Budapest. We went to our accommodation and after a great effort we finally entered the house. After a little rest, our sightseeing started. After the Danube River, the Parliament, the Shoes Monument, we were looking for a suitable place for dinner. And Turkish cuisine! 🙂 A nice meal and tea, which is a must… Then a nice resting coffee… Everything was great and we reached our accommodation. We had a full day and now I had to rest. We have a lot to see tomorrow. Now it’s time to sleep. DAY 2 – A good start to the day. After a nice Hungarian breakfast, our sightseeing started 🙂 Church, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gül Baba Mausoleum… It was great to see new places. Today we also met with friends who came, had dinner and went to visit the Parliament. Bratislava, Slovakia We were in Bratislava. We visited many beautiful places. My friends and I were telling briefly about the places we visited and in Bratislava, Bratislava Castle came to me and I told about it. It was great to see new places. After visiting the historical places here, we set off for Austria. In Austria, in Vienna, we dispersed to the places where we were going to stay. We had a tiring and beautiful day. I had to get rid of my tiredness because there were still three countries to visit. Vienna, Austria Austria was a more modern country than Budapest and Bratislava. It was more sparkling, more modern and more beautiful. We visited museums, churches and many beautiful places. Vienna was very beautiful, I liked it very much. I was very happy that there were many Turks. In the restaurant where we had dinner, we met a Turkish sister who took great care of us; she hosted us very well. Our wonderful trip to Vienna ended here. Then we started our night journey to Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich, Switzerland We arrived in Zurich in the morning. Zurich was nice but it was very expensive compared to other countries we visited. We couldn’t visit many places except for lunch. We couldn’t use the day efficiently but of course we were tired. We visited the places we could visit and then we came back to where we were staying and had tea and we missed tea 🙂 Then we got ready and went to the train station to go to Paris and that was the end of our day.
SEYYİT HULUSİ
Budapest, Hungary
DAY 1 – Today, we arrived in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with a group of seven people. After landing at the airport, we took a bus to the inner part of the airport and queued for passport control. After a few minutes of waiting, we gave our passports to the officer and passed through. After leaving the airport, İsmail Eren Hoca bought our tickets for the public bus and we took the bus to the center of Budapest. On the way, we had pleasant conversations and shared our excitement about the city. Our bus ride took a little longer, but we finally reached the center. We were exhausted from the journey and our stomachs were rumbling with hunger, so we had lunch at a nice restaurant. After lunch, we started walking towards our accommodation. We reached there in a few minutes and rested for a while. Around 16:30, we met Hilal Hoca and Hatice and went for a walk to the Danube River. We walked around the river, the view was really fascinating. We walked around the Parliament Building; this building was really impressive with its Gothic architecture. After a bit more sightseeing, we went to one of the most popular places in the city for dinner. We had a turkey and potato dinner followed by a nice cup of tea. After dinner, we sat in a café to walk around a bit more and sipped our coffees. Finally, after dropping the ladies off at their accommodation, we men went back to our accommodation and had some rest. Day 2 – In the morning, we woke up early, had breakfast, packed our bags and set off by bus. Along the way we met Hatice and Hilal Hoca, chatted with them and sat down at a restaurant to have breakfast together. Afterwards, we set off for St. Stefan Basilica. The inside of the basilica was really fascinating; we got lost among the colorful stained glass windows, statues of saints and historical artifacts. A remarkable detail inside was the section where the holy items of the saints were exhibited, just like the beard of the Prophet Muhammad. After the basilica, we headed towards Buda Castle. The view of Budapest from the top of the castle was so beautiful that we lost track of time while taking photos. We walked around the castle and saw the fishing bastions. Then we went to the tomb of Gül Baba, which bears the traces of the Ottoman period, and read the Fatiha. After spending some time here, we went to a delicious restaurant for dinner. After we had dinner and tea, we went around the Parliament building and continued our sightseeing. In the evening, everyone went back to their accommodation and we went to our accommodation and rested. Bratislava, Slovakia
We woke up early and after having breakfast, we went to the train station. After having a short snack here, we took the train from Budapest to Bratislava. After a two and a half hour journey, we arrived in Bratislava. When we arrived at the train station, we dropped our luggage and first went to the Parliament Building. After walking around the Parliament building and taking photos, we headed to St. Martin’s Church. The church was remarkable with its impressive stained glass windows and stonework. Then we went up to Bratislava Castle and rested against a wonderful view. After visiting the castle, we went down to the bazaar and enjoyed a pizza. Afterwards, we returned to the train station and set off for Vienna. After arriving in Vienna, we checked into our hotel, had dinner and rested. Vienna, Austria We woke up early in the morning in Vienna and after having breakfast, we left our luggage at the train station. Our first stop was Stephansdom Church, one of the most famous churches in Vienna. The church was impressive with its magnificent architecture and high towers. Afterwards, we went to Hafburg Palace, where we were impressed by the historical artifacts and art collections. After that, we went to the Vienna Parliament Building and had a guided tour inside the Parliament and learned about the history. After having lunch in a nice restaurant, we continued to visit the city. In the evening, we went to the train station and left for our next stop.MEVLÜT AKIN
Budapest, Hungary
We took off from Gaziantep and flew to Istanbul and from there to Budapest. The flight was very enjoyable and we were excited to go abroad for the first time. After landing in Budapest, we started to get acquainted with the city. I really liked Budapest with its historical places, magnificent architecture and atmosphere. We visited important places such as the Church, Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Hill. It was really impressive to see the historical texture of the city. We went to the museum and took photos with friends and had a fun time. Budapest is a very rich city both historically and culturally and it was very enjoyable to spend time here. Bratislava, Slovakia After breakfast, we set off for Bratislava. Our journey by train was quite comfortable. When we arrived in Bratislava, we visited the historical buildings and streets of the city. We walked around the parliament and took photos. Then we went to Bratislava Castle to explore the city more closely. It had a great view. At the end of the day, we went back to the train station and headed to Vienna. There were many places to visit in Vienna and although it was a long trip, we enjoyed it very much. Vienna, Austria Today, after breakfast in Vienna, we started our city tour. One of the most remarkable places we visited in Vienna was St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The interior of the church was quite impressive. We also visited one of Vienna’s famous libraries and explored the fascinating book collections. Later in the day, we went to a restaurant in the city for dinner. The food was delicious and we enjoyed spending the evening together. Then we took the train to Zurich. We enjoyed the scenery during the journey. Zurich, Switzerland We arrived in Zurich and after having breakfast in the morning, we started to visit the historical sites in the city. The calm atmosphere and beautiful architecture of Zurich was really fascinating. We walked around the old city center, which is one of the highlights of the city, and then took a stroll near Lake Zurich. At the end of the day, we took the train back to Paris. We had a little rest before we started sightseeing in Paris, and then we visited the Eiffel Tower. We spent time around the tower and made our first day in Paris unforgettable. Paris, France After breakfast in Paris, we visited the Eiffel Tower again and took photos around it. The Eiffel Tower is a landmark of Paris and was truly mesmerizing. In the afternoon, we continued to explore the city, visiting the Louvre Museum, one of the city’s iconic landmarks, and exploring the historical artifacts. We had dinner at a nice restaurant and ended the day by wandering the illuminated streets of Paris. At night, we went to the airport, boarded our plane and started our journey back to Gaziantep.HATİCE TEMİZ
Budapest, Hungary
Day 1 – First thing in the morning we had a delicious hamburger and then checked into our hotel. Later in the day, we started to explore the historical texture of Budapest. We explored the church in the city, which had an ethereal beauty, with its carvings and sculptures. Later, we visited the famous bridge in the city. At night, we had dinner in a lovely restaurant followed by coffee and a pleasant evening. The elegant atmosphere of Budapest was truly impressive. Day 2 – We started the day with sandwiches and coffee and then headed to Buda Castle. Although climbing up the castle was tiring, the view was definitely worth it. The view we saw was so beautiful. Afterwards, we visited the important churches in Budapest and I was impressed by the craftsmanship and spiritual atmosphere inside each one. We visited Güllü Baba Mausoleum, which had an atmosphere similar to the mausoleums in Turkey. For lunch we stopped at a cozy cafe and had croissants; they were delicious. For dinner, we took a long walk to a place we liked yesterday. Bratislava, Slovakia We took the train to Bratislava early in the morning. Although we were in danger of missing the train, we made it on time. After arriving in Bratislava, we explored the city. We visited Bratislava Castle and had a look at the baroque style gardens. We had pizza for lunch and it was sunny, which made our trip even more enjoyable. Then we took the train to Vienna. Vienna, Austria When we arrived in Vienna, we had our morning coffee and a great breakfast. Afterwards we visited a gothic style church. The church was built with donations and it was quite impressive. Then we visited a baroque building, which was also very beautiful. After a little snack, we entered another church. It was very exciting to visit the museums in Vienna, especially the museum with Greek sculptures. It was also fun to see the artifacts related to mythology in Austria. At the end of the day, we visited the Vienna Parliament and then took the train to our next stop. In the meantime, we had a chance to watch a soccer match on our phones. Zurich, Switzerland We arrived in Zurich and after having breakfast in the morning we went to a modern museum. In the museum we looked at important historical artifacts of Europe and the ruins of an old church. Downstairs, in a musty smelling room, there was an old statue of a king and inscriptions, which was quite interesting. Then we continued to walk around the city with clear skies and a clean river. The view of Zurich was really mesmerizing. We wandered by the river for a while and ate a different kind of bread roll, it was quite delicious. Buying chocolates in Zurich was also an unforgettable experience, I also bought a snow globe and postcards. On the way back to the hotel, I was surprised with a birthday surprise and I was very happy. I celebrated my 19th birthday in Zurich. Then we went to the train station and left for France. Paris, France We arrived in Paris in the morning. First of all, we took photos at the Eiffel Tower and experienced the fascinating atmosphere of Paris. Then, we had a French cuisine burrito and rested for a while before going back to the hotel. We were really tired when we entered the hotel, so we decided to rest a bit. In the morning, we had donuts and coffee with milk in a cozy cafe, it was a great breakfast. Then we took a taxi to the airport and boarded our flight back. This trip was an opportunity to get to know different cultures, discover new places and spend time with beautiful people. It was an unforgettable experience and a trip full of memories that I will remember for the rest of my life.
