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Kadıköy and Moda with friends, from ferry to lunch
A half-day with one exact meeting point, a shared lunch and room for different walking speeds.
If some friends are already on the Asian side and others are taking a boat, pick one lunch rendezvous that works for everyone. The rest of the afternoon can be loose.
Send the pier pin before anyone boards
Choose the exact Şehir Hatları pier on the route your group is using and send a pin for the street side of its exit. Kadıköy has more than one ferry pier. If someone misses the boat, message them the lunch spot and let them catch up there.
Let lunch bring everyone back together
Give the market browsers time for a loop through the Çarşı while anyone hungry or tired picks a table. A small lokanta or pide place can suit a group that wants separate plates. Check for enough seats and ask what can be ordered separately before settling in.
Let the walk end where it suits each person
Head towards Moda after lunch if the group feels like walking. Pick a coffee stop on the way so anyone who wants a shorter outing can stay there or return to the pier. Before you split, agree whether you will meet again or say goodbye over coffee.
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