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That highly anticipated Sunday in June is the perfect time to express your gratitude to your father, grandfather, uncle, or anyone who has taken on this role in your life—the ones who stood by you as you grew up and guided you with their experiences. You can evaluate Father’s Day as an opportunity to remember how precious it is to spend time together amidst a busy work schedule or daily rush.

This Father’s Day, you can gift special memories to your father to tell him how much you love him. Here are inspiring experience routes that will make that day different from others and strengthen your bond with your father...

Coastal Walk Against the Princess Islands View

If you want to spend a calm and peaceful day with your father, the coastline of the Anatolian Side can be a pleasant route. Küçükyalı and Maltepe coastlines are quite ideal for taking a walk accompanied by the view. While walking and looking at the calmness of the sea in the early hours of the morning, you can chat with your father and remember the past by talking about your childhood memories.

It is also in your hands to add a more nostalgic atmosphere to your walk. When you get tired, you can take a short break on the benches by the shore to catch your breath, and meanwhile, you can recreate and photograph a photo frame from years ago.

A Beyoğlu Tour in the Footsteps of History and Culture 

If you have a father who enjoys cultural activities and misses the old days, we recommend turning your route to the streets of Beyoğlu, where the heart of İstanbul beats. In Taksim and İstiklal Street, where a different story is hidden in every corner, you can visit historical arcades, listen to the sound of the nostalgic tram, which is the symbol of the district, and wander through secondhand bookstores.

If you haven't decided on your gift yet, you can consider gifting a magazine from the years your father was born, a book he couldn't find after searching, or an old vinyl record from the secondhand bookstores you visit. If you want to add different stops to your route, you can also visit nearby art galleries.

A Pleasant Forest Getaway

If your father loves spending time in nature, lush green routes in İstanbul or a few hours away from İstanbul await you! Belgrad Forest can be a pleasant option with its long walking trails and picnic areas. Sapanca’s magnificent nature, fresh air, and peaceful lake view can also wash away your father's fatigue.

Before you start wandering the paths covered with bird chirping, you can also turn the nature walk into a pleasant picnic by taking snacks, a thermos, and mugs with you.

​A Flavorful Dinner

The most delicious way to crown a beautiful day is a carefully prepared dinner. A dinner masterfully prepared, appealing to your father’s taste, and the intimate conversation during this meal can strengthen your bond. You can discover signature dishes of world cuisines, menus where seafood stands out, or choices where traditional flavors are carefully interpreted in restaurants at different points of İstanbul.

Of course, to evaluate this special day comfortably, it is useful to make a reservation before Father’s Day.

Impeccable Comfort Accompanying Father’s Day at Elite World Hotels & Resorts

While planning your Father’s Day program, if you are looking for an elegant restaurant to accompany long conversations or a luxurious SPA area where you can leave the fatigue of the day behind, you can evaluate Elite World Hotels & Resorts' hotels in different locations.

If you are thinking of spending time on the Anatolian Side, Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı can be a pleasant stop. At the "Nostalgia & Flavor Journey" event that will take place on Father's Day, you can watch the classic car exhibition and savor the barbecue flavors. You can reach the fun of a sweet competition with the backgammon tournament, which is one of the favorite games of fathers.

If you are going to turn your route to the historical streets, museums, and cultural stops of Beyoğlu, you can choose Elite World İstanbul Taksim. Elite World İstanbul Florya and Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres, located at the dynamic points of the European Side, can also accompany Father's Day plans that will last all day with their restaurants, social areas, and ease of transportation to different parts of the city. If you wish, you can have a pleasant breakfast in the peaceful atmosphere of The Grill at Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres. You can make the day even more enjoyable with the advantageous massage session gift offered for this special day.

For a pleasant getaway in the unique blues of the Aegean, you can turn your route to Elite World Kuşadası. On June 20-21, you can start the day with a delicious breakfast and enjoy the sun and the pool.

To evaluate Father's Day as a relaxation opportunity, you can gift your father a relaxing massage at Fit Life SPA & Health Center. Thus, you can enable him to enjoy the care experience he has postponed for a long time, creating a calm time period where he can get away from daily rush and focus only on himself.