Duration
4 Days
Type
Specific Tour
Group Size
Max 10 people
Languages
English
Discover Istanbul’s football scene when you attend the fiercely fought battle between Fenerbahçe and Besiktas
Istanbul is the city where continents collide and where history has pivoted for over 2000 years. This ancient city is stacked with iconic sights and, an eye-watering 14 million people call it home. And every one of these 14 million, from the president to the taxi drivers have an opinion when it comes to the beautiful game.
Istanbul is home to five top-flight teams and three true giants of the game – Beskitas, Galatasary, and Fenerbahce. Three clubs that each command millions of fans and result in a local football scene full of chaos, noise, and colour. On this trip, you’ll take in the fiercely fought battle between Fenerbahçe and Besiktas.
Your weekend will be led by one of our very finest football hosts who is both a football fan and ambassador of this chaotic and mystical city – with them by your side you will discover Istanbul’s relentless football culture from the inside. Plus you will share the experience with a small group of like-minded sports fans for a more memorable, connected and enjoyable experience.
This incredible weekend puts a magical city, great food, and a monumental football scene into the palm of your hand. As well as the match tickets and accommodation – stadium tours and city sightseeing are also included in this fantastic Istanbul weekend. See you there!
Today's all about getting together, as adventurous football fans from across the world arrive in Istanbul for derby day.
You'll meet your local host - who'll kick off the trip in style by taking you to a traditional Turkish food place for dinner.
So you can meet your fellow travelers and prepare for an incredible, jam-packed day of action tomorrow.
We will visit one of the cities great stadiums for a behind the scenes tour (which stadium is visited will depend on the match schedule)
If there's another good football game in town, our host will be happy to give you more insight and take you there if you wish (additional match tickets not included in the price).
Or if you'd rather spend more time exploring Istanbul - our host will give you the best tips and things to do. The choice is yours!
It's matchday! And what a day this is.
Today starts with a magnificent city tour and a look into this city's amazing history. You'll see the best of Istanbul with your local host and marvel at sights like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and the Grand Bazaar.
Then we'll visit the historic Besiktas area along the European shores of the Bosphorus strait. Where you can treat yourself to some tasty local food and enjoy one last moment of calm before your crazy matchday experience begins.
You'll meet up with local supporters groups to learn their chant and get immersed in their local fan culture before heading to the stadium together. Where you'll see one of the loudest and most insane football atmospheres on Earth!
After the game, your host will be happy to give you the best nightlife tips. Or help you get back to the hotel and recover after a truly crazy day!
Unfortunately, even the finest (and craziest) adventures must come to an end. But the new friends and fantastic memories you've made will last for a lifetime.
It's time to pack your bags, check-out, and say goodbye to the majestic city of Istanbul. But don't forget to stay in touch with your fellow travelers - you might meet them on another Homefans sooner than you think!
You can do it if you wish.
You can also secure your spot with a deposit, and then pay the balance in up to two instalments no later than 60 days before you travel. In this way you can organise yourself and plan ahead with time!
A trip on the Homefans marketplace is a carefully hand-picked experience curated by Homefans and the local hosts in the destination to offer a unique sports experience through local eyes.
It usually includes the following:
In some cases more activities will be added or some will be omitted (and mentioned in the inclusions)
If we know where you will be sitting, we always mention this is in the inclusions section.
Unfortunately, we are not always able to tell you that at the time of booking. However, our destination managers and local hosts work tirelessly to make sure you get the best seats.
We always aim for the long side of the home supporters section.
We can always upgrade the seat location based on availability, at an extra cost. We do recommend that the group stays together in the same area to get the most out of this experience, but if you would like to enquire about an upgrade, feel free to get in touch.
The maximum number of people the host will allow is stated above.
However, this number may not always be met and it may even be possible that your party is on the tour on your own.
Higher numbers make for a more sociable experience, lower numbers make for more personalised attention from your host. Look at it as a win/win!
The trips and activities on the Homefans marketplace are designed and executed by fully-vetted locals, and supervised and monitored by Homefans.
All bookings made on Homefans are backed by our Buyer Guarantee so you have a peace on mind when booking.
With more than 10,000+ customers , Homefans is one of the biggest specialised sports marketplaces in the world.
Homefans is for everyone!
If we can accept children, there will be an option to do so in the booking flow. However, for some trips, our local hosts take the decision to open this up to adults only, based on the content of the tour. If you are looking to travel with under 18’s, please feel free to contact us and we can discuss your options.
In order to keep competitive prices, the trips on the Homefans marketplace always offer prices based on 2 people sharing.
If you wish to stay on your own in a single room, you may pay a supplement for a guaranteed single room. This can be found on the extras section at checkout and you can add it to the booking. You can also get in touch with us to arrange this.
Yes, you can extend your stay by clicking on the EXTRAS section at checkout, choosing the number of extra nights you wish to extend your stay.
For a hotel upgrade, please get in touch with Homefans and we will assist you in this matter.
If you foresee that you cannot longer attend this trip, we appreciate if you let us know with time in advance.
According to our Terms & Conditions , if you tell us 45 days before the trip starts, we can keep your deposit and transfer it to another future trip or use it as credit. The deposit payment is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Homefans was created to address a pain point we experienced quite often. You travel abroad to watch a sporting event, yet once you arrive, you still feel like an outsider, with a lack of knowledge around the destination and the event.
The local hosts on the Homefans marketplace address this issue by becoming the local link to your trip. They enhance the experience completely, and create that necessary human connection – and will surely become friends in the future!
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