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6 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and History

Meritxell Roch

Meritxell Roch

6 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul in 6 days, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, indulging in delicious Turkish cuisine, and immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating destination.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$33

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$ 5

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Eyüp Sultan Mosque
A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Velvet Cafe
Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Dükkan Galata
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$28

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

The Blue Mosque
Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$16

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$ 5

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

62 - 75 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Bosphorus
Boat tours provide visitors with unique city views from this strait separating Europe & Asia.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
59 - 71 min

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Directions

Mavvi Kapi Kafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Rumelikavağı Spor Klubü Tesisleri
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$22

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$ 2

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Beyazit Square
Large public square featuring the main gate to Istanbul University, a big mosque & street vendors.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day Day Pastanesi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$22

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$91

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$ 3

Best Western Antea Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
32 - 39 min

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Maiden's Tower
Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Column of Constantine
Recently restored column atop a stone pedestal built by the ancient Romans as a monument.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Best Western Antea Hotel
Warm rooms in a low-key hotel with a stylish bar & lounge, plus a restaurant & an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $223 In total

Activities & Food:$212
Transport:$12