8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Marvels and Culinary Delights

Burak Bayar

9 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering cuisine await. From exploring magnificent palaces to savoring authentic Turkish delicacies, this itinerary will immerse you in the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Citadel Restorant, Mosaics Museum, and Grand Bazaar Extravaganza

$76

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

9 - 14 min

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Museum featuring Byzantine-period mosaics from the Great Palace of Constantinople.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$17

4 - 6 min

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Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 2Suleymaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Toy Museum Adventure

$63

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

14 - 21 min

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Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

12 - 17 min

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Former toy shop-turned-museum showcasing old-fashioned toys & miniatures dating back 200 years.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Topkapi Palace, Turkish Arts, and Culinary Delights

$104

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

11 - 16 min

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Palace pavilion from 1472 & museum for Islamic art with Greek & Persian architectural elements.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

10 - 15 min

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Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$27

9 - 11 min

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Tarihi Eminönü Balıkçısı - Alaettin Aktuğ'un Yeri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Panorama 1453, Miniaturk, and Rumeli Küftecisi

$72

$ 3

Taş fırında elle açılan Enfes İtalyan Pizzaları Ayrıca Dünya Mutfağından seçmeler

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

7 - 9 min

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Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George

Principal Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in Istanbul, with religious relics, mosaics & public hours.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$18

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Kariye Mosque, and Local Cuisine

$70

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

10 - 12 min

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Museum of religious art on the site of a church that was first built here in the 6th century A.D.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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6 - 8 min

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Rum-Yunan mezeleri ve müziği, Fener'de, Troya Otel Balat'ın giriş katında

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$21

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 6Galata Tower, Modern Art, and Beylerbeyi Palace

$106

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$34

12 - 17 min

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Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$11

23 - 28 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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This 19th-century palace with gardens was once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans.

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 7Sabancı University Museum, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Shang Palace

$79

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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European-style mansions home to a vast private collection of ancient & Ottoman-era artifacts & more.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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18 - 22 min

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Museum in a 1925 mansion with temporary & permanent exhibits, plus Islamic calligraphy & sculptures.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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24 - 29 min

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Bir lezzet klasiği olan Kanton yemekleri, modern dekorasyonu ve şık ambiyans ile çevrelenir. Maotai seçkisi ve diğer Çin alkollü içki seçkileri bulunur. Ana yemek alanı, yemek köşeleri ve özel yemek odaları ile büyük veya samimi yemekli toplantılar için ideal bir yerdir.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$19

16 - 24 min

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