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10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Rich History and Exquisite Cuisine

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14 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating 10-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture, visit iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, and indulge in mouthwatering Turkish delicacies. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$66

Saade Kahvaltı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sultanahmet Square

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$48

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$9

Day 2

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$87

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$ 2

Day Day Pastanesi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$81

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 3

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$123

Vefa Bozacısı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge

Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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$102

1 - 2 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 :)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4

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$6

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$ 2

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 5

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$45

·

$ 2

Malta Fırını Ekmek&Unlu Mamüller

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Fatih Mosque

Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Miniaturk

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Can 2 Dürüm Evi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6

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$72

Lale Lokantası

50 yıldır tamamen hijyenik mutfağımızda hazırlanan zengin Türk mutfağına ait ev yemeklerimizi deneyimli personelimizle sizlerin beğenisine sunmaktayız.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$45

19 - 28 min

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Directions

Meşhur Fetih İşkembe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 7

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$45

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$ 2

Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe

Türkiye'nin en keyifli Kitap Kafesi. Açık ve kapalı bahçemiz 73 çeşit çayımız ile Eyüp ve Fatih'deyiz.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

3 - 4 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$39

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 8

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$93

·

$ 2

Color. Full. Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

14 - 21 min

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Directions

İBB Emirgan Korusu

Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Black Cup Coffee

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 9

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$15

Laledan Restaurant

Laledan Restaurant, on the hotel building’s ground floor, serves the richest breakfast buffet in town with over 250 delicious items, 80 percent of which are made with locally sourced organic ingredients. The Legendary Çırağan Brunch on Sundays is from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Yıldız Park

Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tuğra Restaurant & Lounge

The feast begins with the ambience … rich Ottoman décor and the ever-stirring backdrop of the Bosphorus. For the full effect, ask for a table on Tuğra’s balcony, lit by the moon, a candle and the Bosphorus Bridge.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 10

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$0

Budget breakdown: $560 In total

Activities & Food:$552

Transport:$8