7 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Secrets of the East ✨

Jan Schamoni

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking architecture. From ancient marvels to hidden gems, this 7-day itinerary will immerse you in the enchanting allure of the East. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums, Palaces, and Tower Delights 🏰

$176

$ 9

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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30 - 36 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$32

24 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$136

Day 2Palatial Splendor and Artistic Wonders 🎨

$152

$ 5

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$96

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

20 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12

Day 3A Shopper's Paradise and Architectural Marvels 🛍️

$64

$ 5

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$64

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Treasures of the Past 🏛️

$52

$ 5

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$52

Day 5Spiritual Serenity and Majestic Museums 🕌

$152

$ 7

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

12 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$108

Day 6Aromatic Delights and Miniature Marvels 🌸

$32

$ 7

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$32

Day 7Reliving History at Panorama 1453 🌍

$60

$ 5

kasimpasa apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $726 In total

Activities & Food:$688

Transport:$38