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8 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Magic of the East 🕌✨

Dude Dude

Dude Dude

20 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient wonders meet modern delights. Discover opulent palaces, immerse yourself in rich history, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and get lost in the enchanting beauty of this magnificent city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Culinary Delights
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$172

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$ 9

Fasıl Büfe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Yıldız Palace
Opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace, with grand interiors, pavilions & courtyards.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
16 - 20 min

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Beylerbeyi Palace
This 19th-century palace with gardens was once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$32
28 - 34 min

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Emek Mantı Evi
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
8 - 10 min

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Ä°BB Emirgan Korusu
Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Sadberk Hanım Museum
European-style mansions home to a vast private collection of ancient & Ottoman-era artifacts & more.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Öz Kanatçı Kardeşler
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 2Art, History, and Breathtaking Views
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$144

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$ 5

Emirgan Sütiş
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
1 - 2 min

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Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum
Museum in a 1925 mansion with temporary & permanent exhibits, plus Islamic calligraphy & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$16
20 - 24 min

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Anadoluhisarı
At the narrowest part of the Bosphurus, this imposing fort gives its name to the surrounding area.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
31 - 38 min

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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Garde Mange Kitchen
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$52
11 - 16 min

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Yıldız Park
Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 3Books, Miniatures, and Panoramic Adventures
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$288

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$ 9

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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$32
10 - 12 min

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Miniaturk
Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$32
6 - 8 min

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Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Halat By Divan
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Panorama 1453 History Museum
Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$60
12 - 18 min

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Game Of Burger
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44
Day 4Theme Park Thrills and Cultural Gems
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$372

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$ 3

Çanga Pasta&Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
14 - 21 min

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VIALAND Tema Park
Theme park featuring amusement rides for all ages & a shopping center with dining & entertainment.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$220
22 - 27 min

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Balat TurÅŸucusu
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$52
12 - 17 min

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Kariye Mosque
Museum of religious art on the site of a church that was first built here in the 6th century A.D.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Smelt & Co. Gastro Spot // Kombucha
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 5From Iranian Cuisine to Iconic Landmarks
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$420

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$ 3

Reyhun Iranian Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Madame Tussauds Istanbul
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Pera Museum
Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$136
3 - 4 min

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Dükkan Galata
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$40
10 - 15 min

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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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$44
17 - 21 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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$64
5 - 8 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$56
Day 6Coffee, Palaces, and Turkish Artistry
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$332

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$ 5

Black Cup Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$96
16 - 20 min

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Tiled Pavilion Museum
Palace pavilion from 1472 & museum for Islamic art with Greek & Persian architectural elements.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$44
10 - 15 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$56
7 - 10 min

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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$44
11 - 14 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Karadeniz Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Museums, Breakfast Delights, and Bazaars
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$216

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$ 3

Fuego Restaurant
Fuego brings together over 25 years of international culinary experience and provides authentic hospitality to local and international guests.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$52
11 - 16 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Museum featuring Byzantine-period mosaics from the Great Palace of Constantinople.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
11 - 14 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 8Parks, Museums, and Sweet Farewells
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$192

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$ 7

Çınaraltı Cafee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 15 min

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Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Salt Galata
Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Yedi Sekiz Hasanpaşa Fırını
Tarihi dokusunun bozulmadığı, çeşit çeşit kurabiyelere ev sahipliği yapan bir fırındır.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
4 - 5 min

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Naval Museum
Museum tracing Turkish naval history with artifacts such as Ottoman-era ships & early diving gear.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
28 - 34 min

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Istanbul Toy Museum
Former toy shop-turned-museum showcasing old-fashioned toys & miniatures dating back 200 years.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Angel’S Breath Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $2174 In total

Activities & Food:$2136
Transport:$38