10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Delights

Yvonne Yifan Wang

14 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, rich history, and mouthwatering cuisine of Istanbul in this 10-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious meals, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this captivating city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$26

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 2

$70

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

18 - 27 min

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Kısık ateşte yavaş pişim tekniği ile gerçek barbekü lezzetini İstanbul'un kalbi Akaretler'e taşıyan geleneksel barbekü restoranı. Kiraz odunu

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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Tarihi dokusunun bozulmadığı, çeşit çeşit kurabiyelere ev sahipliği yapan bir fırındır.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$53

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4

$10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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15 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 5

$30

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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7 - 10 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

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6

$86

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$54

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 7

$12

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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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

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8

$80

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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$10

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 6 min

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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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$10

Day 9

$14

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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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

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 10

Budget breakdown: $383 In total

Activities & Food:$381

Transport:$2