10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Amirul Syahid

12 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Explore ancient marvels, visit world-class museums, and indulge in authentic Turkish cuisine. Get ready for a journey filled with history, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Literary Cafes and Historical Wonders

$495

$ 24

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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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$81

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$72

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$135

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$90

10 - 12 min

Directions

Taş fırında elle açılan Enfes İtalyan Pizzaları Ayrıca Dünya Mutfağından seçmeler

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$117

Day 2Spice Markets and Museum Marvels

$405

$ 15

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$135

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$117

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Gems

$315

$ 24

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

15 - 22 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.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$27

12 - 15 min

Directions

Art space in a former bank building featuring a gallery, a cafe & a library with free Wi-Fi.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$135

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

Day 4Artistic Treasures and Breathtaking Views

$747

$ 10

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$306

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$99

20 - 29 min

Directions

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

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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$27

1 - 2 min

Directions

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$117

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$117

Day 5Breakfast Delights and Shopping Spree

$468

$ 10

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$72

7 - 10 min

Directions

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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$144

12 - 18 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$90

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

Day 6Culinary Adventures and Cultural Immersion

$450

$ 10

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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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$72

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$117

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$126

4 - 5 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$135

Day 7Museum Hopping and Iconic Landmarks

$477

$ 15

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$99

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$81

4 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$90

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$126

Day 8Coffee Culture and Palatial Splendor

$837

$ 19

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

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 - 10:00 AM

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$216

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$243

11 - 16 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$135

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$99

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$90

Day 9Hidden Gems and Royal Residences

$360

$ 24

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

11 - 16 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

30 - 36 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

6 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$117

22 - 27 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 10Sweet Treats and Museum Marvels

$387

$ 15

Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Zeytinburnu

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

19 - 23 min

Directions

Opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace, with grand interiors, pavilions & courtyards.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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10 - 15 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$81

4 - 5 min

Directions

Museum tracing Turkish naval history with artifacts such as Ottoman-era ships & early diving gear.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$108

Budget breakdown: $5101 In total

Activities & Food:$4941

Transport:$160