4-Day Adventure in Istanbul: Exploring Palaces, Mosques, and Bazaars

Arlinda Basha

19 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Istanbul, Turkey, where you'll discover magnificent palaces, stunning mosques, vibrant bazaars, and delectable cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$242

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

15 - 18 min

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Lavish lodging in an ornate former palace with dining & a spa, plus an infinity pool & a helipad.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$100

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2

$334

$ 7

Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

15 - 22 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 :)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$96

14 - 17 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

7 - 10 min

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This historical cistern, built 1600 years ago, offers beautiful columns, brick domes and arches.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$50

Day 3

$104

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Historic passageway between 2 streets, featuring ornate architecture, shops & cafes.

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 4

$262

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$108

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

27 - 33 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

3 - 4 min

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Calm, expansive arboretum with collections of plants & trees, popular for nature walks & photos.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $965 In total

Activities & Food:$942

Transport:$23