6 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Magic of the East ✨

YOUSSEF AHMED

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover ancient marvels, savor authentic flavors, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the East. Join me as we explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this captivating city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serene Parks, Majestic Palaces, and a Tower of Legends

$41

$ 3

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

25 - 30 min

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Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$17

Day 2Strolling Through Lush Gardens, Crossing Historic Bridges, and Unveiling Exotic Aromas

$34

$ 2

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$34

7 - 10 min

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

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

Day 3Underground Wonders, Sacred Mosques, and a Miniature World

$24

$ 3

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$16

11 - 14 min

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Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 4Unraveling the Secrets of the Past at Archaeological Museums and the Grand Bazaar

$13

$ 2

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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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$13

5 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Tranquil Mosques, Iconic Monuments, and Royal Gardens

$27

$ 2

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 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

16 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$27

8 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6(Your exciting title here)

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $148 In total

Activities & Food:$139

Transport:$9