8 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Secrets of the East ✨

fatih ulutaş

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient wonders meet modern delights. Discover majestic palaces, hidden museums, and iconic landmarks, while savoring the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the East!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums, Palaces, and Tower: Istanbul's Timeless Charm

$45

$ 3

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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European-style mansions home to a vast private collection of ancient & Ottoman-era artifacts & more.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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36 - 44 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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29 - 35 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$34

1 - 2 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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Day 2From Palaces to Art: Istanbul's Cultural Extravaganza

$45

$ 3

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$24

11 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$11

18 - 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.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Miniatures and History: Istanbul's Unique Perspective

$27

$ 2

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 4Vintage Cars and Authentic Cuisine: Istanbul's Hidden Gems

$16

$ 2

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 5Mosques, Bazaars, and Sweets: Istanbul's Spiritual Side

$23

$ 3

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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

18 - 22 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$16

7 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 6Art Galleries, Parks, and Shopping: Istanbul's Modern Flair

$10

$ 3

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 7Archaeological Marvels and Savory Treats: Istanbul's Treasures

$17

$ 2

Eyüp Sultan Suites

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

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 8Icons of Istanbul: Heritage, Art, and Breakfast Bliss

$17

$ 2

Eyüp Sultan Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$11

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $213 In total

Activities & Food:$200

Transport:$13