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🕌🍽️ Istanbul Adventure: 4 Days of Exquisite Cuisine and Historical Wonders

Dhaval Kothari

Dhaval Kothari

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Istanbul, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering delicacies await. Discover hidden gems like the Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, savor delectable meals at Fuego Restaurant and Ziya Baba Restaurant, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Turkey!

Day 1Culinary Delights and Towering Views
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$81

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Fuego Restaurant
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
$8
1 - 2 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$16
13 - 16 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
$34
1 - 2 min

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Velvet Cafe
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
$10
2 - 3 min

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Ekoist
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
Day 2From Pastries to Bazaars - A Feast for the Senses
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$30

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Çiğdem Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
8 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Karaköy Gümrük
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$9
Day 3Palatial Grandeur and Sweet Treats
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$61

Fuego Restaurant
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
$8
9 - 14 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$27
9 - 14 min

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Hafız Mustafa (Hafız Mustafa 1864)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
8 - 11 min

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Ziya Baba Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$11
Day 4Pidecisi Delights and Majestic Mosques
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$35

Oz Develi Pidecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
9 - 14 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$13
5 - 8 min

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Karadeniz Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$13

Budget breakdown: $209 In total

Activities & Food:$207
Transport:$2