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4 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Umut Araz

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Istanbul's rich history and vibrant food scene. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's captivating atmosphere.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Exquisite Dining to Towering Views

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$162

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$ 3

Grand Yavuz Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

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$16

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$32

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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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$68

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

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$20

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Dükkan Galata

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Icons of the Past and Flavors of the Present

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$72

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$ 2

Grand Yavuz Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çiğdem Pastanesi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Palatial Wonders and Culinary Treasures

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$122

Grand Yavuz Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

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

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$16

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$54

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 4Mosques, Seafood, and Savory Kebabs

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$70

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$ 2

Grand Yavuz Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Oz Develi Pidecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Karadeniz Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

16 - 23 min

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Rejon Kebap House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $431 In total

Activities & Food:$426

Transport:$5