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3 Days in Istanbul: A Journey Through History and Culture

Irene Herrero

9 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like the Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Basilica Cistern. Indulge in delicious Ottoman cuisine at Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant. Visit the magnificent Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Gülhane Park. Enjoy a delightful lunch at Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe and explore the Eyüp Sultan Mosque. Discover the bustling Grand Bazaar and immerse yourself in the rich history of Topkapi Palace Museum. Don't miss the mouthwatering delights at Çengelköy Börekçisi. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$240

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$ 7

Sultanhan Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$100

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$50

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$127

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$ 5

Sultanhan Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

The Blue Mosque

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

+

$135

·

$ 3

Sultanhan Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

Çengelköy Börekçisi

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$60

Sultanhan Hotel

Genteel rooms with Ottoman-style decor, plus a rooftop restaurant, a spa area & a polished lobby.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $515 In total

Activities & Food:$502

Transport:$13