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8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Colors and Flavors

Hasan Aftab

Hasan Aftab

25 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and delicious cuisine of Istanbul in this 8-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, indulge in mouthwatering Turkish delicacies, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and beauty.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$10

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$ 3

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Color. Full. Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
14 - 21 min

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İBB Emirgan Korusu
Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 2
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$68

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$ 4

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Pool Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
6 - 9 min

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Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 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 - 11:30 AM
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$48
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
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$14
4 - 5 min

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Dükkan Galata
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$78

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
12 - 17 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 - 11:00 AM
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$54
10 - 15 min

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The Blue Mosque
Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
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Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$10

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$ 4

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
10 - 15 min

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Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
Day 5
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$22

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$ 3

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6
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$57

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$ 5

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Atom Fırın Ekmek & Su Böreği
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 8 min

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Miniaturk
Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
15 - 22 min

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Can 2 Dürüm Evi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe
Türkiye'nin en keyifli Kitap Kafesi. Açık ve kapalı bahçemiz 73 çeşit çayımız ile Eyüp ve Fatih'deyiz.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 7
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$62

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$ 6

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Sablé Bakery
Ekşi maya ekmek ile nefis kahvaltı tabaklarımız, günlük çıkardığımız porsiyon tatlılarımız ve taze kahve ve çayımızla sizleri bekliyoruz.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 10 min

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Istanbul Aquarium
Big aquarium complex with around 1,700 species in many large tanks, plus a gift shop & eateries.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Rose Garden Florya
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
13 - 16 min

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Eleos Restaurant, Yeşi̇̇̇̇̇̇Lköy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 8
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$0

Sultan Hamit Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $327 In total

Activities & Food:$307
Transport:$20