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9 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Julio Gomez

Julio Gomez

15 Oct 2023

Experience the rich history and delicious flavors of Istanbul on this 9-day itinerary. From iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to hidden gems like Saade Kahvaltı and Çengelköy Börekçisi, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this captivating city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$41

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$22

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$ 3

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Tershane Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Mahkeme Lokantası
Tarihi Lokanta, Meyhane
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$72

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$ 3

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Black Cup Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
18 - 27 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Just BBQ
Kısık ateşte yavaş pişim tekniği ile gerçek barbekü lezzetini İstanbul'un kalbi Akaretler'e taşıyan geleneksel barbekü restoranı. Kiraz odunu
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Yedi Sekiz Hasanpaşa Fırını
Tarihi dokusunun bozulmadığı, çeşit çeşit kurabiyelere ev sahipliği yapan bir fırındır.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$14

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$ 4

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
16 - 20 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
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Heybe Kafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$84

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$ 3

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
8 - 11 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
0
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$76

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$ 4

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
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 :)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 8 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$48
12 - 17 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$12

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$ 3

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Ara Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Çiçek Pasajı
Historic passageway between 2 streets, featuring ornate architecture, shops & cafes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Corner Irish Pub
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Flekk
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
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$24

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
0
Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Rumours inn
Informal hotel featuring a terrace with sea views, plus a cafe, a dining room & a lounge.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$0

Rumours inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $360 In total

Activities & Food:$345
Transport:$15