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7 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Rich Culture and Exquisite Cuisine

YORDAN ANDREY MORA RIVERA

YORDAN ANDREY MORA RIVERA

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating 7-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey, exploring historic landmarks, indulging in mouthwatering Turkish cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$14

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$ 3

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
8 - 10 min

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Emek Mantı Evi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
6 - 8 min

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Yeniköy Sandal Balık
Yeniköy'de hem açık hem kapalı alanıyla, Ege esintisi iç tasarımı, rengarenk çiçekli bahçesiyle ve özel menüsüyle unutulmayacak bir balık yemeğine davetlisiniz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$20

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$ 2

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
7 - 9 min

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Yıldız Park
Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Laledan Restaurant
Laledan Restaurant, on the hotel building’s ground floor, serves the richest breakfast buffet in town with over 250 delicious items, 80 percent of which are made with locally sourced organic ingredients. The Legendary Çırağan Brunch on Sundays is from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Tuğra Restaurant & Lounge
The feast begins with the ambience … rich Ottoman décor and the ever-stirring backdrop of the Bosphorus. For the full effect, ask for a table on Tuğra’s balcony, lit by the moon, a candle and the Bosphorus Bridge.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$22

Karaköy Gümrük
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$43

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$ 2

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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$2
1 - 2 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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$25
13 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
12 - 17 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 5
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$53

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$ 2

Vefa Bozacısı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 10 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
18 - 22 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6
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$42

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
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Heybe Kafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 7
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$6

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
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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$2
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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $206 In total

Activities & Food:$200
Transport:$6