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Istanbul: A 6-Day Adventure in the City of Wonders

Hela Ben Amor

5 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Istanbul, Turkey. Explore the vibrant Egyptian Bazaar, get lost in the bustling Grand Bazaar, and marvel at the beauty of the iconic Blue Mosque. Discover the rich history of Hagia Sophia and visit the enchanting Maiden's Tower. Ascend the Galata Tower for breathtaking views, cross the Galata Bridge, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Topkapi Palace Museum and Fatih Mosque. Cruise along the mesmerizing Bosphorus, unwind at the tranquil Ataturk Arboretum, and admire the architectural masterpiece of Suleymaniye Mosque. Conclude your adventure by exploring the captivating Golden Horn and paying a visit to the majestic Eyüp Sultan Mosque.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 7

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2

+

$102

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$ 10

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Maiden's Tower

Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$102

Day 3

+

$366

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$ 10

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 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 - 8:45 AM

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$204

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge

Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$162

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Fatih Mosque

Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$0

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$ 7

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

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Directions

Bosphorus

Boat tours provide visitors with unique city views from this strait separating Europe & Asia.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5

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$0

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$ 10

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Ataturk Arboretum

Calm, expansive arboretum with collections of plants & trees, popular for nature walks & photos.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

+

$0

·

$ 7

Blue Istanbul Hotel Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Golden Horn

Horn-shaped estuary, the primary inlet on the Bosporus, featuring a bustling commercial hub & parks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $515 In total

Activities & Food:$468

Transport:$47