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4 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of History and Delight

Dario liñeira

Dario liñeira

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating 4-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Explore ancient wonders like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$62

White House Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
13 - 20 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
9 - 14 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$87

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$ 4

White House Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$56
12 - 17 min

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Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Vefa Bozacısı
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$21
13 - 20 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Beyazit Square
Large public square featuring the main gate to Istanbul University, a big mosque & street vendors.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$127

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$ 5

White House Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Malta Fırını Ekmek&Unlu Mamüller
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 14 min

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Fatih Mosque
Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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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$38
8 - 12 min

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Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$56
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$21

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$ 8

White House Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Pool Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
23 - 28 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
25 - 30 min

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İBB Emirgan Korusu
Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 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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$3
14 - 17 min

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Yıldız Park
Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Çiçek Pasajı
Historic passageway between 2 streets, featuring ornate architecture, shops & cafes.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Corner Irish Pub
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
White House Hotel Istanbul
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel with a rooftop terrace, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $312 In total

Activities & Food:$296
Transport:$16