10 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Magic of the East 🕌✨

Abdullah YAŞAR

5 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the East!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serene Nature and Architectural Marvels

$ 3

Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Royal Gardens, Palaces, and a Bridge to Remember

$96

$ 5

Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$96

12 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Towering Views, Exotic Spices, and Majestic Mosques

$136

$ 3

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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$136

6 - 8 min

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

Day 4Imperial Treasures, Lush Gardens, and an Underground Wonder

$172

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$108

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$64

Day 5Unraveling Ancient Mysteries at Istanbul Archaeological Museums

$52

Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$52

Day 6Tranquility at Fatih Mosque and a Journey through Miniaturk

$32

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$32

Day 7A Fascinating Encounter with History at Rahmi M. Koç Museum

$60

Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

Day 8Spiritual Serenity and Bargain Hunting at Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Grand Bazaar

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 9Iconic Landmarks and Timeless Beauty at Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 10Captivating Farewell to Istanbul's Enchanting Charms

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$548

Transport:$13