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5-Day Istanbul Adventure: Exploring the Rich History and Culinary Delights

Gary Geng

7 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Istanbul, Turkey, where you'll discover iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Indulge in mouthwatering Turkish cuisine at renowned restaurants such as Saade Kahvaltı and Çengelköy Börekçisi. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and experience the city's fascinating history at Topkapi Palace Museum and Dolmabahçe Palace. Join us on this unforgettable adventure filled with delicious food, stunning architecture, and captivating stories.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$10

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$ 1

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 2

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$45

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$ 2

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Velvet Cafe

Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Dükkan Galata

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$7

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Velvet Cafe

Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 3

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$11

·

$ 1

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

12 - 18 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 - 9:45 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

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Saade Kahvaltı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 4

+

$38

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$ 1

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$27

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

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Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 5

+

$38

·

$ 2

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Black Cup Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

18 - 27 min

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Directions

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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$7

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$4

Budget breakdown: $146 In total

Activities & Food:$142

Transport:$4