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7 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Inesse Hafsa

5 Dec 2023

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Embark on a week-long adventure in Istanbul, Turkey, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic Turkish cuisine. Discover the grandeur of Suleymaniye Mosque, marvel at the intricate beauty of Hagia Sophia, and savor the delectable flavors of Çengelköy Börekçisi. Join us on this unforgettable journey through the heart of Istanbul.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Boza, Mosques, and Turkish Delights

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$7

Vefa Bozacısı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Karadeniz Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 2Breakfast Bliss and Ottoman Wonders

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$14

Saade Kahvaltı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

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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$7

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 3Coffee, Spices, and Mouthwatering Köfte

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$11

Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 4Café Hopping and a Tower's View

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$45

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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$5

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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$1

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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$5

Day 5Morning Feasts and Royal Treasures

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$38

Saade Kahvaltı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

12 - 17 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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$4

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Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 6Coffee Delights and Palace Grandeur

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$40

Black Cup Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

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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$7

Day 7A Farewell to Istanbul

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$0

Budget breakdown: $155 In total

Activities & Food:$155