8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Gabe Kirk

6 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul through its historic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and charming cafes. Join me on this 8-day itinerary as we explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and indulge in mouthwatering Turkish delights. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Turkey!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$43

$ 2

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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This historical cistern, built 1600 years ago, offers beautiful columns, brick domes and arches.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$11

9 - 14 min

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Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

$48

$ 3

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Taş fırında elle açılan Enfes İtalyan Pizzaları Ayrıca Dünya Mutfağından seçmeler

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Museum of religious art on the site of a church that was first built here in the 6th century A.D.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$34

$ 2

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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16 - 23 min

Directions

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 4

$48

$ 2

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Fuego brings together over 25 years of international culinary experience and provides authentic hospitality to local and international guests.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

Directions

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

4 - 6 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$16

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

$30

$ 3

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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14 - 17 min

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At the narrowest part of the Bosphurus, this imposing fort gives its name to the surrounding area.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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72 - 107 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6

$127

$ 2

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

1 - 2 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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Warm quarters in an elegant hotel featuring a chic restaurant/bar & Wi-Fi.

No time set

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Impressive Ottoman-empire hammam, finished in 1741, with domes supported by arches and columns.

No time set

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$64

Day 7

$41

$ 2

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 8 min

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Museum featuring Byzantine-period mosaics from the Great Palace of Constantinople.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 8

Astek Port Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $382 In total

Activities & Food:$371

Transport:$11