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5 Days in Istanbul: A Journey Through History and Delightful Cuisine

sfaraguna

8 Jan 2024

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Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering delicacies await at every turn. From exploring grand palaces to savoring authentic Turkish cuisine, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Miniaturk, Can 2 Dürüm Evi, Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe

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$24

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$ 4

Kumru Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Miniaturk

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$16

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Can 2 Dürüm Evi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe

Türkiye'nin en keyifli Kitap Kafesi. Açık ve kapalı bahçemiz 73 çeşit çayımız ile Eyüp ve Fatih'deyiz.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 2Gülhane Park, Suleymaniye Mosque, Vefa Bozacısı, Karadeniz Restaurant

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$18

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$ 4

Kumru Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Karadeniz Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 3Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Velvet Cafe, Dükkan Galata

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$84

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$ 3

Kumru Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$68

1 - 2 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 :)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Dükkan Galata

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 4Egyptian Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant, Çengelköy Börekçisi

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$42

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$ 3

Kumru Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 5Dolmabahçe Palace, Topkapi Palace Museum, Çengelköy Börekçisi, Çengelköy Börekçisi

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$118

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$ 3

Kumru Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$48

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$54

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

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Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Budget breakdown: $299 In total

Activities & Food:$286

Transport:$13