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10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of History and Delights

Anas Amro

Anas Amro

13 Nov 2023

Join me on a captivating 10-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Explore iconic landmarks like Suleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Hagia Sophia. Indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine at Vefa Bozacısı, Black Cup Coffee, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$2

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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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$2
Day 2
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$62

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$ 2

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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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
8 - 11 min

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Black Cup Coffee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 3
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$8

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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
4 - 6 min

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Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$2

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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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
8 - 12 min

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Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 5
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$14

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 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
2 - 3 min

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Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 6
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$82

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Galata Tower
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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$68
1 - 2 min

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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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$14
Day 7
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$64

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$54
11 - 16 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 8
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$42

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 9
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$10

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$ 3

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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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$10
Day 10
+

$0

Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $304 In total

Activities & Food:$286
Transport:$18