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8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey Through History and Culture

Mohamed EL Bakkali

Mohamed EL Bakkali

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Explore iconic landmarks like Sultanahmet Square, The Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Topkapi Palace Museum and Galata Tower. Discover the beauty of Dolmabahçe Palace and the vibrant Egyptian Bazaar. Marvel at the architectural wonder of Hagia Sophia. Experience the charm of Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Fatih Mosque. Get ready for an incredible solo trip filled with cultural immersion and breathtaking sights.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$0

Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Blue Mosque
Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$25

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$ 2

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
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
Day 3
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$38

Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
Day 4
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$25

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$ 2

Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Fatih Mosque
Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$50

Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
Day 6
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$0

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$ 2

Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Eyüp Sultan Mosque
A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$38

Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $179 In total

Activities & Food:$175
Transport:$4