4 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Rich History and Exquisite Cuisine

Ioanna Sacha

11 Oct 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Istanbul, Turkey, exploring iconic landmarks like the Galata Tower and Hagia Sophia. Indulge in mouthwatering meals at local gems such as Tershane Restaurant and Çengelköy Börekçisi. Join us on this unforgettable journey of discovery and gastronomy.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$89

$ 2

Casa de Port Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

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 :)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Tarihi Lokanta, Meyhane

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$122

$ 5

Casa de Port Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

7 - 9 min

Directions

Historic passageway between 2 streets, featuring ornate architecture, shops & cafes.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$131

$ 3

Casa de Port Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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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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$16

6 - 9 min

Directions

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$108

$ 3

Casa de Port Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $459 In total

Activities & Food:$449

Transport:$10