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

JibiriCobete JibiriCobete

25 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient marvels and mouthwatering cuisine await. From exploring the mystical Basilica Cistern to savoring the delectable börek at Çengelköy Börekçisi, this itinerary is packed with excitement and flavor.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Saade Kahvaltı, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Velvet Cafe, Dükkan Galata

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$114

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$ 4

Hotel Gülhane

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$32

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 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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$2

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Dükkan Galata

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 2Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar, Egyptian Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant, Çengelköy Börekçisi

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$24

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$ 2

Hotel Gülhane

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 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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$14

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 3Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi, Topkapi Palace Museum, Çengelköy Börekçisi, Çengelköy Börekçisi

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$76

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$ 2

Hotel Gülhane

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 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

Day 4Vefa Bozacısı, Suleymaniye Mosque, Karadeniz Restaurant, Vefa Bozacısı

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$22

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$ 3

Hotel Gülhane

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Karadeniz Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $244 In total

Activities & Food:$236

Transport:$8