6 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the City's Treasures

Abdulkerim Karasoy

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover magnificent palaces, ancient mosques, and bustling bazaars. Immerse yourself in the city's charm and indulge in its culinary delights. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Mosques, Exotic Bazaars, and Royal Splendor

$27

$ 2

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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

7 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$27

Day 2Miniature Wonders and Epic Historical Tales

$23

$ 2

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 3A Journey into the Past and a Towering Panoramic View

$49

$ 2

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

10 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$34

Day 4Palatial Grandeur, Sacred Marvels, and Subterranean Mysteries

$48

$ 3

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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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$24

18 - 22 min

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This 19th-century palace with gardens was once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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34 - 41 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$16

Day 5Shopper's Paradise and Contemporary Art Delights

$11

$ 2

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

Day 6Exploring the Riches of Turkish and Islamic Art

$11

İSTANBUL MY ASSOS HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $177 In total

Activities & Food:$169

Transport:$8