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9 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Secrets of the East ✨

Gökhan

16 Jan 2024

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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's vibrant streets, ancient marvels, and tantalizing flavors. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Grand Bazaar, witness panoramic views from Galata Tower, and marvel at the intricate miniatures in Miniaturk. Indulge in mouthwatering delights at Rumeli Küftecisi and Suzy's Café Du Levant. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the East!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unleashing the Magic of the Grand Bazaar and Beyond

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$152

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$ 6

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 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

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$68

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Miniaturk

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

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

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$16

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Rumeli Küftecisi

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$34

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Suzy’S Café Du Levant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 2From Majestic Mosques to Culinary Delights

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$118

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$ 2

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

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

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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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$32

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Nostra Casa İstanbul Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$44

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sultanahmet Square

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Nusr-et Steakhouse

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Unveiling Istanbul's Rich History and Culinary Gems

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$156

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$ 6

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Nusr-et Steakhouse

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Beyazit Square

Large public square featuring the main gate to Istanbul University, a big mosque & street vendors.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Kebap Durağı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 4Exploring Museums, Towers, and a World of Flavors

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$138

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$ 5

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Maiden's Tower

Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$34

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Et Dünyası

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Koparan Balık Evi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5Journeying through Palaces, Parks, and Gastronomic Delights

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$134

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$ 4

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

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

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Çiçek Pasajı

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hayvore

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Reyhun Iranian Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 6Palaces, Fortresses, and Nature's Serenity

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$96

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$ 8

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Beylerbeyi Palace

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$16

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Rumeli Fortress

Hilltop 15th-century fortress with multiple towers, walking paths & water views.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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$4

11 - 14 min

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Directions

İBB Emirgan Korusu

Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Çağrım Köfte Yemek Salonu

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$40

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Ataturk Arboretum

Calm, expansive arboretum with collections of plants & trees, popular for nature walks & photos.

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Çırçır Hüseyin'in Yeri

BÜLBÜL SESLERİNİN EŞLİĞİNDE DOĞAYLA İÇ İÇE OLABİLECEĞİNİZ TEK ADRES

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 7Reliving History, Embracing Spirituality, and Savoring Scenic Beauty

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$108

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$ 5

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Panorama 1453 History Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$30

12 - 15 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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Yıldız Park

Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

The House Cafe

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)

Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Feriye Palace

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 8Discovering Aquatic Wonders and Savoring Seafood Delicacies

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$124

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$ 3

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Istanbul Aquarium

Big aquarium complex with around 1,700 species in many large tanks, plus a gift shop & eateries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$46

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Meos Balık

Aqua Florya'nın eşsiz deniz manzarasında, unutamayacağınız lezzet yolculukları...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Kaşıbeyaz

Geleneksel lezzetin sıradışı mekanına hoş geldiniz.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 9Diving into Marine Marvels and Savoring Fresh Delights

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$112

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$ 5

Hotel Beyaz Saray

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

SEA LIFE

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$42

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Seçkin Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Taze Balık

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $1175 In total

Activities & Food:$1138

Transport:$37