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6 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of History and Culture

behzad bolandi

behzad bolandi

5 Oct 2023

Experience the enchanting city of Istanbul in 6 days. Visit iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, explore the bustling Grand Bazaar, and indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Day 1
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$252

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$ 6

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$94
5 - 8 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
2 - 3 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$50
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$45
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$184

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$ 6

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$94
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$45
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$45
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$140

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$ 6

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$75
Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$65
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$193

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$ 11

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$63
12 - 17 min

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Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$65
Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$65
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$220

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$ 8

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
17 - 21 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$125
12 - 17 min

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Black Cup Coffee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$50
Just BBQ
Kısık ateşte yavaş pişim tekniği ile gerçek barbekü lezzetini İstanbul'un kalbi Akaretler'e taşıyan geleneksel barbekü restoranı. Kiraz odunu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$45
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$145

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$ 11

Dolapdere Zona Apart

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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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
Free
8 - 10 min

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Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe
Türkiye'nin en keyifli Kitap Kafesi. Açık ve kapalı bahçemiz 73 çeşit çayımız ile Eyüp ve Fatih'deyiz.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$70
Halat By Divan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$75
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1177 In total

Activities & Food:$1133
Transport:$45