6 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the Secrets of the East 🕌

Toghrul Rasulov

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in the bustling bazaars, and indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Turkish cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the East!

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Miniaturk and Galata Tower - Shrinking the World and Touching the Sky

$84

$ 4

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 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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$16

15 - 18 min

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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

Day 2Rahmi M. Koç Museum - Unveiling the Wonders of Technology

$30

$ 3

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

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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$30

Day 3Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar - A Shopper's Paradise

$ 2

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 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

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Basilica Cistern - Where Art, Royalty, and Mystery Collide

$102

$ 4

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$32

Day 5Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosque - Icons of Byzantine and Ottoman Splendor

$ 3

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Istanbul Archaeological Museums - Unearthing the Ancient Treasures of Constantinople

$26

$ 3

Atlantis Royal Hotel Istanbul

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $256 In total

Activities & Food:$242

Transport:$14