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Discover the Magic of Istanbul: A 6-Day Journey

Jessica Oliveira

Jessica Oliveira

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 6-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Explore historic mosques, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$6

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$ 2

Fatih Mosque
Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Tershane Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$4

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
5 - 8 min

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Vefa Bozacısı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$8

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$ 2

Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Yıldız Park
Suburban public park with cafes & a hilltop museum in an Ottoman palace dating from the 1880s.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Laledan Restaurant
Laledan Restaurant, on the hotel building’s ground floor, serves the richest breakfast buffet in town with over 250 delicious items, 80 percent of which are made with locally sourced organic ingredients. The Legendary Çırağan Brunch on Sundays is from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$35

Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$8

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
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6
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$14

Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $78 In total

Activities & Food:$75
Transport:$3