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Discover the Magic of Istanbul: A 5-Day Adventure

Yunus Shaikh

15 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the enchanting city of Istanbul. Explore stunning parks, majestic mosques, ancient cisterns, and vibrant bazaars. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating destination.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

Akgün İstanbul Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 2

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$294

·

$ 10

Akgün İstanbul Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$144

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sultanahmet Square

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

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

No time set

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$75

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Yeni Cami Mosque

Prominent mosque dating from the 17th century, featuring iconic domes & a dramatic interior.

No time set

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Nuruosmaniye Mosque

Architecturally significant Ottoman mosque completed in 1755, featuring a huge dome & many windows.

No time set

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Free

Day 3

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$0

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$ 16

Akgün İstanbul Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Fatih Mosque

Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$0

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$ 7

Akgün İstanbul Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

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

Day 5

+

$162

·

$ 10

Akgün İstanbul Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

~

Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Blue Mosque

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$162

Budget breakdown: $497 In total

Activities & Food:$456

Transport:$41