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9 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culinary Delights and Cultural Wonders

Wadha Alawadhi

16 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 9-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey, exploring the city's vibrant food scene and iconic landmarks. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes at renowned restaurants like Sarnıç, Mr. Cook, and Sur Balık. Immerse yourself in the rich history and architecture of The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with flavors, sights, and cultural discoveries.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$110

Sarnıç Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mr. Cook

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Tarihi Eminönü Balıkçısı - Alaettin Aktuğ'un Yeri

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$44

Day 2

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$108

Nar Lokanta

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Tarihi Eminönü Balıkçısı - Alaettin Aktuğ'un Yeri

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$44

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Nusr-et Steakhouse

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 3

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$106

Sura Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

6 - 9 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.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Nostra Casa İstanbul Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Sur Balık - Sarayburnu

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 4

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$98

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$ 2

Matbah Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Sur Balık - Sarayburnu

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Mr. Cook

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

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$154

Le Vapuer Magique

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$54

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mr. Cook

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

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Mr. Cook

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 6

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$100

Loqqum Lounge

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Kebap Durağı

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Fatih Baran Et & Mangal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 7

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$170

Güney Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$68

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Aheste

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Eleos

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 8

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$150

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$ 2

Emporio Pizza & Pasta

Süleyman Seba Cad. Refik Osman Top Sok. No:11 Akaretler/Beşiktaş

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Dolmabahçe Palace

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Shang Palace

Bir lezzet klasiği olan Kanton yemekleri, modern dekorasyonu ve şık ambiyans ile çevrelenir. Maotai seçkisi ve diğer Çin alkollü içki seçkileri bulunur. Ana yemek alanı, yemek köşeleri ve özel yemek odaları ile büyük veya samimi yemekli toplantılar için ideal bir yerdir.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Topaz Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 9

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$0

Budget breakdown: $999 In total

Activities & Food:$996

Transport:$3