6 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the City's Treasures

Vanessa Weigand

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering delicacies, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this captivating city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Glimpse of Ottoman Splendor

$74

$ 3

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 2Unearthing Ancient Wonders

$66

$ 3

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$26

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Aromatic Delights and Majestic Palaces

$120

$ 4

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

12 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$54

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 4From Historical Panoramas to Artistic Delights

$156

$ 4

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$30

18 - 22 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

10 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$68

12 - 17 min

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Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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1 - 2 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Maritime Heritage and Culinary Delights

$68

$ 3

Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pera

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 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

2 - 3 min

Directions

50 yıldır tamamen hijyenik mutfağımızda hazırlanan zengin Türk mutfağına ait ev yemeklerimizi deneyimli personelimizle sizlerin beğenisine sunmaktayız.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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