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10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

irfan solmaz

irfan solmaz

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient marvels meet mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems, explore historical landmarks, and indulge in authentic Turkish dishes. Get ready for a trip filled with unforgettable experiences!

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1Literary Delights and Burger Feasts
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$55

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$ 2

Çayistanbul Kitap&Kafe
Türkiye'nin en keyifli Kitap Kafesi. Açık ve kapalı bahçemiz 73 çeşit çayımız ile Eyüp ve Fatih'deyiz.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
10 - 12 min

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Miniaturk
Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
13 - 16 min

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Panorama 1453 History Museum
Historical center featuring a large panoramic painting of the conquest of Constantinople.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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Game Of Burger
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Pizzaara İtalyan Cafe & Restaurant
Taş fırında elle açılan Enfes İtalyan Pizzaları Ayrıca Dünya Mutfağından seçmeler
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Ottoman History and Culinary Delights
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$48

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$ 1

Lale Lokantası
50 yıldır tamamen hijyenik mutfağımızda hazırlanan zengin Türk mutfağına ait ev yemeklerimizi deneyimli personelimizle sizlerin beğenisine sunmaktayız.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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Kariye Mosque
Museum of religious art on the site of a church that was first built here in the 6th century A.D.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Balat Turşucusu
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Smelt & Co. Gastro Spot // Kombucha
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Breakfast Bliss and Hidden Wonders
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$92

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$ 1

Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Museum featuring Byzantine-period mosaics from the Great Palace of Constantinople.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
7 - 10 min

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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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$16
15 - 18 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$34
1 - 2 min

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Velvet Cafe
Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Dükkan Galata
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 4Fireside Dining and Archaeological Marvels
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$44

Fuego Restaurant
Fuego brings together over 25 years of international culinary experience and provides authentic hospitality to local and international guests.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
8 - 11 min

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Istanbul Archaeological Museums
Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 5Pide Cravings and Bazaar Exploration
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$27

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$ 1

Oz Develi Pidecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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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
12 - 17 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6Köfte Heaven and Toy Museum Fascination
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$57

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$ 2

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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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
14 - 17 min

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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$11
25 - 30 min

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Istanbul Toy Museum
Former toy shop-turned-museum showcasing old-fashioned toys & miniatures dating back 200 years.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$9
4 - 6 min

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Angel’S Breath Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Fiyonk Bakery & Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 7Artistic Treasures and Gastronomic Delights
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$47

The Populist
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$11
16 - 23 min

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Church of St. Anthony of Padua
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Pera Museum
Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Pera Müze Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Divan Brasserie Beyoğlu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8Kokoreç Adventure and Royal Residences
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$43

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$ 2

Beylerbeyi Kokoreç
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Beylerbeyi Palace
This 19th-century palace with gardens was once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
21 - 26 min

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Anadoluhisarı
At the narrowest part of the Bosphurus, this imposing fort gives its name to the surrounding area.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$2
32 - 39 min

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Öz Kanatçı Kardeşler
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
3 - 4 min

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Sadberk Hanım Museum
European-style mansions home to a vast private collection of ancient & Ottoman-era artifacts & more.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Bay Balıkçı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 9Fasıl Fun and Naval History
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$42

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$ 1

Fasıl Büfe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Yıldız Palace
Opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace, with grand interiors, pavilions & courtyards.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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Naval Museum
Museum tracing Turkish naval history with artifacts such as Ottoman-era ships & early diving gear.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Yedi Sekiz Hasanpaşa Fırını
Tarihi dokusunun bozulmadığı, çeşit çeşit kurabiyelere ev sahipliği yapan bir fırındır.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Just BBQ
Kısık ateşte yavaş pişim tekniği ile gerçek barbekü lezzetini İstanbul'un kalbi Akaretler'e taşıyan geleneksel barbekü restoranı. Kiraz odunu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 10Coffee Paradise and Palace Marvels
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$92

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$ 1

Coffeetopia
Fresh coffee is good!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
15 - 22 min

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Tiled Pavilion Museum
Palace pavilion from 1472 & museum for Islamic art with Greek & Persian architectural elements.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$11
6 - 9 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$27
21 - 26 min

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Black Cup Coffee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
7 - 10 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
18 - 27 min

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Just BBQ
Kısık ateşte yavaş pişim tekniği ile gerçek barbekü lezzetini İstanbul'un kalbi Akaretler'e taşıyan geleneksel barbekü restoranı. Kiraz odunu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $554 In total

Activities & Food:$547
Transport:$7