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8 Days in Istanbul: Unveiling the City's Treasures

Eden ROGERS

Eden ROGERS

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Istanbul's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's captivating atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Turkey!

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1Culinary Delights and Ancient Wonders
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$248

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 12 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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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$64
7 - 10 min

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Hagia Irene
Byzantine, former Orthodox church dating from the 4th century, open as a museum.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$52
8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
4 - 5 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
Day 2From Archaeological Marvels to Exquisite Dining
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$168

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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$32
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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$52
9 - 14 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
9 - 14 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
Day 3Breakfast Bliss and Majestic Landmarks
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$180

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$ 5

Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
8 - 12 min

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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Tershane Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Day 4Palaces, Bazaars, and Culinary Delights
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$248

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$ 3

Çiğdem Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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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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$108
10 - 12 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Karadeniz Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$52
16 - 23 min

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Rejon Kebap House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 5Literary Escape and Historical Immersion
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$204

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$ 7

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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$36
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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$32
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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$60
12 - 18 min

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Game Of Burger
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
9 - 11 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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$36
Day 6Authentic Flavors and Fascinating Museums
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$208

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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$32
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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$60
2 - 3 min

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Halat By Divan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
20 - 29 min

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Balat Turşucusu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Spiritual Journeys and Artistic Encounters
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$292

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$ 7

Food Corner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 10 min

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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
A friend of the prophet Muhammad is thought to be buried at this 15-century mosque rebuilt in 1800.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$12
14 - 17 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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$136
12 - 17 min

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Pera Müze Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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Pera Museum
Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Divan Brasserie Beyoğlu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 8Savory Delights and Cultural Gems
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$296

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$ 5

Beylerbeyi Kokoreç
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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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$32
17 - 21 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$96
9 - 11 min

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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$44
13 - 20 min

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Dükkan Galata
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
8 - 12 min

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Eleos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $1867 In total

Activities & Food:$1844
Transport:$23