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8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of History and Culture

Fabio Casanova

Fabio Casanova

1 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul with this 8-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
+

$15

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Oz Develi Pidecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$9
4 - 6 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 - 10:30 AM
•
Free
Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$6
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$34

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

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
•
$8
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$13
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$13
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$23

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Çınaraltı Cafee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$8
12 - 17 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
•
Free
5 - 8 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
Saade Kahvaltı
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$15
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$42

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çiğdem Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$9
8 - 11 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 - 10:30 AM
•
$19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$14
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$19

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

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
•
$9
10 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
Halat By Divan
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$10
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$41

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

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
•
$8
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$14
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$0

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 8
+

$21

·

$ 2

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

~

Directions

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$6
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
Free
Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$15
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center
Refined high-rise hotel featuring a chic restaurant & a bar, plus 2 pools & a spa.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $202 In total

Activities & Food:$194
Transport:$8