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10 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Kitzia Ayon

Kitzia Ayon

3 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Istanbul through its iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and rich history in this 10-day itinerary.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$8

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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$6
3 - 4 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
3 - 4 min

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Heybe Kafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 2
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$29

Saade Kahvaltı
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 11 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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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
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 3
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$52

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$ 2

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
11 - 14 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 - 11:00 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$48

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$ 2

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 5
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$70

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$ 3

Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 9 min

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Cistern of Theodosius
This historical cistern, built 1600 years ago, offers beautiful columns, brick domes and arches.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
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 :)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 6
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$14

Karaköy Gümrük
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 7
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$35

Heep's Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
16 - 23 min

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Maiden's Tower
Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
16 - 23 min

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Altı Üstü Kırk Köfte
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 8
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$66

Black Cup Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 9
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$18

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Pool Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
Restored Baroque Revival mosque featuring windows designed to capture the Bosphorus' changing light.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Pizano Pizzeria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 10
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$18

Day Day Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$357
Transport:$5