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5 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Rich History and Exquisite Cuisine

Camila Tello

13 Oct 2023

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Embark on a 5-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine at renowned restaurants like Saade Kahvaltı and Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of this enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$41

Saade Kahvaltı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

8 - 11 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

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$25

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

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Saade Kahvaltı

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 2

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$62

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$ 2

Velvet Cafe

Hatıralarla yaşayan bir cafe, Anne elinden lezzetler, Antika fincanlarda servis edilen kahve ve çay keyfi, Günün her saati kahvaltı saati :)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Galata Tower

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 3

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$76

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$ 2

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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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$54

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

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Çengelköy Börekçisi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 4

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$22

Day Day Pastanesi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

4 - 5 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

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Rejon Kebap House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

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Rejon Kebap House

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5

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$28

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$ 2

Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

1 - 2 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

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Free

17 - 21 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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Heybe Kafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Budget breakdown: $233 In total

Activities & Food:$229

Transport:$4