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6 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of History and Delights

Diana Otero Gilbert

Diana Otero Gilbert

9 Oct 2023

Experience the magic of Istanbul with this 6-day itinerary filled with iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable moments.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$46

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$ 3

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Tershane Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Mahkeme Lokantası
Tarihi Lokanta, Meyhane
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$43

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$ 3

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$54

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$ 3

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
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
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Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Saade Kahvaltı
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$37

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$ 3

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Directions

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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$2
Dükkan Galata
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$22

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$ 4

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Fatih Mosque
Huge hilltop mosque rebuilt in the 1700s, with 4 semi-domes around a central dome, plus 2 minarets.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Malta Fırını Ekmek&Unlu Mamüller
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Karadeniz Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$28

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$ 3

The Peak Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Rejon Kebap House
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day Day Pastanesi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
The Peak Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a city center hotel featuring 2 eateries, a gym & a wellness area.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $243 In total

Activities & Food:$229
Transport:$14