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8 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

sandra milena riaño ossa

3 Oct 2023

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Embark on a mesmerizing 8-day adventure in Istanbul, Turkey. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious Turkish cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.

Trip to Istanbul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$8

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$ 2

Color. Full. Bakery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

14 - 21 min

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Directions

İBB Emirgan Korusu

Lush public park featuring an array of plants, 2 ponds, jogging paths & play equipment for kids.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Emek Mantı Evi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

Day 2

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$16

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$ 3

Laledan Restaurant

Laledan Restaurant, on the hotel building’s ground floor, serves the richest breakfast buffet in town with over 250 delicious items, 80 percent of which are made with locally sourced organic ingredients. The Legendary Çırağan Brunch on Sundays is from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Lavish lodging in an ornate former palace with dining & a spa, plus an infinity pool & a helipad.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

49 - 59 min

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Directions

Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

This bridge over the Bosporus strait for rail & motor vehicle transit is one of the world's tallest.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Mavvi Kapi Kafe

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

Day 3

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$14

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$ 3

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Pool Kitchen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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

15 - 18 min

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Directions

İBB Taksim Gezi Parkı

One of the area's few green spaces, this tree-filled park was the site of a large protest in 2013.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Galata Bridge

Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Tershane Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

Day 4

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$42

Saade Kahvaltı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

7 - 10 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Hagia Sophia

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

Day 5

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$20

Kurukahveci Nuri Toplar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Yeni Cami Mosque

Prominent mosque dating from the 17th century, featuring iconic domes & a dramatic interior.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Nuruosmaniye Mosque

Architecturally significant Ottoman mosque completed in 1755, featuring a huge dome & many windows.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Day Day Pastanesi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

Day 6

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$18

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

8 - 12 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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

Day 7

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$10

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$ 2

Malta Fırını Ekmek&Unlu Mamüller

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Suleymaniye Mosque

Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Vefa Bozacısı

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

Day 8

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$0

Budget breakdown: $134 In total

Activities & Food:$128

Transport:$7