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Discover the Magic of Istanbul: A 6-Day Itinerary

semir ibrahimi

semir ibrahimi

2 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Istanbul with this 6-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Turkey's enchanting city.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1
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$101

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$ 4

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Feriye Palace
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
26 - 32 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
24 - 29 min

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Maiden's Tower
Structure linked with legend & once used as a lighthouse, housing a small museum & a restaurant.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Gülhane Park
Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$85

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$ 4

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Oz Develi Pidecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
12 - 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
7 - 10 min

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Galata Tower
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Galata Bridge
Bustling bridge across the Golden Horn with pedestrian walkways & street vendors, with cafes below.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Tershane Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
Mahkeme Lokantası
Tarihi Lokanta, Meyhane
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$93

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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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
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$16
12 - 17 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
2 - 3 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Rejon Kebap House
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$70

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$ 5

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Renkli Bahçe - Kahvaltı&Balık
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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Bosphorus
Boat tours provide visitors with unique city views from this strait separating Europe & Asia.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
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Mavvi Kapi Kafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Mavvi Kapi Kafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$116

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$ 3

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Black Cup Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
17 - 21 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
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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Saade Kahvaltı
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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Sultanahmet Square
Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$149

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$ 2

Elite Marmara Old City Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Çiğdem Pastanesi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
5 - 8 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
11 - 16 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
2 - 3 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Elite Marmara Old City Hotel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $628 In total

Activities & Food:$614
Transport:$14