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5 Days in Istanbul: A Journey of Delights

Emre Da

Emre Da

4 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Istanbul, where ancient marvels meet modern delights. From savoring mouthwatering local cuisine to exploring iconic landmarks, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Istanbul

Day 1Literary Bliss and Culinary Delights
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$80

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$ 5

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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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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$18
10 - 12 min

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Miniaturk
Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$16
15 - 22 min

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Can 2 Dürüm Evi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Lale Lokantası
50 yıldır tamamen hijyenik mutfağımızda hazırlanan zengin Türk mutfağına ait ev yemeklerimizi deneyimli personelimizle sizlerin beğenisine sunmaktayız.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2Pide Paradise and Majestic Mosques
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$60

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$ 4

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Oz Develi Pidecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
9 - 14 min

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Suleymaniye Mosque
Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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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
8 - 12 min

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Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3Savory Köfte and Treasure Hunting
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$136

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$ 4

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tarihi Temiz Köftecisi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 12 min

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Grand Bazaar
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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 - 11:45 AM
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$68
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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$30
4 - 5 min

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Dükkan Galata
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 4Coffee Quest and Timeless Wonders
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$102

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$ 4

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Coffeetopia
Fresh coffee is good!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Egyptian Bazaar
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Basilica Cistern
Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Hagia Sophia
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Coffee Bliss and Royal Palaces
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$156

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$ 3

Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Black Cup Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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 - 10:00 AM
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$48
14 - 17 min

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Topkapi Palace Museum
Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$54
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $550 In total

Activities & Food:$534
Transport:$16