Weekend in IstanbulExploring Istanbul for the weekend: vibrant bazaars, stunning mosques, delicious street food, and serene Bosphorus views. Each neighborhood pulses with history, culture, and warmth!AuthorsSteller
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Friday

Romance Istanbul Hotel
Stay at this luxurious hotel in the heart of Istanbul where the atmosphere of the historical city meets the modern elegance of these accomodations.
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Hotel Niles Istanbul
Check into this family owned and managed boutique hotel, designed in classical 19th century Turkish style, located in the Grand Bazaar district of the old city.
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Salon GALATA
After checking into your accomodations, head to this local spot for dinner. They serve upscale Mediterranean style cuisine. Get some local cheeses or a hearty pasta dish here.
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Saturday

Best of Istanbul Day
Take this 7 hour tour to get a guided trip through some of Istanbul's most famous sights, such as the Hagia Sophia, Ottoman Imperial House, and the Grand Bazaar, all with knowledgeable guides.
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Visit the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest structures in the world. Built during the 6th century CE, it once served as a Christian church, then was turned into a mosque, then a musuem, and now as a mosque again. It is a testament to timeless architecture, with wonderful minarets and exquisite inscriptions.
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Zeyrek Çinili Hamam
Visit this 500-year-old bath house that just underwent an extensive restoration project and is housed along the Golden Horn waterway.
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The Blue Mosque
This mosque, the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I, is one of the most photogenic buildings in all of Istanbul! It features minarets and blue İznik tiles, giving it the colloquial name "Blue Mosque"
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Topkapi Palace Museum
Once the Court of the Ottoman Empire, this palace-museum is filled with an array of artifacts, giving visitors a glimpse into its storied past.
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Cibalikapı Balıkçısı Haliç
After a day of sightseeing, indulge in Mediterranean-meze style cuisine at this rooftop restaurant, serving dishes such asmung beans with pomegranate molasses or sundried tomatoes stuffed with sea bass.
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Sunday

Grand Bazaar
Take in the wonders and shopping galore of the Grand Bazaar in the morning light. Shop for rugs, snap photos with twinkling lights, and head into Chalabi, a distinguished antique fine-jewelry shop that originally opened in 1880!
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The Museum of Innocence
A hidden-gem museum housed in a 19th-century home created by novelist Orhan Pamuk as a companion to his novel, The Museum of Innocence. The museum and the novel were created in tandem, centered on the stories of two Istanbul families.
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Kıyı Restaurant
End your weekend in Istanbul at one of the best seafood restaurants that promises delicious meals and incredible service, all while overlooking the magnificent harbor.
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