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A round-way trip from JFK to Istanbul and then back.

British Airways

1 stop in London for 1hr 20m

Departure on Nov. 3rd, Sunday night, and arrival on Monday, Nov. 4th, in the evening.

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A one bed room, stay for 4 nights, with breakfast included.

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Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Dolmabahçe Palace

The Blue Mosque

The Chora Church

Rumeli Fortress

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Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Lunch

The Blue Mosque

Dinner

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For ticket : 340 TL - 10.89 USD

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1875 - Founded by painter, Osman Hamdi Bey

A collection of treasures from the Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations.

Has:

The Treaty of Kadesh – the oldest peace treaty in the world, written in cuneiform script, signed in 1274, and discovered in the Hittite capital of Hattusa.

The oldest Love Poem from the Ancient Babylonian Era of the 8th century BCE

Consists of Three Main Units:

The Archaeology Museum

The Ancient Orient Museum

The Islamic Art Museum (Tiled Kisok Museum)

The tiled Kisok Museum has a display of Turkish tiles and ceramics that are one of the oldest examples of Ottoman civil architecture

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Duman Betro Burger - 275 TL - 8.81 USD

Sprite - 45 TL - 1.44 USD

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Built between 1609 and 1616, by Mehmet Aga

Also called the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, since Sultan Ahmed I instructed the construction.

Designed as an imperial show of strength against the Hagia Sophia which is now a converted church and mosque.

One of the only Mosques which currently has six minarets

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Spaghetti Alfredo - 350 TL - 11.22 USD

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Dolmabahçe Palace

Lunch

Forest Kemerburgaz

Dinner

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82.68 USD

In an attempt to modernize Istanbul the palace was built between 1843 and 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecid I.

It was home to six sultans between 1856 to 1924.

When the founder and first President of the Turkish Republic came to Istanbul, he stayed in the Palace, and he died there in 1938.

Until 1949 the Palace was used as a Presidential residence.

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Lahmacun - 7 TL - 0.22 USD

Pide - 7 TL - 0.22 USD

**Traditonal Turkish foods

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57.48 USD - Ticket price

An adventure park in Istanbul.

Activities:

Ziplining

Rock Climibing

Net course

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Jalapeno Betro Burger - 260 TL - 8.33 USD

Chocolate Calzone - 25 TL - 0.80 USD

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Brunch

The Chora Church

Shopping

Dinner

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Biberli Kasarli Omlet - 120 TL - 3.84 USD

Sogus Tabagi - 140 TL - 4.48 USD

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65 TL - 2.07 USD

Also known as the Kariye Mosque or Chora Museum.

Finest example of Byzantine art.

Originally built in the 4th century as a part of a monastery, in the 11th century it was rebuilt. And once again in the 14th century the Church was re-worked on.

Most of the mosaics were created by Byzantine statesman Theodore Metochites.

The mosaics and frescoes all around the church depict the life stories of both Jesus and Mary.

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Grand Bazaar Jewelers

-Jewelery

925 Sterling Silver Cocktail Fantasy Rings - 72.97 USD

25 Piece Turkish Silver Turquoise Gems Package - 1736.80 USD

Yellow Gems Rings Package - 1736.80 USD

Gem Drop Pendant - 106.81 USD

Karaköy Güllüoğlu (Sweets Shop)

-Baklava

Fresh Assorted Gift Box - 99.90 USD

Chocolate Baklava - 35.90 USD

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Mutancana - 715 TL - 22.90 USD

**Traditional Turkish food

Said to be Mehmet the Conqueror's favorite dish.

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Lunch

Rumeli Fortress

Dinner

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Icli Kofte (Stuffed Meatballs) - 185 TL - 5.93 USD

Adana Kebab - 305 TL - 9.77 USD

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130 TL - 4.15 USD

An Ottoman Fortress dating back to 1452.

Built in 4 months by Sultan Mehmet II (Mehmet the Conqueror) in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople.

After the conquest the Fortress was used as a customs checkpoint.

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Chicken Shish Kebab - 435 TL - 13.93 USD

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Islam is the predominant religion in Turkiye.

The official language is Turkish, but Kurdish and Arabic is also spoken by some.

Cultural Facts:

Hospitality is a pillar of rural Turkish culture.

Scoop and eat food with right hand

Remove shoes at the door

Dress appropriately regarding which part of the area you are in

Dress completely modestly when near or in Mosques

Smoking banned in public buildings, spaces

In more rural areas you may encounter a squat toilet in bathrooms

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Total : 5,000 $$$

Used Money : 4,971.92 $$$