8-Day Self-Driving Adventure
1 cities |
19 attraction(s) |
total distance 235
km
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Day1: Istanbul
4 attraction(s) ·
14 km
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Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
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Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.
13
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4
Day2: Istanbul
3 attraction(s) ·
31 km
1
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
1
km
2
The Pera Museum is a private art museum established in 2005, located in Istanbul, Turkey. The museum's three permanent exhibitions include Anatolian Weights and Measures, Kutahya Tiles and Ceramics, and Oriental Art. The Oriental Art exhibition showcases over 300 paintings, including works by European artists. These artists were inspired by the Ottoman Empire from the 17th to the 19th century and reflected the characteristics of the Turkish empire in their artwork. Osman Hamdi Bey is the most famous artist in the exhibition and is hailed by many art historians as a representative of the "Eastern Indigenous Art" genre. His work "The Tortoise Trainer" is particularly well-known. In addition to exhibitions, the Pera Museum also hosts a wide range of cultural activities. Its facilities include a multifunctional exhibition hall, auditorium, and visitor activity space. The ground floor features an art gift shop and café, as well as a lounge and children's teaching area.
30
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Day3: Istanbul
3 attraction(s) ·
11 km
3
Imposing, 16th-century mosque complex designed by Mimar Sinan, with 4 corner towers & tall minaret.
Day4: Istanbul
2 attraction(s) ·
4 km
1
The largest island in the Prince Islands, located on the Marmara Sea in Istanbul, is Büyükada, which is more famous than Kınalıada. The island is 4.4 kilometers long and 1.7 kilometers wide, covering a total area of 5.46 square kilometers (2.11 square miles). In 2000, it was home to 7,335 people. The island is a popular resort destination and is known for being the place where Soviet politician Trotsky was exiled in 1908. The highest point on the island is 203 meters above sea level, and there is also an ancient Greek Orthodox church, the St. George Church.
4
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2
Small island with a hilltop Greek Orthodox monastery, navy school & small harbour with cafés.
Day5: Istanbul
2 attraction(s) ·
7 km
1
Forested lakeside grounds with a red-sand walking & running circuit, plus a picnic area.
7
km
2
Concerts, art events & sports fields around a forested waterway crossed by a Byzantine-era aqueduct.
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0 attraction(s) ·
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Day7: Istanbul
2 attraction(s) ·
17 km
1
The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is the boundary line between Europe and Asia. The waterway is approximately 30 kilometers long, with a width of about 3,700 meters at its widest point and only about 700 meters at its narrowest point. The northern end of the strait leads to the Black Sea, while the southern end leads to the Sea of Marmara. The central current flows from the Black Sea towards the Sea of Marmara, while an undercurrent brings saltwater from the Sea of Marmara back to the Black Sea. Fish migrate seasonally through the strait to and from the Black Sea, making the fishing industry very prosperous. The shores of the strait are covered with lush forests, as well as villages, tourist attractions, and magnificent residences and villas. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is located on the other end of the strait, facing the Anatolian Peninsula, and is a must-pass to get to the Black Sea. This strait is also the only route connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
17
km
Day8: Istanbul
3 attraction(s) ·
7 km
1
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
1
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2
Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.
7
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