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This itinerary for our Member-Exclusive Istanbul Turkish Delights Tour will give you exclusive access to one of the most influential cities of the last 2000 years. Istanbul’s influence across the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Europe created dramatic cultural influences in cuisine, language, faith, and architecture. It is common within the city to see buildings built like a quilt with different historical periods woven into the architectural design.

A complex reality of layers that tell a tale of time and people over 2700 years.

Our goal is to help travelers better understand the local host cultures and the natural living environments we interact with. To enjoy life abroad while also supporting the local economy as much as possible to prevent harm via supporting the tourism gentrification pipelines.

We do this by doing our best to only use locally owned and operating services and accommodations.

In turn, this also gives our guests an incredible authentic vibe. Because this type of travel can also be burdensome due to cultural and linguistic differences, our Host guides are there to help us bridge those gaps. We ask that you respect our host guides and their humanity and also enjoy your trip! Positive vibes and open-mindedness go so far in improving your general experience.

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*Note: Departure days happen the day after the end of your trip, so Days 6 and 8.

1. Day One: Arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST). Our host will greet you at the airport's exit and drop you off at our first hotel near the Balat neighborhood.

   You will meet the rest of the travelers in your cohort as we begin our trip with a welcoming ceremony with fresh fruit and refreshments.

   The Welcoming Dinner begins at 7 pm(19:00) local time.

   We will enjoy the most majestic evening views as the sun sets over our dinner table.

2. Day Two— Today we will begin our culinary journey enjoying a traditional Turkish breakfast before heading to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. We will learn about the fluidity of culture across time. Istanbul is the perfect place to see in real-time how people and their cultural bubbles evolve through the ages.

   After we will visit the Topkapi Palace Museum.

   Free evening

3. Day Three - Today we will visit the grand bazaar and Spice Baazar as we journey through the maze of streets and market stalls.

   Free evening

4. Day Four - Breakfast, then we will take a ferry ride to the Asian side of Istanbul to Üsküdar. a colorful and diverse establishment where today you can still see churches, mosques, and synagogues coexisting together.

   Bike along the Bosphorus straight.

   Free evening

5. Day Five - Breakfast. Today we will head to the Galata neighborhood where we will join locals to teach us about the culinary traditions of their beautiful city while also experiencing the most beautiful architectural sights of the area.

   End of trip Dinner Ceremony for 5-Day group

6. Day Six - Depart day for 5-Day Group!

   Visit Taksim and bike around Yildiz Park and Bosphorus area on European Side.

   We will stop by a famous local Doner Kebab stop followed by a good seafood spot!

7. Day Seven - Free day! Our host will give you several side quest for you to attempt to do on your own! This is your day to experience your trip on your own.

   Departing Dinner Ceremony at 7 pm(19:00) local time

8. Day Eight - Depart Day