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Nov 6th, 2013 | 09:52 AM

Zee21

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7 days in Istanbul

I am going to Istanbul for 7 days in April. Can anyone suggest some exciting things to do? I have been there before for 2 days and visited the Basilica Cistern, Aya Sofia, Topkapi and did the Bosphorus tour.

Nov 6th, 2013 | 10:05 AM

suec1

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You might want to get a guidebook?! Rick Steves has a good one with several walking tours. You had a busy two days there before! maybe this time you can slow down a bit and enjoy some cafe sitting and people watching!

Nov 6th, 2013 | 10:17 AM

otherchelebi

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Check my hotel suggestions to Suec today.
Read YesTravel and GotTravel's new trip report for some ideas.

Consider Istanbul Eats

You will have the tulip festival, so should visit Emirgan Park. Combine that with Sabanci Museum and the terrific fusion cuisine of Muse De Changa.

Nov 6th, 2013 | 03:19 PM

yestravel

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Click on my name and see our trip report lists what we did. See first and last entry.

Nov 6th, 2013 | 03:40 PM

Pepper_von_snoot

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Chora Church

You can take the fast ferry to Buyukada to view the monastery.

Thin--stayed at the Splendid Palas once

Nov 6th, 2013 | 03:47 PM

kja

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I second the idea of a guidebook. I found The Rough Guide especially useful, and it has some great maps. BTW, I think 7 days is perfect for Istanbul. Enjoy!