

Explore the Hidden Gems of Asia: A Guide to the Best Sights and Bites
Explore the full itinerary for Hidden Gems of Asia Sights and Bites in Istanbul, Turkey. This cultural festivals experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

The famed Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market) where Asian spices flowed all in to Europe. The colors and the smells of the market is easy to get lost in. We will navigate the swirling crowds and find ourselves the best sights there is to see in the bazaar.

Kız kulesi or Maiden's tower of İstanbul is the first major landmark we are going to see. We will be seeing the tower from the outside and taking some pictures.

The beautiful Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. With its heartbreaking story, this mosque is truly different than any other of its kind with its still breathing complex.

We will be visiting the Kuzguncuk neighborhood and start to see everything about it. Being one of the oldest neighbors of İstanbul we will be seeing some hidden gems of this neighborhood. We will be trying some of the local foods including Lahmacun, ice cream and some of the best Döner kebabs.

We will be visiting the Üsküdar bazaar, a small but packed bazaar you are going to experience how the residents of the city shop. We will try some small bites here.