Start your day with an authentic Turkish breakfast featuring cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread at Van Kahvaltı Evi, known for its delicious regional specialties.
Explore the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and history, offering stunning interiors and centuries of cultural heritage. Open 9am-7pm.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Sultanahmet Köftecisi, famed for its succulent meatballs and hearty Turkish dishes adults and younger family members will appreciate.
Visit the iconic Blue Mosque to admire its beautiful blue Iznik tiles, serene atmosphere, and architectural grandeur. Open 8:30am-6:30pm, closed during prayer times.
Take a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise to admire Istanbul’s stunning skyline, Ottoman palaces, and bridges from the water. Departures typically run 9am to 5pm.
Visit the Galata Tower for spectacular panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus. It is well worth the gentle climb to the observation deck. Open from 9am to 7pm.