6-Day Istanbul Itinerary

• Day 1: Hagia Sophia
  15 minutes (4.4 km) from Istanbul Airport

  Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral and mosque, later converted into a museum. It is located in Istanbul and considered as one of the world's great monuments.

• Day 2: Topkapi Palace
  20 minutes (2.2 km) from Hagia Sophia

  Topkapi Palace is a large museum in Istanbul, and it served as the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years.

• Day 3: The Blue Mosque
  10 minutes (1.6 km) from Topkapi Palace

  The Blue Mosque is a beautiful mosque that was built during the Ottoman Empire era. It is known for its intricate tilework and six minarets.

• Day 4: Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar
  15 minutes (1.7 km) from The Blue Mosque

  The Grand Bazaar is one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops that sell beautiful jewelry, hand-woven carpets, ceramics, textiles, and more. The Egyptian Bazaar is another historical indoor market renowned for its fragrant spices and teas.

• Day 5: Bosphorus Strait and Maiden's Tower
  30 minutes (8.5 km) from Grand Bazaar

  The Bosphorus Strait is the waterway separating Europe and Asia. You can take a cruise tour to enjoy stunning views of Istanbul from the water. Maiden's Tower is an iconic tower located in the middle of the Strait, and it is known for its fascinating history and beautiful scenery.

• Day 6: Istiklal Avenue
  20 minutes (7 km) from Maiden's Tower

  Istiklal Avenue is one of Istanbul's most famous and bustling streets, located in the heart of the city. It has many cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops, and it's the perfect place to wander and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

Estimations des temps et coûts

• Hagia Sophia (2h, €15)
• Topkapi Palace (2-3h, €20)
• The Blue Mosque (1h, free)
• Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar (3-4h, €50)
• Bosphorus Strait and Maiden's Tower (4-5h, €30)
• Istiklal Avenue (2-3h, free)
• Total coûts estimés: €115

Transport

Pour voyager dans Istanbul, vous pouvez utiliser les taxis, le métro ou le tramway. Les taxis sont le moyen le plus cher, mais le plus pratique, pour se déplacer, tandis que le métro et le tramway offrent un moyen abordable et pratique de naviguer dans la ville. Un ticket standard de transport en commun coûte environ €0,75, et un trajet en taxi coûte en moyenne €1,10/km.

Conseils utiles

Si vous avez plus de temps, vous pourriez visiter le palais de Dolmabahçe, et le quartier de Kadikoy, célèbre pour ses fruits de mer locaux. Si vous avez moins de temps, vous pouvez envisager de faire une visite guidée pour voir le plus de points forts en peu de temps. Essayez également de goûter à la cuisine locale, en particulier les Kebabs et la Baklava.

Aéroports

L'aéroport d'Istanbul, code IATA: IST, est le principal aéroport international d'Istanbul situé à environ 40 km du centre-ville. Il existe également un autre aéroport à Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), situé à environ 35 km à l'est du centre-ville. Les deux aéroports offrent des connexions faciles aux sites touristiques de la ville.