Immersive 9-day Istanbul Experience

1. Day 1: Sultanahmet Square
   50 minutes (22 km) from Istanbul Airport

   Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, three of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks.

2. Day 2: Grand Bazaar
   20 minutes (4.8 km) from Sultanahmet Square

   Shop your heart out at one of the world's biggest covered markets with over 3000 shops offering a vast variety of goods at bargain prices.

3. Day 3: Istanbul Modern Art Museum
   25 minutes (10 km) from Grand Bazaar

   Explore contemporary Turkish art at Istanbul's first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

4. Day 4: Boat Tour
   15 minutes (5 km) from Istanbul Modern Art Museum

   Take a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus and witness Istanbul's stunning skyline and landmarks from a different perspective.

5. Day 5: Dolmabahce Palace
   20 minutes (8 km) from Boat Tour

   Visit one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bosphorus from its luxurious gardens.

6. Day 6: Galata Tower
   30 minutes (6.7 km) from Dolmabahce Palace

   Climb to the top of the iconic medieval tower and admire the panoramic view of Istanbul's old town and the Golden Horn.

7. Day 7: Istiklal Avenue
   10 minutes (2.9 km) from Galata Tower

   Stroll down the lively pedestrian street filled with shops, cafes, cinemas, bookstores, and art galleries.

8. Day 8: Archaeological Museum
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Istiklal Avenue

   Discover the rich history of Istanbul and Anatolia with over one million artifacts spanning 12,000 years of human civilization.

9. Day 9: Prince Islands
   45 minutes (20 km) from Archaeological Museum

   Escape the city's hustle and bustle and take a ferry to the peaceful and picturesque islands in the Sea of Marmara, where motorized vehicles are banned.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hagia Sophia (1 hour, TRY 100)
• Blue Mosque (30 minutes - 1 hour, free)
• Topkapi Palace (2 hours, TRY 150)
• Grand Bazaar (3-4 hours, varies by shopping)
• Istanbul Modern Art Museum (2 hours, TRY 50)
• Boat Tour (2 hours, TRY 150)
• Dolmabahce Palace (2 hours, TRY 100)
• Galata Tower (1-2 hours, TRY 30)
• Archaeological Museum (2-3 hours, TRY 50)
• Prince Islands (4-6 hours depends on activities, TRY 40 ferry ticket)
• Total Estimated Costs: TRY 720

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can head to the Asian side of Istanbul, explore the hip Kadikoy neighborhood, eat street food at Uskudar, or visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. If you have less time, you can combine Day 1 and Day 2, or skip the boat tour and the Prince Islands trip.