14-Day Istanbul Itinerary

1. Day 1: Sultanahmet Square
   30 minutes (20 km) from Istanbul Airport

   Historical Landmarks

2. Day 2: Topkapi Palace
   10 minutes (1.5 km) from the Sultanahmet Square

   Ottoman Lifestyle

3. Day 3: Hagia Sophia
   5 minutes (500 m) from Topkapi Palace

   Byzantine Architecture

4. Day 4: Grand Bazaar
   10 minutes (1.5 km) from Hagia Sophia

   Shopping Haven

5. Day 5: Bosphorus Strait Tour
   20 minutes (3.2 km) from Grand Bazaar

   Scenic Boat Ride

6. Day 6: Blue Mosque
   5 minutes (550 m) from Bosphorus Strait Tour

   Islamic Architecture

7. Day 7: Taksim Square
   20 minutes (3 km) from Blue Mosque

   Modern Istanbul

8. Day 8: Basilica Cistern
   5 minutes (600 m) from Taksim Square

   Underground Palace

9. Day 9: Istanbul Modern
   20 minutes (3.5 km) from Basilica Cistern

   Contemporary Art

10. Day 10: Suleymaniye Mosque
    10 minutes (1.9 km) from Istanbul Modern

    Imperial Design

11. Day 11: Dolmabahce Palace
    25 minutes (5.5 km) from Suleymaniye Mosque

    Elegant Palace

12. Day 12: Chora Church
    25 minutes (10 km) from Dolmabahce Palace

    Fascinating Frescoes

13. Day 13: Miniaturk Park
    15 minutes (6 km) from Chora Church

    Miniature Landmarks

14. Day 14: Princes' Islands
    2 hours ferry ride from Istanbul Pier

    Island Adventure

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sultanahmet Square (2 hours, free)
• Topkapi Palace (3 hours, 100 TL)
• Hagia Sophia (2 hours, 72 TL)
• Grand Bazaar (3 hours, varies)
• Bosphorus Strait Tour (2 hours, 80 TL)
• Blue Mosque (1 hour, free)
• Taksim Square (2 hours, free)
• Basilica Cistern (1 hour, 20 TL)
• Istanbul Modern (2 hours, 40 TL)
• Suleymaniye Mosque (1 hour, free)
• Dolmabahce Palace (3 hours, 100 TL)
• Chora Church (1 hour, 30 TL)
• Miniaturk Park (2 hours, 15 TL)
• Princes' Islands (1 day, varies)
Total Estimated Costs: 457 TL

Useful Tips

For travelers with more time, consider visiting the Chora Museum or taking a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia. For those with less time, skip the Princes' Islands and Miniaturk Park. Keep in mind that certain attractions may be closed during religious holidays, so plan accordingly.