7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Istanbul

1. Day 1: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
   Adjacent to each other in Sultanahmet Quarter

   Marvel at the beautiful architecture and learn about the history of these iconic religious sites.

2. Day 2: Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
   Around 15 minutes (2.5 km) from Sultanahmet Quarter to Topkapi Palace; Around 5 minutes (1.3 km) from Topkapi Palace to Grand Bazaar

   Visit the former residence of Ottoman Sultans, then shop in the largest and oldest covered market in the world.

3. Day 3: Princess Islands and Toy Museum
   Take a ferry from Istanbul to Buyukada Island; Around 20 minutes (2.5 km) from the ferry pier to the museum

   Enjoy a car-free island with beaches, bike riding, and cafes; Visit the museum filled with nostalgic toys from around the world.

4. Day 4: Miniaturk and Sea Life Istanbul
   Around 25 minutes (9 km) from Buyukada Island to Miniaturk; 30 minutes (20 km) from Miniaturk to Sea Life Istanbul

   See the whole of Turkey in miniature sculptures; explore the ocean at Sea Life Istanbul.

5. Day 5: Istanbul Modern Art Museum and Istanbul Sapphire
   Around 20 minutes (5 km) from Sea Life Istanbul to Istanbul Modern; 10 minutes (3 km) from Istanbul Modern to Istanbul Sapphire

   Explore the contemporary art in a renovated warehouse, then take a bird's eye view of the city from the Sapphire observation deck.

6. Day 6: Vialand Theme Park and Belgrad Forest
   Around 20 minutes (15 km) from Istanbul Sapphire to Vialand; Around 35 minutes (20 km) from Vialand to Belgrad Forest

   Have fun with family-friendly rides and attractions at Vialand; take a break in the scenic and peaceful Belgrad Forest.

7. Day 7: Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus Cruise
   Around 15 minutes (5 km) from Belgrad Forest to Dolmabahce Palace; Around 30 minutes (7 km) from Dolmabahce Palace to Bosphorus Cruise pier

   Explore the stunning palace that overlooking the Bosphorus Strait; see the magnificent landmarks from the famous waterway.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Blue Mosque: 1 hour, free
• Hagia Sophia: 2 hours, 100 TRY (per adult)
• Topkapi Palace: 3 hours, 100 TRY (per adult)
• Grand Bazaar: 2 hours, depends on shopping
• Princess Islands ferry: 1 hour, 15 TRY (per adult)
• Toy Museum: 2 hours, 15 TRY (per adult)
• Miniaturk: 2 hours, 15 TRY (per adult)
• Sea Life Istanbul: 2 hours, 120 TRY (per adult)
• Istanbul Modern Art Museum: 2 hours, 40 TRY (per adult)
• Istanbul Sapphire: 1 hour, 50 TRY (per adult)
• Vialand Theme Park: 4 hours, 170 TRY (per adult)
• Belgrad Forest: 3 hours, free
• Dolmabahce Palace: 2 hours, 100 TRY (per adult)
• Bosphorus Cruise: 2 hours, 25 TRY (per adult)
Total Estimated Costs: 650 TRY (excludes food and transportation)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the famous Spice Bazaar, cruising the Golden Horn, or taking a Turkish bath. If you have less time, skip the Toy Museum or Istanbul Sapphire. Also, avoid driving in Istanbul as traffic is often congested and public transportation is frequent.