Family Adventure in Turkey - 8-Day Itinerary with Kids

Day 1: Explore Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

8:00AM

Breakfast at Van Kahvaltı Evi

Start your day with a traditional Turkish breakfast featuring menemen (scrambled eggs with tomatoes) and fresh breads to fuel up for your adventures ahead.
Walk or take a taxi to the famous breakfast spot.
TRY200, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Hagia Sophia

Explore the majestic Hagia Sophia, where art and history blend beautifully, and your kids can appreciate its grandeur and rich history.
After breakfast, take a short stroll to Hagia Sophia, approximately 15 minutes away.
TRY400, 1.5 hours

11:30AM

Explore the Grand Bazaar

Wander through the Grand Bazaar, where your kids can browse shops filled with colorful textiles and handmade crafts, perfect for picking up souvenirs.
Walk 20 minutes from Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar.
Free admission (purchase at your discretion), 2 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at Sirkeci Gar Lokantası

Enjoy a family-friendly lunch at this local eatery, offering tasty pide (Turkish pizza) and kebabs that will surely please everyone’s palate.
Take a 10-minute walk from the Grand Bazaar for a local dining experience.
TRY300, 1 hour

2:30PM

Basilica Cistern

Venture into the ancient Basilica Cistern, where the kids can marvel at the atmospheric lighting and the famous Medusa heads, making for great photo opportunities.
After lunch, it's a 15-minute walk to the Basilica Cistern.
TRY300, 1 hour

3:30PM

Topkapi Palace

Explore the lavish grounds of Topkapi Palace, where the kids can learn about the lives of sultans and even see the impressive collections of artifacts.
Take a 10-minute walk to Topkapi Palace from the Basilica Cistern.
TRY550, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Doy Doy Restaurant

End the day with dinner at Doy Doy, renowned for its grilled meats and famous baklava, which your kids will surely enjoy as a sweet treat.
A quick 8-minute walk from Topkapi Palace.
TRY500, 1.5 hours

7:30PM

Evening Relaxation at Sultanahmet Square

Take a stroll in the historic Sultanahmet Square, enjoying the evening atmosphere with the illuminated Blue Mosque in the background before heading back to your hotel.
It's a short 5-minute walk from the restaurant back to the square.
Free, 1 hour
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