Start your day with traditional Turkish breakfast including fresh bread, olives, cheese, and tea at this iconic local restaurant near Sultanahmet Square.
Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, showcasing a fascinating history as a cathedral, mosque, and museum. Open 9:00am - 7:00pm daily.
Visit the impressive Blue Mosque, known for its stunning blue İznik tiles and six minarets. It is still an active mosque, so plan your visit outside prayer times. Open 24/7 but closed briefly during prayers.
Discover the opulence of the Ottoman Empire by touring the Topkapi Palace, including the Harem section with spectacular views over the Bosphorus. Open 9:00am - 6:45pm.
Experience the atmospheric underground Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century water reservoir featuring ancient columns and soft lighting. Open 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Browse vibrant spices, dried fruits, and local delicacies at this historic market that epitomizes Istanbul's lively trade heritage. Open 9:00am - 7:00pm.
Take a 2-hour scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, seeing palaces, forts and Istanbul’s skyline from the water. Ferries run frequently from Eminonu. Cruise typically lasts 2 hours.
Discover orientalism paintings and Anatolian weights and measures collections housed in a stunning historic building. Open 10:00am - 6:00pm, closed Mondays.
Spend your morning exploring one of the world's largest covered markets with thousands of shops selling jewelry, ceramics, carpets and souvenirs. Open 9:00am - 7:00pm.