Enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast featuring an assortment of cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread in a cosy setting. It opens from 8am, perfect for a good start to the day.
Visit this iconic monument of Byzantine architecture, now a museum, exploring its rich history as a church, mosque, and museum. Open 9am-7pm, last entry 6pm.
Just a short walk from Hagia Sophia, admire the stunning Ottoman architecture and beautiful blue tiles of this mosque, which is still active but open to visitors outside prayer times.
Walk around the historic Hippodrome statues and descend into the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir. Cistern open until 7pm.
Spend the afternoon exploring one of the best-preserved ancient cities, with highlights like the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Open 8am-7pm.