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4 days in Istanbul

4 daysFirst-time visitorsCulture

Four days move from Sultanahmet to the bazaars, Galata and the Asian side. Keep mosque visits flexible around worship and give each cross-city journey enough space.

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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Gülhane Park
01

DAY 1

Sultanahmet

Keep this historic district together and check visitor access before setting times.

  1. 120 min

    Sultanahmet

    Hagia Sophia

    Follow the current visitor route, dress requirements and worship guidance.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 90 min

    Sultanahmet

    Blue Mosque

    Plan respectfully around prayer and allow time in the surrounding square.

Between stops: Walking. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

02

DAY 2

Palace and park

One substantial cultural visit is enough before a quieter outdoor stop.

  1. 180 min

    Sultanahmet

    Topkapı Palace

    Choose the sections that interest you and allow a generous visit.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 90 min

    Sultanahmet

    Gülhane Park

    Walk the park paths after lunch and take a slower afternoon.

Between stops: Walking. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

03

DAY 3

Bazaars and the Golden Horn

Build in a transit break instead of treating this as a continuous walk.

  1. 120 min

    Beyazıt

    Grand Bazaar

    Browse a limited part of the market and leave room for breaks.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 120 min

    Galata

    Galata Tower

    Explore the surrounding streets and confirm tower access separately.

Between stops: Public transport. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

04

DAY 4

Across to Kadıköy

Check transport on the day and keep the main visits on the Asian side.

  1. 120 min

    Kadıköy

    Kadıköy Market

    Browse the food streets and choose lunch according to what appeals.

  2. 60 min

    ROOM FOR A BREAK

    Lunch break

    Choose a place that fits your tastes and the route on the day.

  3. 120 min

    Kadıköy

    Moda

    Finish with a neighborhood and waterfront walk at your own pace.

Between stops: Walking. Allow time for transfers and breaks.

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