Day 1
Sultanahmet
- 9:00SultanahmetSight
- 11:00SultanahmetSight
- 13:00SultanahmetWalk
- 14:30SultanahmetSight
Day by day
Day 2
Topkapı
- 9:00SultanahmetSight
- 13:00SultanahmetWalk
- 14:30SultanahmetSight
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Day 3
The bazaars
- 9:30BeyazıtSight
- 12:30FatihSight
- 15:00EminönüSight
- 16:00EminönüSight
Day 4
The Bosphorus
- 9:30BeşiktaşSight
- 13:00Bosphorus cruiseBosphorusSight
- 17:00OrtaköySight
Day 5
Beyoğlu
- 10:00GalataSight
- 12:00BeyoğluSight
- 14:00İstiklal AvenueBeyoğluWalk
- 17:00TaksimSight
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Istanbul questions
Is 5 days enough for Istanbul?
Five days covers the main monuments, markets, and both sides of the Bosphorus. Add buffer time for ferry waits and security lines at major sites.
Do I need to book Topkapi Palace ahead?
Buying online ahead saves queuing in spring and summer. Prices have risen sharply in recent years, so check the official Topkapı site for the current fare; the Harem is an extra ticket.
How do I get from the European side to the Asian side?
Board public ferries at Eminonu or Besiktas piers for Kadikoy or Uskudar. Crossings cost 15 Turkish lira and run every 15 to 30 minutes.
Do I need a museum pass for Istanbul attractions?
The Museum Pass saves money only if you visit four or more paid sites in five days. Buy it at the first museum entrance for 500 Turkish lira.
