Day 1
Sultanahmet monuments
- 9:00Hagia SophiaSight
- 10:45Basilica CisternSight
- 11:45Sultan Ahmed MosqueSight
- 14:30Topkapi PalaceTopkapi PalaceSight
Day by day
Day 2
Bazaars and Galata Tower
- 9:30Grand BazaarSight
- 11:15Egyptian BazaarSight
- 14:00Galata TowerSight
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Day 3
Chora Church and Fener
- 9:00Chora ChurchSight
- 10:30Fener Greek PatriarchateEcumenical PatriarchateSight
- 14:00Pierre Loti CaféSight
Day 4
Dolmabahçe and the Bosphorus
- 9:30BeşiktaşSight
- 12:30SALT GalataKaraköySight
- 14:30Bosphorus cruise from EminönüEminönüSight
Day 5
Kadikoy Asian side
- 9:30Haydarpaşa TerminalHaydarpaşa StationSight
- 10:45Kadıköy Çarşısı market strollKadıköy MarketWalk
- 13:30Müze GazhaneSight
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Istanbul questions
Is 5 days enough for Istanbul?
Five days covers the main sights across both continents when sites are grouped by area. Use the tram and ferry network to move between locations without backtracking.
Do I need to book Topkapi Palace tickets in advance?
Book Topkapi Palace tickets online before arrival during busy months to avoid queues. Allow three hours on site and combine with nearby monuments on the same day.
How do I get from the European side to Kadıköy?
Take the ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy or Haydarpaşa. The trip takes twenty minutes and works with a standard Istanbulkart.
When should I visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar?
Arrive at the Grand Bazaar at opening to avoid crowds and shop efficiently. Walk next to the Spice Bazaar the same morning before heading uphill to Galata.
