Istanbul 3-Day Itinerary

An intensive plan for a first visit: historic Sultanahmet, the markets and a Bosphorus cruise, then Beşiktaş and Ortaköy — without repeatedly crossing

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Istanbul 3-Day Itinerary

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An intensive plan for a first visit: historic Sultanahmet, the markets and a Bosphorus cruise, then Beşiktaş and Ortaköy — without repeatedly crossing between the European and Asian sides.

Day 1

09:00

Topkapi Palace (150 min)

Start early to avoid the crowds; closed on Tuesdays.

🚶 5-minute walk

11:45

Hagia Sophia (60 min)

Check prayer times before entering.

🚶 3-minute walk

13:00

Derviş Café & Restaurant (60 min)

A light lunch or tea break.

🚶 5-minute walk

14:15

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) (45 min)

Close a little before prayer time, just in case.

🚶 7-minute walk

15:15

Basilica Cistern (45 min)

The price needs a recent check — see the landmark's page.

🚶 10-minute walk

18:30

Seven Hills Restaurant (90 min)

Dinner with a view of Hagia Sophia; reservations recommended.

Day 2

09:00

Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) (120 min)

A large space; decide on the sections you want to visit ahead of time.

🚶 12-minute walk

11:15

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) (45 min)

Lunch with a Golden Horn view; reservations recommended.

🚶 5-minute walk to the Eminönü pier

12:15

Hamdi Restaurant (90 min)

Choose the short tour (about two hours).

🚶 Tram + walk, about 20 minutes to Karaköy

14:15

Bosphorus Cruise (Şehir Hatları) (120 min)

A lovely time just before sunset.

🚶 5-minute walk

17:00

Galata Tower (45 min)

A light bite or shopping for cheeses and cured meats.

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18:00

Namlı Gurme (60 min)

Day 3

08:30

Çakmak Kahvaltı Salonu (45 min)

Closed on Mondays; the price needs a recent check.

🚶 A short taxi/bus ride, about 15 minutes

09:45

Dolmabahçe Palace (150 min)

Check prayer times; very crowded on weekends.

🚶 10-minute walk

12:45

Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Camii) (45 min)

Shopping and a break.

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13:45

Zorlu Center (120 min)

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