Explore Istanbul following the traces of Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, cistern and imperial mosques.
Itinerary
1
Byzantium: Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Sophia
- Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan)
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Column of Constantine
2
Ottoman Empire
- Topkapi Palace and the Harem
- Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)
- Grand Bazaar
- Historic Çemberlitaş Hammam
3
Golden Horn
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Fener-Balat district (Greek heritage)
- Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (Byzantine mosaics)
- Theodosian Walls
4
Imperial Bosphorus
- Bosphorus cruise
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Rumeli Hisarı Fortress
- Galata Tower at sunset
5
Asia & Farewell
- Kadıköy district (Asian side)
- Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
- New Mosque (Yeni Cami)
- Turkish tea with Golden Horn view
Practical Tips
Museum Pass
Buy the Museum Pass Istanbul for combined access to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and more.
Approximate Budget
Flights€100-250
Accommodation (4 nights)€120-250
Tickets & tours€80-120
Food€60-100
Bosphorus cruise€20-40
Total per person€400-800
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
Depends on nationality. Spaniards need an e-Visa online (~€20).
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