DAY 1
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Take Tram Line T1 to Sultanahmet stop
Why visit
- Istanbul's most famous attraction
- One of the world's architectural wonders
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Take a walk to Sultanahmet Park
Why visit
- Amazing view on Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Beautiful park
Photo: Bruno Girin
Take a walk to Blue Mosque
Why visit
- World-known landmark
- Impressive and unique mosque with six minarets
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Take Tram Line T1 from Sultanahmet stop to Sirkeci stop (Direction:Kabatas) - 25’
Why visit
- Oldest neighborhood of Istanbul
- The center of the city
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Lunch time
Take a walk to Süleymaniye Mosque
Take a walk to Süleymaniye Mosque
Why visit
- Second largest mosque in Istanbul
- Masterpiece of star architect Sinan
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Take a walk to Beyazit Square - 25’
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Take a walk to Grand Bazaar - 10’
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DAY 2
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Take Tram Line T1 to Gülhane stop
Why visit
- World heritage site
- One of Istanbul's most known attractions
- Once the center of a great empire
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Take a walk to Basilica Cistern - 10’
Why visit
- Istanbul's most unusual tourist attraction
- Relaxing atmosphere
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Lunch time
Take Tram Line T1 to Kabatas stop (Direction: Kabatas)
Take the funicular from Kabatas to Taksim Square
Take Tram Line T1 to Kabatas stop (Direction: Kabatas)
Take the funicular from Kabatas to Taksim Square
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Take a walk to Istiklal Avenue
Why visit
- Exquisite pedestrian shopping street
- One of the most famous avenues in Istanbul
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Take a walk to Galata Tower - 15’
Why visit
- The best 360° views of the city
- One of the city's most striking landmarks
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Take a walk to Galata Bridge - 15’
Why visit
- Istanbul's great landmark
- Romantic appearance
- Stunning view over the Golden Horn
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end of day 2
DAY 3
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Take the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar - 20’
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Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Kabatas
Take a walk to Dolmabahçe Palace - 30’ in all
Take a walk to Dolmabahçe Palace - 30’ in all
Why visit
- One of the most glamorous palaces in the world
- Houses the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier
Photo: xiquinhosilva
Lunch time
Take bus nr. 22 from Kabatas stop to Kabatas Lisesi stop (Direction: Istinye Dereici)
Take bus nr. 22 from Kabatas stop to Kabatas Lisesi stop (Direction: Istinye Dereici)
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DAY 4
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Take Tram Line T1 to Gülhane stop
Why visit
- Vast collection of beautiful artworks
- Three exciting museums for one entrance fee
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Take Tram Line T1 from Gülhane stop to Eminönü stop (Direction:Kabatas) - 15’
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Take a walk to New Mosque - 10’
Why visit
- Dominates the Old City skyline
- Traditional-style imperial mosque
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Lunch time
Take a walk to Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Take a walk to Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Why visit
- Enchanting mosque
- Richly colored İznik tiles, inside and out
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Take a walk to Suleymaniye Hamam - 30’
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DAY 5
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From Eminönü take bus nr. 47, 47E or 47C to Miniatürk stop (Direction: Yesilpinar)
Why visit
- Turkey's best landmarks in miniature size
- Great experience both for kids and adults
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Take bus nr. 47, 47E or 47C from Miniatürk stop to Eminönü (Direction: Eminönü)
Lunch time
Take bus nr. 32 from Eminönü stop to Edirnekapi stop (Direction: Cevatpasa)
Lunch time
Take bus nr. 32 from Eminönü stop to Edirnekapi stop (Direction: Cevatpasa)
Why visit
- Beautiful frescoes and mosaics
- Some of the world's finest surviving Byzantine art
Photo: CharlesFred
end of day 5