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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Photo: youngrobv
Take a walk to Sultanahmet Park
Why visit
- Amazing view on Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Beautiful park
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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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Photo: S-Square
Take Tram Line T1 from Sultanahmet stop to Beyazit stop (Direction: Zeytinburnu) - 20’
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Photo: eurotrip_it
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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Photo: Salim Virji
Take a walk to Istiklal Avenue
Why visit
- Exquisite pedestrian shopping street
- One of the most famous avenues in Istanbul
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Photo: Tolga "Musato"
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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Photo: brunoboris
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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Photo: Travel in Istanbul (AK)
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