DAY 1
Why visit
- Istanbul's most famous attraction
- One of the world's architectural wonders
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Photo: youngrobv
Why visit
- Amazing view on Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Beautiful park
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Photo: Bruno Girin
Why visit
- World-known landmark
- Impressive and unique mosque with six minarets
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Photo: S-Square
Why visit
- Oldest neighborhood of Istanbul
- The center of the city
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Photo: kiwanc
Take a walk to Süleymaniye Mosque
Why visit
- Second largest mosque in Istanbul
- Masterpiece of star architect Sinan
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Photo: laszlo-photo
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Photo: chocorayto
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Photo: eurotrip_it
DAY 2
Why visit
- World heritage site
- One of Istanbul's most known attractions
- Once the center of a great empire
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Photo: gsz
Why visit
- Istanbul's most unusual tourist attraction
- Relaxing atmosphere
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Photo: Ashley Dinges
Take Tram Line T1 to Kabatas stop (Direction: Kabatas)
Take the funicular from Kabatas to Taksim Square
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Photo: Salim Virji
Why visit
- Exquisite pedestrian shopping street
- One of the most famous avenues in Istanbul
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Photo: Tolga "Musato"
Why visit
- The best 360° views of the city
- One of the city's most striking landmarks
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Photo: brunoboris
Why visit
- Istanbul's great landmark
- Romantic appearance
- Stunning view over the Golden Horn
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Photo: Travel in Istanbul (AK)
DAY 3
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Photo: kiwanc
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
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Photo: xiquinhosilva
Take a walk to Kabatas tram stop
Take Tram Line T1 from Kabatas stop to Eminönü stop
Take a walk to Suleymaniye Hamam
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Photo: Suleymaniye Hamam