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History & Heritage

Founded as Byzantium in the seventh century BC, Istanbul later served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Hagia Sophia, imperial mosques, palaces and historic bazaars express its unique position between Europe and Asia.

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3 days in Istanbul · Mid-Range €€

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Day 1

City Essentials

Morning

Hagia Sophia

Enter at opening, the upper floor.

Metro / tram (Istanbulkart) · Local network · Hagia Sophia · 10 min

Lunch

Karaköy Lokantası

€€ · Mezze and fish.

Metro / tram (Istanbulkart) · Local network · Çiya Sofrası · 10 min

Afternoon

Topkapı Palace

Harem and treasury.

Metro / tram (Istanbulkart) · Local network · Topkapı Palace · 10 min

Dinner

Çiya Sofrası

€€ · Anatolian cuisine, Kadıköy.

Metro / tram (Istanbulkart) · Local network · Dinner at Neolokal · 10 min

Nightlife / Aperitivo

Kronotrop

€€ · Specialty coffee in Cihangir.

Metro / tram (Istanbulkart) · Local network · Rooftop in Karaköy · 10 min

Historic Insight & Vintage Spot

Çukurcuma Antiques District

Steep streets near Beyoğlu gather Ottoman furniture, vintage photographs, ceramics and carefully curated curios.

Day 2

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Day 3

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This day will follow your selected interests and budget level when you generate the custom itinerary.