6 day itinerary
Istanbul
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Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for 6 days in Istanbul that includes plenty of opportunities for dining and shopping:
Day 1: Arrival and Exploring the Old City
- Arrive in Istanbul and check into your hotel
- Head to the Old City and explore the historic sites, such as the , , and
- For lunch, try some traditional Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant, such as kebabs or meze
- Spend the afternoon wandering through the , one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, where you can shop for everything from spices to textiles to jewelry
- For dinner, head to a rooftop restaurant with a view of the city, such as or
Day 2: and
- Take a morning Bosphorus cruise to see the city from the water and visit the Asian side of Istanbul
- For lunch, try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant along the Bosphorus
- Spend the afternoon exploring the trendy neighborhood, known for its boutiques, cafes, and art galleries
- For dinner, head to one of the many restaurants in the area, such as or
Day 3: Istanbul's Asian Side and
- Take a ferry to the Asian side of Istanbul and explore the neighborhood, known for its street food, markets, and cafes
- For lunch, try some traditional Turkish street food, such as simit or lahmacun
- Spend the afternoon shopping in the local markets and boutiques, such as the Market or Moda Street
- For dinner, head to , a popular restaurant known for its traditional Turkish cuisine
Day 4:
- Take a ferry to the , a group of nine islands off the coast of Istanbul known for their beaches, historic mansions, and horse-drawn carriages
- For lunch, try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant on one of the islands
- Spend the afternoon exploring the islands by foot or bicycle, or relaxing on the beach
- For dinner, head back to Istanbul and try some modern Turkish cuisine at a restaurant such as or
Day 5: and
- Spend the morning exploring the neighborhood, including the and the
- For lunch, try some traditional Turkish street food at the nearby , such as Turkish delight or baklava
- Spend the afternoon shopping for spices, teas, and sweets at the and nearby shops
- For dinner, head to a local restaurant such as or for some modern Turkish cuisine
Day 6: and Farewell
- Spend the morning relaxing at a traditional Turkish bath, or hamam, such as the or the
- For lunch, try some traditional Turkish meze at a local restaurant, such as or
- Spend the afternoon doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing, or simply relaxing at a cafe
- For dinner, head to a local restaurant such as or for some international cuisine and a farewell to Istanbul.