3 days · Istanbul itinerary
Istanbul in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary
Three days based in Istanbul lets you add the Princes’ Islands or a Cappadocia flight to the city and the Bosphorus. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Istanbul — with the best-rated tours and day trips for each.
At a glance
- 1Day 1: old city
- 2Day 2: Bosphorus & bazaars
- 3Day 3: Princes’ Islands or Cappadocia
- 4Hammam & shows
Day 1: the old city
See Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern.
Day 2: the Bosphorus and bazaars
Cruise the Bosphorus, explore the Grand and Spice Bazaars and the Asian side.
Day 3: a day trip
Choose the peaceful Princes’ Islands or fly to fairy-tale Cappadocia.
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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Istanbul — prices per person.
