Updated June 2026 · Real prices · Verified places · Visa-aware
Istanbul spans two continents; cluster by shore. Sultanahmet's icons, Karaköy's cafés, a Bosphorus ferry and the Asian side make four dense but walkable days.
Best time to visitApril–May or September–October
Budget / day~€65 (Istanbul)
Suggested length4 days
VisaVisa-free or e-visa for most passports — check your nationality.
4-day Istanbul itinerary
Day 1 — Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia early, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern.
Day 2 — Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye at sunset.
Day 3 — Karaköy & Galata: tower, coffee crawl, Istiklal to Taksim.
Day 4 — Ferry to Kadıköy (Asian side): market lunch, Moda seaside.
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