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Preview of the full 7-day itinerary
A condensed look at how Alfred structures a Istanbul trip—arrival gateway, neighborhoods, and daily pacing.
Day 1 — Arrival & Orientation
Arrive at IST or SAW; Havalimanı metro or cab to Sultanahmet (validated 45–90 min)
Check-in; lunch at a kebab house or balık ekmek
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
dinner in Karaköy or Kadıköy; Bosphorus stroll
Day 2 — Core Experiences
Topkapi Palace (opening 9am; 2–3 hrs)
Sultanahmet Köftecisi or Çiya Sofrası
Grand Bazaar; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
dinner in Beyoğlu; Taksim Square, İstiklal Caddesi
Day 3 — Deeper Exploration
Bosphorus cruise or Princes' Islands
fish restaurant in Bebek or Ortaköy
Basilica Cistern; Chora Church or Balat
farewell dinner in Nişantaşı; pack for departure
Planning notes
Istanbul trip planning FAQ
Arrival gateway
This plan starts from IST or SAW and keeps transfer logic practical for the first-day block.
Neighborhoods
This itinerary prioritizes Karaköy or Kadıköy • Beyoğlu • Nişantaşı to reduce routing friction.
Local transport
Typical Istanbul movement in this plan uses metro, taxi depending on daily sequencing.
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