Explore Istanbul's rich history, culture, and cuisine in this 7-day budget-friendly itinerary.

İstanbul

Arrive in Istanbul and visit historical landmarks.

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Well-known site, also known as the Blue Mosque, built in 1616 & containing its founder's tomb.

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

Covered, 17th-century market known as the Egyptian Bazaar, with spice, food & textile shops.

Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.

Bustling city thoroughfare known for its boutiques, galleries, theaters & numerous eateries.

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

Impressive Ottoman-empire hammam, finished in 1741, with domes supported by arches and columns.