Discover the best of Istanbul's food, attractions, and culture in this 7-day family-friendly itinerary.

İstanbul

Explore the historic Sultanahmet district and visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.

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.

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

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.

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

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

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.