Discover the rich culture and history of Istanbul in 5 budget-friendly days.

İstanbul

Arrival and exploring Sultanahmet's highlights.

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

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

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

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.

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