Istanbul Travel Diary: 9 Days

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Spent 9 unforgettable days in Istanbul. Highlights include Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. Highly recommend for heritage lovers.

Istanbul, Turkey 9 days16 Oct 2024 – 24 Oct 2024 TRY 47,520 – TRY 58,080 approx 40 likesHeritage

Pooja Saxena

Created 1 October 2024

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

TRY 7,600

Bosphorus Cruise

Bus

Start early to beat the crowds at Bosphorus Cruise. The morning light is magical here.

Day 2

TRY 5,000

Blue Mosque

Other

Relax day — optional visit to Blue Mosque or just enjoy the hotel amenities.

Day 3

TRY 4,600

Grand Bazaar

Car

Relax day — optional visit to Grand Bazaar or just enjoy the hotel amenities.

Day 4

TRY 5,500

Topkapi Palace

Flight

Last day — revisit Topkapi Palace for anything you missed, then head to the station.

Day 5

TRY 5,100

Hagia Sophia

Bike

Visit Hagia Sophia and interact with locals. Their recommendations are gold.

Day 6

TRY 7,500

Bosphorus Cruise

Walk

Cultural show in the evening after a day exploring Bosphorus Cruise.

Day 7

TRY 7,300

Blue Mosque

Train

Day trip to Blue Mosque. Pack snacks and water — facilities are limited.

Day 8

TRY 6,100

Grand Bazaar

Walk

Cultural show in the evening after a day exploring Grand Bazaar.

Day 9

TRY 4,100

Topkapi Palace

Bus

Day trip to Topkapi Palace. Pack snacks and water — facilities are limited.