Taksim Square & Istiklal Street
09:00
Fixed time
Taksim Square & Istiklal Street
09:00
Fixed timeStarting point near the hotel.
Istanbul Trip
Two Days in Istanbul
Istanbul Two-Day Plan
Trip overview
Nov 13 – 14, 2026
2 days · 1 night
Istanbul
Türkiye Standard Time (GMT+3)
Organized itinerary around Taksim Square including transport apps and local attractions.
Day 1 · Nov 13Taksim, Galata & Historic Peninsula
Exploring Taksim Square, Istiklal street, Galata, and the Old City highlights.
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Day 1 · Nov 13Taksim, Galata & Historic Peninsula
Exploring Taksim Square, Istiklal street, Galata, and the Old City highlights.
Espressolab & Hafiz Mustafa
10:30
Coffee and traditional sweets along the way.
Galata Tower & Kamondo Stairs
12:00
Walk down to Galata and see the historic stairs.
Galata Bridge & Egyptian Bazaar
14:00
Cross the bridge and visit the Spice Bazaar.
Grand Bazaar & Suleymaniye Camii
16:00
Explore the Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque.
Day 2 · Nov 14Sultanahmet, Bosphorus & Rooftops
Historic sites in Sultanahmet and scenic boat tour.
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Day 2 · Nov 14Sultanahmet, Bosphorus & Rooftops
Historic sites in Sultanahmet and scenic boat tour.
Sultanahmet Square & Hagia Sophia
09:30
Fixed timeVisit Ayasofya, Basilica Cistern, and Sultan Ahmet Mosque.
Topkapi Sarayi
11:30
Explore the imperial palace.
Eminonu Boat Trip
14:00
Short Bosphorus tour from Eminonu.
Google Maps ↗Bosphorus Tour Timetable
Ortakoy Square & Dolmabahce Sarayi
16:30
Visit Dolmabahce Palace and Ortakoy Square.
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Fatih Camii & Balat
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Historic Fatih mosque and colorful streets of Balat.
Asian Side (Uskudar & Kadikoy)
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Cross over to Uskudar and visit shopping malls like Emaar or Capitol.
Rooftop Dining & Lounges
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Options include Mimar Sinan Roof, Moss Lounge, Roofstar, 360 Panorama Rooftop.
Yildiz Park
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Peaceful historic park with gardens and pavilions.
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Photo credits
- Taksim Square — FargohCC BY-SA 4.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Egyptian Bazaar — Robot8ACC BY-SA 4.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Suleymaniye Mosque — HunanukCC0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Hagia Sophia — Arild VågenCC BY-SA 3.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Topkapi Palace — Bjørn Christian TørrissenCC BY-SA 3.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Bosphorus — YabancıCC BY-SA 3.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Balat — AntolojiCC BY-SA 4.0Source: Wikimedia Commons
- Yildiz Park — ChapultepecPublic domainSource: Wikimedia Commons
Transport & Apps
- Metro: Metro F1 (Taksim-Kabatas funicular)
- Taxi Apps: Marti and BiTaksi