Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Istanbul

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Istanbul.

Best Time to Visit Istanbul

Spring

Mar - May

17°C / 9°C

Mild and beautiful, tulip season

Summer

Jun - Aug

29°C / 20°C

Hot and humid, excellent Bosphorus weather

Fall

Sep - Nov

20°C / 13°C

Pleasant temperatures, great for walking

Winter

Dec - Feb

10°C / 4°C

Chilly, damp, and occasionally snowy

Day 1

Hagia Sophia

Morning activity: Hagia Sophia.

Hafiz Mustafa 1864

Lunch nearby: Hafiz Mustafa 1864.

Basilica Cistern

Afternoon sightseeing: Basilica Cistern.

Mikla

Dinner in the area: Mikla.

Bosphorus Cruise

Evening experience: Bosphorus Cruise.

Day 2

Topkapi Palace

Morning activity: Topkapi Palace.

Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi

Lunch nearby: Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi.

Grand Bazaar

Afternoon sightseeing: Grand Bazaar.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

Dinner in the area: Nusr-Et Steakhouse.

Whirling Dervishes Show

Evening experience: Whirling Dervishes Show.

Day 3

Galata Tower

Morning activity: Galata Tower.

Karakoy Gulluoglu

Lunch nearby: Karakoy Gulluoglu.

Dolmabahce Palace

Afternoon sightseeing: Dolmabahce Palace.

Neolokal

Dinner in the area: Neolokal.

Istiklal Street

Evening experience: Istiklal Street.

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