City break to Istanbul – MUST DO 48 hours in Turkey Itinerary

Описание: If you only have a short city break to #Istanbul, #Turkey, then here is your perfect itinerary to fill two days with the best sights & sounds of the city. If your MUST-SEE attractions include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, a cruise down the Bosphorus, haggling in the Grand Bazaar and a relaxing end to your stay in a traditional Hammam. I take you with me as we explore all of these with my top tips on how to make the most of your time in this fascinating city.

See also: Blue Mosque -    • All You Need To Know Before Visiting The I...   Hagia Sophia -    • Hagia Sophia Mosque Tour TOP TIPS For Visi...   Topkapi Palace -    • Topkapi Palace in Istanbul - Top Tips for ...  

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🏠 WHERE TO STAY In Istanbul I stayed at the Marmara Guesthouse in Sultanhamet. It was great value & the perfect location to explore the Old Town, just 10-minute walk from the Blue Mosque. Very helpful staff & friendly & breakfast, a feast served on the roof terrace with fantastic views over the river. Expect a lot of stairs! https://www.booking.com/hotel/tr/marm...

⏱️TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - DAY 1
00:52 - Blue Mosque
03:24 - Basilica Cistern (or not!)
03:50 - Hagia Sophia
06:44 - Topkapi Palace
11.37 - DAY 2
12:38 - Bosporus, Boat Tour
16:21 - Grand Bazaar
20:19 - Hammam

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