Sultanahmet Square with Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque framing Istanbul, Turkey
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Base in Sultanahmet for the first half of the week, then shift your rhythm to Karaköy/Galata so shopping stays efficient and transit stays cheap. Do the Grand Bazaar, the Egyptian Bazaar, Arasta Bazaar, Nişantaşı, and Kadıköy Market loop, then anchor meals one street off the tourist cores so you spend on good food instead of markup.
Book Topkapı, Basilica Cistern, and Galata Tower tickets before arrival, then shop bazaars early and eat one street back from the landmarks.
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7 days of adventure 📅
Arrival and old-city orientation
Do not overpack day one.
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