Your Way Away
Istanbul
3–4 days: Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, the bazaars and a Bosphorus ferry
Istanbul: 3–4 days
Istanbul over a long weekend: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, the Süleymaniye Mosque, sunset by the Galata Tower and a ferry across the Bosphorus to Kadıköy in Asia. By tram, ferry and on foot. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 2 nights in total
- Istanbul2 nights
Sultanahmet, the bazaars, Galata, Kadıköy
Fly into Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). From IST take the M11 metro or a Havaist bus; about an hour to the centre. Stay in Sultanahmet or around Galata.
Places you will see
What’s in the guide
- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
- A phone app: the plan for your travel dates, checklist and notes, offline too
See a sample (PDF) 5 free pages, no sign-up
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The download link appears right after payment.
🎁 Buying it as a gift? You also get a printable voucher after payment.
Questions
How do I get the guide?
Straight after paying, a download page opens: the PDF in English and Czech and a link to the phone app. Save the link, it does not expire.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Save the PDF to your phone and add the app to your home screen, then it works without signal.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. After paying you also get a printable voucher with a QR code that the recipient scans to download the guide.
How up to date is it?
Every guide shows the date it was checked on the cover. Entry rules come from official government sources, prices and opening hours from official sites. Check them again before you travel, as they can change.
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