🕌 Istanbul · 3 days

Three Istanbul days from the old city to Galata

Two continents and the old city. 3-day Istanbul trip for 2 people: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome. Stay at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. About $1,294 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$12

Relax$60

Activities$116

Flights$1,960

History & culture$140

Lodging$300

About $1,294 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$2,588 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Where you stay

Sirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetDays 1–2 · 2 nights$300Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Getting there

American 1592American DFW → IST, 1 stop. Lands in Istanbul. The new airport is a long ride from Sultanahmet. Budget that transfer. These fares are estimates. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$940Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Delta 1054Delta IST → DFW, 1 stop. Flies home from Istanbul. The new airport is a long ride from Sultanahmet. Budget that transfer. These fares are estimates. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,020Book on DeltaWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day by day

Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Hagia Sophia. After that: Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome; Blue Mosque; Basilica Cistern. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningHagia SophiaPlanning estimate for Hagia Sophia. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$56Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
MorningBasilica CisternPlanning estimate for Basilica Cistern. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$60Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonSultanahmet Square & HippodromePlanning estimate for Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
EveningBlue MosquePlanning estimate for Blue Mosque. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightSirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetOne standard room at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$150Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Topkapi Palace. After that: Istanbul Archaeology Museums; Grand Bazaar; Spice Bazaar. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningTopkapi PalacePlanning estimate for Topkapi Palace. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$110Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
MorningSpice BazaarPlanning estimate for Spice Bazaar. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonIstanbul Archaeology MuseumsPlanning estimate for Istanbul Archaeology Museums. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30Book on muze.gen.trWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
EveningGrand BazaarPlanning estimate for Grand Bazaar. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightSirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetOne standard room at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$150Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Galata Bridge walk. After that: Istiklal Avenue & Taksim Square; Galata Tower at sunset; Baklava at Karakoy Gulluoglu. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningGalata Bridge walkPlanning estimate for Galata Bridge walk. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
MorningBaklava at Karakoy GulluogluPlanning estimate for Baklava at Karakoy Gulluoglu. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$12
AfternoonIstiklal Avenue & Taksim SquarePlanning estimate for Istiklal Avenue & Taksim Square. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
EveningGalata Tower at sunsetPlanning estimate for Galata Tower at sunset. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$60Booking link coming soon

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