Five Istanbul days, with the islands and a hammam — 5 days in Istanbul
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🕌 Istanbul · 5 days

Five Istanbul days, with the islands and a hammam

Two continents and the old city. 5-day Istanbul trip for 2 people: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern. Stay at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. About $1,552 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Relax$0
Activities$354
Flights$1,960
History & culture$190
Lodging$600
About $1,552 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$3,104 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Hagia Sophia. After that: 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
  • AfternoonBlue 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
  • EveningBasilica 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
  • 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: Gulhane Park; Grand 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
  • AfternoonGulhane ParkPlanning estimate for Gulhane Park. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
  • 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

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Bosphorus cruise. After that: Dolmabahce Palace. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningBosphorus cruisePlanning estimate for Bosphorus cruise. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonDolmabahce PalacePlanning estimate for Dolmabahce Palace. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$80Book 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 4 2026-12-30

This day is built around Ferry to Princes' Islands (Buyukada). The price on the line is an estimate.

  • MorningFerry to Princes' Islands (Buyukada)Planning estimate for Ferry to Princes' Islands (Buyukada). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$8Book 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 5 2026-12-31

Start with Cagaloglu Hamami. After that: Galata Tower; Istiklal Avenue. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningCagaloglu HamamiPlanning estimate for Cagaloglu Hamami. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$120Book on cagalogluhamami.com.trWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonGalata TowerPlanning estimate for Galata Tower. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$60Booking link coming soon
  • EveningIstiklal AvenuePlanning estimate for Istiklal Avenue. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free

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