Four Days in Istanbul

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Schedule

Day 1 Sat, May 16

Walk around ,Gülhane Park
Orientation of the Old City, Sultanahmet.

Day 2 Sun, May 17

Topkapi Palace( It is a must, closed on Tuesday)
Hagia Sophia Museum / Church, Ayasofya  (It is a must, closed on Monday)
Basilica Cistern  (It is a must)
Basilica Cistern

Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Camii (It is a must)
Turkish Bath (Optional)

Day 3 Mon, May 18

Grand Bazaar, Kapali Carsi (It is a must, closed on Sunday)
Egyptian Bazaar, (It is a must)
Suleymaniye Mosque (You should do this)
Suleymaniye Mosque

Galata Tower (You should do this)
Galata Tower

Dolmabahce Palace (If time allows)
Istiklal Street (If time allows)

Day 4 Tue, May 19

Bosphorus Cruise

Hotel

Basileus Hotel


Location: Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

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