My 5-Day Istanbul Itinerary
Travel tips on what to see and do in Istanbul in 5 days.
Fascinating, noisy, crowded, big, cosmopolitan — it’s impossible to describe Istanbul using just one word.
Like Janus, the Ancient Roman god who is depicted as having two faces, Istanbul has a twofold nature: it’s the only city in the world that’s spread over two continents, Europe and Asia.
Here is where the East meets the West, where modernity meets tradition.
I spent 5 days in Istanbul and I was really enthralled — I encourage everyone to visit the modern Constantinople if they have the opportunity.
I will tell you more about my trip, sharing a few useful travel tips along the way.
Day 1 — Galata Tower & Neighbourhood, Karaköy
First off, before I get into describing what I think is an ideal 5-day Istanbul itinerary, I will tell you where I, with my husband and a friend, decided to stay.
🏨 Istanbul is huge and there are many different areas. Personally, I recommend staying in the Beyoglu district. Beyoglu and adjacent Galata…
