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Istanbul in 1–3 Days – travel guide (e-book)
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the bazaars
- A Bosphorus ferry to Asia, Galata and Kadıköy
About the product
A compact, practical guide to Istanbul for a weekend or a short city break: clear plans for one, two or three days, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus ferry to Asia, Galata and the best food, how to avoid scams, and what it costs. With photos.
What you get
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı and the bazaars
- A Bosphorus ferry to Asia, Galata and Kadıköy
- Food, mosque etiquette, budget and events
- Approx. 20 pages with 6 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Istanbul at a glance
Istanbul is the only great city spread across two continents, divided by the Bosphorus strait between Europe and Asia. For almost 1,600 years it was an imperial capital, first as Byzantine Constantinople and then as the Ottoman capital, and the skyline of domes and minarets shows it. Today it is a city of more than 15 million people, with ferries criss-crossing the water, busy bazaars, trendy neighbourhoods and an endless food scene.
The historic peninsula, Sultanahmet, holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Across the Golden Horn lie Karaköy, Galata and Beyoğlu, with İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. On the Asian side, Kadıköy and Moda are lively local neighbourhoods.
Arriving
Istanbul Airport (IST) lies about 40 kilometres north of the centre. The M11 metro and the Havaist airport buses connect it with the city in about one to one and a half hours. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), on the Asian side, has buses and a metro connection. Taxis are plentiful; use the meter or a taxi app.
Getting around
Buy an Istanbulkart, which works on the tram, metro, buses, funiculars and ferries. The T1 tram runs through Sultanahmet to Karaköy and Kabataş. The ferries across the Bosphorus are cheap, frequent and one of the best experiences in the city.
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Contents (9 chapters)
- Before you go
- Istanbul at a glance
- Day 1: Sultanahmet
- Day 2: The bazaars, the Golden Horn and Galata
- Day 3: The Bosphorus and the Asian side
- If you only have one day
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Where to stay and what it costs
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
