Historic peninsula
Give the major monuments their own time, checking visitor arrangements and respecting active places of worship.
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Istanbul holidays
Water crossings and neighbourhoods full of stories.
Plan your holidayWater crossings and neighbourhoods full of stories.
Istanbul deserves time for both its landmark sights and daily life around the Bosphorus. Choose a well-connected base, then plan focused neighbourhood days instead of crossing the city repeatedly.
IstanbulMake it your kind of trip.
Across the water
Include a ferry journey as part of a practical route to explore another neighbourhood.
Markets and meals
Combine a market visit with food stops and time in the streets around it.
Before you goA little planning.
A little planning.
A better-fitting holiday.
Use these prompts to start a useful conversation about your trip.
Explore GoTürkiyeBring your ideas together.
Use our checklist to organise your dates, travellers and budget for Istanbul. Check current official advice for entry requirements and travel updates.
Prepare your holiday brief Check official travel adviceCity travel time
Allow generous time for airport transfers and journeys across the city. Group nearby sights together and keep arrival day light.
A base that works for your days
Share the places you most want to visit and your preferred evening atmosphere. Check nearby transport, hotel access and the walk back after dinner before choosing a neighbourhood.
Leave space between bookings
Reserve the visits that matter most, then leave room for meals and discoveries along the way. Include arrival and departure times when judging how much you can comfortably fit in.
Support to help you
plan the details.
Share your ideas for Istanbul with the community team. We can help identify a community agent to discuss the route, accommodation and arrangements that suit your plans.
Talk to the communityA few things you might be wondering.
Where should I start when planning Istanbul?
Begin with your priorities: historic peninsula, across the water or markets and meals. Tell the community team your dates and total nights so an agent can help decide what fits comfortably.
Can I ask for a trip that suits my pace?
Yes. Include the amount of walking, driving and moving between hotels you enjoy, together with any access needs. Your enquiry starts a conversation; the itinerary and availability are confirmed separately.
Your holiday, your wayYour plans for
Your plans for
Istanbul.
Tell us your preferred dates, departure airport, budget and who’s coming. Your enquiry will go to the community team with Istanbul included, so we can help connect you with the right specialist.
These pages offer inspiration. Prices, availability and arrangements are confirmed when you discuss your trip.
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