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Turkish Lira (TRY)
April, May
4 days
The only city straddling two continents is also the only one that was capital to three successive empires — Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and the Bosphorus waterway make Istanbul one of the world's truly indispensable travel destinations.
Hagia Sophia
537 AD masterpiece that was cathedral, mosque, and museum
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)
six minarets and 21,000 Iznik tiles
4,000 shops at the Grand Bazaar
61 covered streets operating since 1461
Topkapi Palace
opulent nerve centre of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years
Bosphorus cruise
the strait dividing Europe and Asia
Spice Bazaar & Eminonu
the city's aromatic culinary heart
Beyoglu & Istiklal Avenue
the modern European quarter with cafe culture
Turkish bath (hammam)
essential cultural ritual at historic Cemberlitas
The ideal months to visit Istanbul are April, May, September, October, November. During these months you can expect the most favourable weather conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Estimated daily spend per person including accommodation, food, and activities in TRY.
Budget
TRY 50
per day
Mid-range
TRY 110
per day
Luxury
TRY 300
per day
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