🕌 Istanbul · 4 days

Four Istanbul days on foot, plus the Asian shore

Two continents and the old city. 4-day Istanbul trip for 2 people: Sultanahmet walk, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern. Stay at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. About $1,276 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Relax$0

Activities$142

Flights$1,960

History & culture$0

Lodging$450

About $1,276 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$2,552 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Where you stay

Sirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetDays 1–3 · 3 nights$450Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Getting there

American 1592American DFW → IST, 1 stop. Lands in Istanbul. The new airport is a long ride from Sultanahmet. Budget that transfer. These fares are estimates. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$940Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Delta 1054Delta IST → DFW, 1 stop. Flies home from Istanbul. The new airport is a long ride from Sultanahmet. Budget that transfer. These fares are estimates. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,020Book on DeltaWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day by day

Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Sultanahmet walk. After that: Blue Mosque; Basilica Cistern. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningSultanahmet walkPlanning estimate for Sultanahmet walk. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonBlue MosquePlanning estimate for Blue Mosque. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
EveningBasilica CisternPlanning estimate for Basilica Cistern. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$60Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightSirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetOne standard room at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$150Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Grand Bazaar. After that: Suleymaniye Mosque; Spice Bazaar. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningGrand BazaarPlanning estimate for Grand Bazaar. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonSuleymaniye MosquePlanning estimate for Suleymaniye Mosque. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
EveningSpice BazaarPlanning estimate for Spice Bazaar. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
OvernightSirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetOne standard room at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$150Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Public ferry to Kadikoy (Asian side). After that: Moda seaside walk. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningPublic ferry to Kadikoy (Asian side)Planning estimate for Public ferry to Kadikoy (Asian side). It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$2
AfternoonModa seaside walkPlanning estimate for Moda seaside walk. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
OvernightSirkeci Mansion, SultanahmetOne standard room at Sirkeci Mansion, Sultanahmet. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$150Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 4 2026-12-30

Start with Balat & Fener. After that: Turkish hammam. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

MorningBalat & FenerPlanning estimate for Balat & Fener. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
AfternoonTurkish hammamPlanning estimate for Turkish hammam. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$80Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money