Istanbul in 3 days without the queues
An itinerary that starts on the Asian side and ends with a Bosphorus ferry at golden hour.
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Day 1 — Kadıköy
Breakfast at a çay bahçesi, then the market streets.
Day 2 — The old city early
Be at Hagia Sophia at opening time; the Basilica Cistern is cooler at noon.
Day 3 — Bosphorus
Take the public ferry to Anadolu Kavağı instead of a tour boat.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
Fly into IST or SAW; Istanbulkart covers ferries, trams and metro.
