2 days in Istanbul Itinerary
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Queen of Cities
A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Kariye Museum (The Chora Church), take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , and finally take a stroll through Ortakoy. On the next day, take a stroll through Sultanahmet District, steep yourself in history at Basilica Cistern, take an in-depth tour of Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally soak in style at Turkish baths.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Istanbul route builder site .
If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major airports are Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
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Topkapi Palace
11:30am, Mon May 6

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
1:30pm, Tue May 7

Sultan Ahmed Mosque
3:00pm, Tue May 7
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