Category: Istanbul

Travel Itinerary Shortcuts

6/1/2026

I share a lot of itineraries and ideas on the blog, but this format can make it tricky to find them all. This post is your shortcut to find what you are looking for by destination. I hope this helps - and Bon Voyage!

European Destination Itineraries:
London:
A Long Autumn Weekend in London
My Favorite Pubs in London
Ancient Roman Londinium Walking Tour
4 Days in London
The London List

Paris:
3 Days in Paris

Amsterdam:
3 Days in Amsterdam

Sweden:
5 Days in Sweden: Stockholm and Gothenburg

Italy:
3 Days in Venice
2 Days in Florence
4 Days in Rome

Croatia:
Sailing the Croatian Coast

Turkey:
3 Days in Istanbul
4 Days in Istanbul
Istanbul in Two Days (detailed blog post)

Egypt:
Egypt: Cairo and Nile Cruise (summary itinerary)
Egypt: Cairo and Nile Cruise (detailed blog post)

Australia Itineraries:
One Week in Sydney

United States Itineraries:
3 Days in New York City
My Favorite Bakeries in NYC
Gorgeous Buildings to Visit in NYC
The Met Museum - Kris' Highlights Tour
5 Days in New York with 10 year old Boys
3 Days in Washington DC (+ Old Town Alexandria)

4 Days in Istanbul

5/1/2026

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For more details about our travels to Istanbul, please visit the posts under the "Travel Blog" tab for Istanbul in Two Days.

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3 Days in Istanbul – an Itinerary

6/4/2023

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3 Days in Istanbul – an Itinerary

Day 1:
Midday afternoon into Instanbul
Check in: Ritz Carlton Hotel
Dolmabahçe Palace
Galataport
The Roof - rooftop bar at the Ritz

Day 2:
Blue Masque
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Grand Bazaar
Lunch
Topkapi Palace
Dinner at Nobu

Day 3:
Morning ferry to Kanlica
Kusak Yogurt and Turkish tea
Hidiv Kasri (Khedive’s Villa) and Mihrabat Nature Park
Ferry back to Besiktas
Besiktas Stadium Store
Dinner: Tatbak
The Roof - rooftop bar at the Ritz