Three days in Istanbul, with time to stay for another tea
An old-city day, a waterfront day and a day across the water: a first-visit plan built around neighbourhoods rather than a long checklist.
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Türkiye
Neighbourhoods, ferries and arrival plans for a city that rewards slowing down.
START WITH A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE
Istanbul & Cappadocia
Start with where you want to spend your time, then match your arrival airport and accommodation to that plan. A memorable city break needs room between the sights.
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Start with the official destination information, then check individual venue and operator details for your dates.
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A ferry across Istanbul, or a whole afternoon on the Bosphorus?
A regular crossing, a short tour and a long tour offer different journeys. Choose the endpoint before buying the ticket.
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Cappadocia still works with both feet on the ground
Rock-cut churches, village streets and pottery workshops can form the trip itself, whether or not you book a balloon flight.
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GoTürkiye: Istanbul
The national tourism board’s destination information for Istanbul. A starting point for places, neighbourhoods and cultural context.
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GoTürkiye: Nevşehir & Cappadocia
Destination information about Göreme, Uçhisar and Avanos from the national tourism board.
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