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980 USD
Türkiye
Istanbul
Two continents, one very long dinner table.
Istanbul has been a capital three times over and it shows. Byzantine mosaics sit a tram stop from Ottoman mosques; ferries cross between continents for the price of a coffee; and the food — from breakfast spreads to midnight fish sandwiches — is a reason to visit on its own.
Language
Turkish
Currency
TRY
Best time
Pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds than midsummer., April – June, September – November
Climate
Mediterranean — warm summers, mild wet winters
Istanbul, Türkiye · 41.0082, 28.9784
Top experiences
Don't miss in Istanbul
- Bosphorus at golden hour
- Kadıköy market crawl
Journeys in Istanbul
Good to know
- ✓Get an Istanbulkart for trams, ferries and buses.
- ✓Dress modestly for mosque visits; scarves are provided.
Questions, answered
Karaköy and Cihangir for cafés and galleries; Sultanahmet if you want to walk to the major sites.
