Türkiye · Europe & Asia

Istanbul,
at your own pace.

A ferry journey, an unrushed breakfast, and one anchor in Sultanahmet. Follow the connections as much as the landmarks.

A ferry on the water near the Topkapi Palace shoreline in Istanbul. — Photograph: Cemrecan Yurtman · Credits & license

A LITTLE ORIENTATION

Find your way in.

Ferries · cultural visits · breakfast

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THE ISTANBUL EDIT

3 ways to begin.

Walks

ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE6 MIN READ

Your first Bosphorus crossing, one ferry at a time

An ordinary ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar makes a useful first encounter with the water, provided you choose the correct pier and keep the return simple.

Ella Morgan↗

An aerial view of the Blue Mosque and its minarets in Sultanahmet, Istanbul.

Culture

ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE6 MIN READ

One anchor for a Sultanahmet day

Make Topkapı Palace the main visit, handle its ticket carefully and let the surrounding streets provide context instead of three more queues.

Nina Park↗

A Turkish breakfast spread with eggs, olives and vegetables in Istanbul.

Food

ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE6 MIN READ

An Istanbul breakfast that leaves room for the morning

Choose the right-sized breakfast in Karaköy, ask three useful menu questions and follow it with a short walk towards Tophane.

Leo Bennett↗