2-day itinerary
The Perfect 2 Days in Istanbul
A balanced 2-day plan for Istanbul, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
Make this Istanbul itinerary yours
Customize it →The Big Highlights
Morning
Hagia Sophia
A breathtaking 1,500-year-old architectural wonder that has served as cathedral, museum, and now grand mosque.
2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Basilica Cistern (Exit)
Walk among forest of columns in this hauntingly beautiful Byzantine cistern beneath Istanbul's streets.
5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
Evening
Blue Mosque
Marvel at the Blue Mosque's six soaring minarets and breathtaking tilework, an icon of Istanbul's skyline.
Where to eat: beyti lokanta — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Tomb of Hatice Turhan Sultan
Rest alongside Ottoman royalty in this stunning 17th-century mausoleum beside the iconic New Mosque.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Tomb of Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana)
Honor the legendary Roxelana, the powerful Ukrainian-born queen who captivated and transformed the Ottoman Empire.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent
Stand before the magnificent turbesi honoring Suleiman the Magnificent, Ottoman empire's most celebrated ruler.
Where to eat: Haci Abdullah Lokantasi — Turkish — a well-loved local spot.
Make it your own
Set your own dates and pace, swap any stop, and let the AI build a plan around your real flights and hotels.
Customize it →Built from Istanbul's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.