Istanbul Turkey Budget Travel | 3 Day Guide | Things To Do

Travel to the top tourist attractions in Istanbul in this vlog with us as we give you a virtual tour. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, cultural and historic hub. Here is a real look at Istanbul in 2022 as we highlight the best things to do economically and in a span of 3 days.

In this video, we also plan out budget friendly itinerary starting from;

► How to Get to Istanbul?
Istanbul is served by two airports, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport, both offering multiple flights each day domestically and internationally. From the airport, you can either take the shuttle bus, taxi, or a rental car to reach your destination.

► Where to Stay in Istanbul?
The majority of the area’s main attractions are located within a relatively small area of Sultan Ahmet. There is no shortage of places where to stay in Istanbul, ranging from the budget friendly to the ultra-posh and expensive accommodation.

Without a doubt, Sultanahmet remains the most popular tourist attraction in the grand city. This area is the original heart of Istanbul back when it was Constantinople, making it the center of so many iconic sights like the revered Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It makes the area an ideal place to stay in Istanbul for first time tourists.

► How to Get around Istanbul?
Istanbul is huge. Literally massive. But it’s a pretty easy city to get around, thanks to an excellent network of public transport methods. There are several different types of public transport you can use to get around Istanbul. While you can walk between certain places, remember that distances are pretty big. It’s also not the best idea to hire a car to try and drive in Istanbul.

Taxis, buses, trams, and ferries are the recommended public transports to use.

We have compiled a list of best things to do over 3 days for a budget traveler, which are;

► DAY – 1

1. Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia anchors the Old City of Istanbul and has served for centuries as a landmark for both Orthodox Christians and Muslims, as its significance has shifted with that of the dominant culture in the Turkish city.
2. The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque today is a tourist hotspot because of its tradition and importance to the history of the Ottoman Empire and the city of Istanbul.
3. Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace located on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.
4. Whirling Dervish
The Mevlevis are also known as the "whirling dervishes" due to their famous practice of whirling as a form of dhikr (remembrance of God). Dervish is a common term for an initiate of the Sufi path.

► DAY – 2
1. Topkapi Palace
The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey.
2. Galata Tower
The Romanesque style tower built in 1348 named Tower of Christ as a watchtower is currently being used as a museum.
3. Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar located inside the Walled city of Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, attracting almost half a million visitors daily.

► DAY – 3
1. Bosphorus Cruise
We recommend the Full Bosphorus Tour which offers a great Bosphorus experience and will take several hours in total. For a mere 25 Lira this cruise will take you from Eminönü all the way to the Black Sea, and back.
2. Rumelihisari
The Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul is a 500 years old building that's known as the fortress that cut the Bosphorus.
3. Istiklal StreetIt serves as a microcosm of Istanbul itself and there’s still traces of old Istanbul here.

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🎥 Chapters:

0:00 ► Getting to Istanbul
2:55 ► Staying in Istanbul
4:44 ► Getting around Istanbul
7:23 ► Hagia Sophia
8:34 ► Blue Mosque
9:41 ► Dolmabahce Palace
10:46 ► Whirling Dervish
12:14 ► Topkapi Palace
13:13 ► Galata Tower
14:08 ► Grand Bazaar
15:43 ► Bosphorus Cruise
17:23 ► Rumelihisari
18:23 ► Istiklal Street

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We’re Wardah and Sarim, food lovers and world travelers! We make videos about local, authentic and unique foods from across the globe as well as travel videos. We particularly like to sample street food. Our mission is to create content that is entertaining, informative, honest and fun! We love what we do and we are always grateful for your support! Thank you and see you on the next episode!