Start your Perfect Day in Istanbul on the right foot by waking up at Ceylan InterContinental Istanbul and admiring the view on the Bosphorus whilst sipping on a traditional Turkish coffee. Read more.
Your first stop in your Perfect Day in Istanbul is Ortaköy Kahvesi, for a delicious breakfast with a commanding view on the Bosphorus. Do wander around the flea market on the neighbouring square! Read more.
Stroll past the splendour of Ciragan & Dolmabahçe palaces, the latter being the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and is home to the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier. Read more.
As the largest modern art gallery & museum in the city, Istanbul Modern has to be a part of your Perfect Day here. Admire the collections, shop for original souvenirs and indulge in a light lunch. Read more.
Continuing the series of magnificent panoramas for a picture-perfect day, a lunch at the museum's café is a great way to rest after surveying the galleries. Read more.
The natural continuation of your Perfect Day takes you on Galata Bridge, where you may admire on your left the Istanbul of mosques and palaces, and your right the vibrant and contemporary metropolis. Read more.
At the end of Galata Bridge lays Sultanahmet, through which allays and parks you may leisurely lost yourself whilst looking at some of the finest architectural marvels of Istanbul. Read more.
Stroll through the lavish Ottoman halls of Topkapi Palace, a glorious testimony to the extent of the Ottoman Empire's power. The reigns of the Sultans were centred here for almost 4 centuries. Read more.
Hagia Sophia was the world's largest church until 1520, at which time it was converted to a Mosque. It is now a must-see Museum that showcases some of the finest Byzantine art pieces. Read more.
Celebrated for its daring architecture and Iznik-tiled interior, the Blue Mosque is one of the most emblematic landmarks of Istanbul, and is as beautiful at night as it is during the day. Read more.
Your Perfect Day is now nearing its end, and the Grand Bazaar is a thrilling afternoon treat. The oldest of its kind, it features all sorts of small shops, notably nargilehs, jewellery or carpets. Read more.
Finally, the cherry on the top of your Perfect Day in Istanbul is Orient House and its traditional Turkish cuisine that comes with live performances of folk music, belly-dancing or dervish shows. Read more.
