DestinationsIstanbul· 6 min read
Istanbul in a weekend: what to book ahead
Two days, two continents, and the tickets worth buying online.
By RollOnTravel Editorial
Day one: the old city
Start at Hagia Sophia early, then the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern. Timed tickets save the longest queues.
Day two: the Bosphorus
Take a ferry to the Asian side for breakfast in Kadıköy, then a sunset cruise back.
Where to stay
Sultanahmet is walkable to the sights. Karaköy and Galata are better for food and evenings out.