Istanbul Trip..

20/09/2025: Touchdown & Chill Vibes
- Landed in Istanbul! 🛬
- Kicked back and recharged for the adventures ahead 🫰🏼

21/09/2025: Iconic Old City Sights
- Wandered through the legendary Spice Bazaar (Address: Rüstem Paşa, Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul; usually open 8am–7pm, closed Sundays) — colors, smells, and endless goodies!
- Marvelled at the epic Hagia Sophia Mosque & Museum (Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul; open Mon–Sun 9am–5pm)
- Soaked in the vibes of the Blue Mosque (FREE entry, Sultan Ahmet, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul; open all day)
- Explored Sultanahmet Square — Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius & Serpent Column — living history!
- Got major ancient city feels inside Basilica Cistern (Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih; open daily 9am–7pm)
- Topkapi Palace adventure (Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul; open 9am–6pm)
- Chilled out at Gülhane Park and Sarayburnu Park for laid-back greenery
- Sunset cruising from Eminonu — the views are unreal! 🚢
- Deep dive into Grand Bazaar (Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul; open 10am–6pm, closed Sundays) — shopping goals!

22/09/2025: Modern Istanbul Energy
- Explored all the cool corners of Beyoğlu
- Strolled Istiklal Street and vibed out at Taksim Square (ALWAYS buzzing!)
- Climbed Galata Tower for epic city panoramas 💯
- Walked the famous Galata Bridge
- Snapped pics at the Yeni Mosque (Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, 34116 Fatih)
- Karaköy walks & those umbrella streets — photo opp = unlocked!
- Another round at Spice Bazaar (because why not?)
- Dreamy Dolmabahce Palace visit (Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş; open 9am–6pm, closed Mondays)
- Snacked our way through Ortaköy Foodstreet — yum!
- Chased the perfect sunset in Ortaköy & snapped Buyuk Mecidiye Camii’s iconic silhouette

23/09/2025: Prince Islands Escape
- Boarded a ferry from Kabataş to Büyükada with Sehir Hatlari – let’s go! ⛴️
- Absolutely breathtaking views of the Marmara Sea (bring your camera!)
- Strolled along the waterfront, hit up Dilburnu Nature Park & Lunapark vibes
- Hiked up to Aya Yorgi Monastery (St. George’s Hill) — total bucket list moment
- Popped into the Museum of the Princes’ Islands to unlock local secrets
- Explored Üsküdar & the glam Beylerbeyi Palace (open 9am–4pm, closed Mondays)
- Toured the stunning Grand Çamlıca Mosque — skyline is🤯!

24/09/2025: Insta-worthy Istanbul
- Sunrise shots at Ortaköy Mosque (Yıldız, Ortaköy Cd. No:1, 34347 Beşiktaş)
- Retail therapy at Venezia Mall Outlet (Karadeniz, Eski Edirne Asfaltı No:408, 34250 Gaziosmanpaşa)
- Explored the historic streets of Arnavutkoy & Bebek area — those buildings, wow!
- Snapped the colorful Fener & Balat districts
- Rode the cable car up Pierre Loti Hill for mega panoramic sunset
- Strolled Kabatas Waterfront — golden hour was epic
- Capped it all off with a dreamy Bosphorus Cruise Dinner 🛳️🍽️