Istanbul in 3 Days | What to See, Eat and Do in 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, Turkey and want to explore beyond the big landmarks — this vlog is for you
In this video, I take you along on our 3-day itinerary through some of Istanbul’s most charming neighbourhoods — from slow mornings in Moda to sunset sails along the Bosphorus. We cover both the European and Asian sides of the city, including local cafés, design stores, food tours, ferry rides, and one very memorable meze-style dinner in a converted cistern.
Expect plenty of Istanbul street food, Turkish coffee brewed over coals, historic sites like the Basilica Cistern, and more kunefe than I probably needed.
Whether it’s your first visit or you’re looking for fresh ideas — this is all about seeing Istanbul through a slower lens.
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– recommended Istanbul activities –
* European and Asian Side Guided Foodie Walking Tour https://gyg.me/Zzu3l3DH
* Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht https://gyg.me/1NIJoU6C
* Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Tour with Tickets https://gyg.me/zXc4BqWc
* Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry https://gyg.me/AAfzWP4J
* Turkish Coffee Making https://gyg.me/DfdjyaKH
* Authentic Turkish Breakfast Cooking at Home https://gyg.me/r0VYDFZt
* Private Transfer from/to Sabiha & Istanbul Airport https://gyg.me/siCqJs0v
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– chapters –
00:00 intro
00:41 day 1 – food tour, basilica cistern
03:20 day 2 – exploring neighbourhoods, balat, bosphorus sunset cruise
06:51 day 3 – asian side, lovely dinner
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