🗓️ 이스탄불에서 보내는 3일: 문화, 요리, 그리고 대조

Istanbul is a city of layers — ancient and modern, spiritual and sensual, east and west — all woven together into one unforgettable experience. In just 3 days, you can explore centuries of imperial history, cruise between continents, eat like royalty, and sip coffee in creative hubs. This 3-day Istanbul itinerary is designed for travelers who want culture, cuisine, and contrasts — the real Istanbul, not just the postcard version.

📍Where to Stay

For this itinerary, the best hotel zones are:

• 술탄아흐메트 (Historic, walkable, good for Day 1)
• Karaköy or Galata (Trendy, central, ideal for Day 2)
• 카디쾨이 (Asian side, local vibe, great for Day 3 — optional if switching hotels)

👉 [Compare top-rated boutique hotels in Sultanahmet & Karaköy]
👉 [Book accommodation with Bosphorus views here]

📅 Day 1: The Historic Core & Dinner with a View

아침:
Start early in 술탄아흐메트, where Istanbul’s imperial past surrounds you.

• 하기아 소피아 (free entry, avoid prayer times)
• 블루 모스크 (closed to tourists during prayer)
• 바실리카 시스턴 (underground magic)
• 토프카피 궁전 (don’t skip the Harem section)

👉 [Grab a skip-the-line museum pass for Hagia Sophia + Topkapi here]

점심:
Eat traditional Turkish meatballs at 타리히 술탄아흐메트 쾨프테치시 or grab a simit and tea from a local bakery.

오후:
방문하세요 그랜드 바자르 (entrance via Gate 1 is easiest) — shop for spices, lanterns, and carpets.
If you have time, stop at 쉴레이마니예 모스크 for a peaceful city view.

Dinner with a View:
Head to 세븐힐스 레스토랑 또는 Teras Galata for rooftop dining with views over the domes and minarets.

👉 [Reserve a rooftop dinner table in Sultanahmet here]

📅 Day 2: Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahçe, Karaköy & Galata

아침:
Catch a mid-morning Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü or Kabataş.

• Short cruise (1.5–2 hrs) or full-day hop-on cruise available
• Great views of palaces, mansions, mosques, and bridges

👉 [Book a Bosphorus cruise with audio guide or onboard tea service]

Late Morning:
Tour 돌마바흐체 궁전, the European-style imperial residence.

• Look out for the crystal staircase, ceremonial hall, and Atatürk’s room
• Closed Mondays

👉 [Reserve Dolmabahçe Palace tickets or guided tours here]

Lunch in Karaköy:
Explore Karaköy’s hipster cafés and art galleries

• 노력하다 Dem Karaköy (modern tea house) or 카라코이 굴루오글루 for world-famous baklava

오후:
Walk uphill to 갈라타 타워 for 360° views of Istanbul.

• Skip the line by visiting after 4pm
• Combine with a stroll down 이스티클랄 거리 to Taksim Square

👉 [Book Galata Tower fast-track tickets or skyline photo tour]

Dinner:
에서 먹다 Yeni Lokanta 또는 Nakkaştepe’s Lokma with night views across the water.

📅 Day 3: Cross to Asia – Kadıköy, Moda & Üsküdar

Morning Ferry Ride:
Take the ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy

• Use your 이스탄불카르트 (around 15 TL)
• Sit on the right side for morning light and skyline views

Explore Kadıköy:

• Wander 카디코이 시장 (cheese, olives, dried fruits, teas)
• 걸어서 가다 Moda for seaside cafés, bookshops, and murals
• 노력하다 Kadı Nimet Balıkçısı for street seafood

점심:
Snack your way through the Asian side’s best street food — lahmacun, kokoreç, mussels with rice, Turkish pizza, or meze plates

👉 [Join a food-tasting tour of Kadıköy and Moda]

Afternoon in Üsküdar:
Take a short ferry from Kadıköy to 위스퀴다르

• 방문하다 미흐리마 술탄 모스크 그리고 Şemsi Pasha Mosque (right on the water)
• Stroll the Salacak shoreline with views of 메이든 타워
• Climb or taxi to 참르자 언덕 for one of the city’s best skyline views

Dinner:
End the day with a quiet dinner on the Üsküdar coast or ferry back to Karaköy for your final meal at 네오로칼 또는 카라코이 로칸타시.

🎫 Make It Easy: Get the 3-Day Istanbul Pass

🛂 Skip the lines, ride ferries, and get guided access to Istanbul’s top sites
Save time and money with a 3-day all-in-one pass (includes Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower & more)
👉 [Click here to buy your Istanbul 3-Day City Pass]

🧳 Final Tips

• Best time to visit: April–June or September–October
• Apps to download: Google Maps offline, BiTaksi, Moovit, Istanbulkart
• What to pack: Modest clothing, walking shoes, and layers for breezy ferry rides
• Local greeting: Say “Merhaba” and “Teşekkürler” — it goes a long way!