Spending 4 Days in Europe’s Best City (Istanbul)
Planning a trip to Istanbul, Türkiye? In this Istanbul travel guide, we’re sharing how we spent 4 unforgettable days exploring the city’s best sights, food, neighborhoods, and experiences. From iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus views, local food, and hidden gems, this video will help you plan the perfect Istanbul itinerary and make the most of your first trip to Türkiye. ISTANBUL TRAVEL RESOURCES & TOURS: 🏨 Orient Bank Hotel: https://expedia.tpm.lv/tVkyWtRm 🏨 Ring Stone Hotel Bosphorus: https://expedia.tpm.lv/EGQsywF2 🏨 Look for Istanbul’s Best Airbnbs: https://creators.withairbnb.com/mypage/theloverspassport 🚕 IST Airport Transfer: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/EiIm2BEo 📱 Turkiye eSIM: https://saily.tpm.lv/bS10DFSZ 🕌 Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern & Blue Mosque Tour: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/ZUHHWvmz 🛁 Authentic Turkish Bath Experience: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/dLGdwbjr 🛥️ Bosphorus River Sunset Cruise: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/76bWnV7N 🏰 Galata Tower Entry Ticket (Skip the Line): https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/QKpiTxg1 👩🍳 Istanbul Cooking Class: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/AZMSaCxG 💃 Red Dress Photoshoot: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/AlaBKti1 💡 Mosaic Lamp Workshop: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/GFWRXoqw 🛍️ Grand Bazaar Tour: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/2a1YrZUg 💡 Brother’s Lamps: https://www.instagram.com/brotherslamp/?hl=en Subscribe for more adventures!: https://bit.ly/3kybGt0 //TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Istanbul, Türkiye Travel Guide 1:20 Where to Stay in Istanbul 3:50 Exploring the Spice Bazaar 5:20 Our First Turkish Bath Experience 8:35 Staying Near the Bosphorus 10:47 Visiting the Blue Mosque 12:11 Inside the Hagia Sophia 13:05 Exploring the Basilica Cistern 13:37 Hidden Gems Near the Spice Bazaar 14:36 Bosphorus Cruise Between Europe & Asia 15:45 Sunrise at Ortaköy Mosque & Galata Tower 17:28 Exploring Istanbul’s Colorful Balat Neighborhood 19:54 Authentic Turkish Cooking Class 21:02 Inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar 23:16 Rooftop Sunset Dinner in Istanbul 24:20 Final Thoughts on Istanbul, Türkiye //SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: 🧳 Our Luggage: https://referrals.awaytravel.com/away336625 🚗 Rent a car: INSERT DISCOVER CARS LINK ✈️ Get Cheap Flight Deals To Your Inbox: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/theloverspassport (Save money with code THELOVERSPASSPORT) 👚 Rent Clothes for Your Trip: https://fbuy.io/nuuly/giselle9 //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/46Ym9EF ○ ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/loverspassport //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport 📸 Travel Photography E-Book: https://theloverspassport.com/travel-photography-guide/ **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. Links may be generated by Amazon or other affiliate partners and provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, cruises, itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, and other bucket list adventures! For business inquiries, please email collabs@theloverspassport.com #türkiye #istanbul #istanbulturkey