S & R

• Hagia Sophia (must see)
• Blue Mosque (must see)
• Basilica Cistern (must see)
• Suleymaniye Mosque (amazing mosque, a bit out of the way, but worth it)
• Topkapı Palace / Museum (if you have at least few hours, worth it)
• Grand Bazaar & Egyptian Bazaar
• Hamams: There are lots of hamams in the area if it's of interest for someone

• Istiklal Street: Walking through the street from Istiklal Square to Beyoglu; shops, churches and some passageways in it
• Galata Tower: Instead of going up on the tower, there are a lot of restaurants that would have the same view just by it
• Art Museums: Istanbul Modern, Pera Museum, SALT Galata

All the way from Tarabya to Karaköy, by the water, is great. On a good day, you can walk any part of it.

Kind of in the middle of this path. Good for seafood and nice views; close to Rumeli Fortress.

For people that has more time, I highly recommend visiting this stretch by the sea: very peaceful, amazing views and nice walks.

Hip, young neighbourhood with lots of shops, coffee shops, music venues on the Anatolian-side.

It's worth taking the ferry from Beşiktaş or Karaköy to Kadıköy and back. It's cheap and totally worth it, amazing view and experience.

Lots of shops and historical places such as Dolmabahçe Palace.

Note: Because Beşiktaş is more of a local square to commute, it can get a bit chaotic time to time.

We have many different types and it's a bit different than what "kebab" is in Europe. The classic would be Adana Kebap (spicy) or Urfa Kebap (not spicy Adana Kebap). In a good restaurant, I recommend a "plate." In more of a casual spot, you can get it in dürüm (wrapped) version.

Same as kebap, slightly different than what is döner in Europe. In a good restaurant, I highly recommend a plate or even Iskender (döner plate with special tomato-sauce and butter). In casual spots, you can get a wrap or sandwich versions as well.

Ali Muhiddin Hacibekir (Best and one of the only traditional Turkish delight shops, family-owned and operated since the year 1777). They have locations in Eminönü, Taksim, Kadıköy. I highly recommend not buying Turkish delight anywhere else, especially grand bazaar or Istiklal Street.

Turkish style meat-pie and Turkish style flatbread.

Turkey have a massive list of seafood available. I highly recommend going to a nice restaurant, with a nice view just by the sea, and trying different fish. Whatever is in season, go for it as a big fish. It's always good to support it with small mezes (appetizer plates which they'll have many of them) & calamari.

Baklava (Try in Güllüoğlu, one of the few traditional ones left in touristic areas: classic one is the pistachio one), Künefe, Sütlaç.

Bodrum Castle + marina walk. Old Town for an easy evening stroll.

Boat trip. Swim in hidden coves. Repeat.

Gümüşlük (laid-back harbour) or Yalıkavak (polished marina + dinner).