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Istanbul smart trip planner
Explore Istanbul with a route, not a list.
Choose the places you want to see. We help you order nearby stops, spread them across your days and build a plan you can actually follow.
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Smart itinerary planner
Where would you like to begin?
Choose a side of the city, your travel time, budget and interests. We will shape an Istanbul route around you.
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How it works
You choose. Your smart route connects the nearby stops.
Build a balanced, personal Istanbul itinerary in seconds — without spending your day crossing the city back and forth.
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Choose your must-sees
Pick the places you do not want to miss.
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Add your travel style
Set your time, budget and interests.
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Let your route take shape
Nearby stops are arranged into a practical order.
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Start exploring
Save the plan and open it in Google Maps.
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Popular Istanbul routes
Pick a balanced, walkable area to explore.
3 daysHistoric Peninsula
Imperial landmarks, cisterns and bustling bazaars.
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2 daysBeyoğlu
Galata, Karaköy and the energy of Istiklal Avenue.
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2 daysBeşiktaş
Palaces, Ortaköy and a day by the Bosphorus.
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2 daysKadıköy
Moda, Yeldeğirmeni and lively local streets.
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2 daysÜsküdar
Kuzguncuk and memorable Bosphorus views.
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2 daysEyüpsultan
The Golden Horn, Pierre Loti and layers of history.
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3 daysSarıyer
A coastal route surrounded by nature.
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2 daysŞişli
Nişantaşı, Bomonti and inspiring museums.
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3 daysBeykoz
Groves, waterfront walks and Anadolu Kavağı.
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3 daysPrinces' Islands
Istanbul's quietest island escape.
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