📍 After breakfast today, you can visit Istanbul at your leisure.
⭐ Suggestions to explore Istanbul on your own: (Public transport is readily available)
– Hagia Sophia
– Basilica Cistern
– Spice Bazaar
– Princes’ Islands
Return to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
🍴 Lunch & Dinner is at your own expense ⭐ Suggestion to enjoy it in the city.
🚩 Use the local ferries, trains, funiculars, buses, trams or taxis.
The Istanbulkart (also known as Istanbul Card or Istanbul Tourist Pass) is a reusable, electronic travel card designed for visitors to navigate Istanbul’s public transportation system efficiently. Here are its uses:
– Benefits:
1. Easy travel: Load credits, tap, and go on public transport.
2. Convenient: No need to buy individual tickets.
3. Cost-effective: Discounts on multiple journeys.
4. Wide acceptance: Valid on buses, trams, metro, ferries, and funiculars.
– Uses:
1. Public Transportation: Bus, tram, metro, ferry, and funicular rides.
2. Airport Transfers: Istanbul Airport (IST) to city centre.
3. Istanbul’s Tram Line T1: Connects Sultanahmet to Kabataş.
4. Metro Line M2: Links Taksim to Haciosman.
5. Ferry Rides: Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruises.
6. Funiculars: Tünel and Karaköy-Beyoğlu.
7. Discounted Entry: Some museums, attractions, and events.
– Types:
1. Istanbul Tourist Pass (1-7 days): Unlimited travel, discounts, and attractions.
2. Istanbul Card (pay-as-you-go): Load credits, use on public transport.
– Where to Buy:
1. Istanbul Airport (IST)
2. Major transportation hubs
3. Kiosks and vending machines
4. Online purchase (some options)
– Tips:
1. Buy a refillable Istanbulkart for repeated use.
2. Load sufficient credits to avoid running out.
3. Validate your card before each journey.
4. Refund unused credits when leaving Istanbul.