Istanbul Modern by the Bosphorus

Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye

Four days in Istanbul, day 2: Karaköy & the waterfront

Modern art on the Bosphorus, the reborn waterfront of Karaköy and a lokanta dinner. Continue with day 3 in the bazaars and Beyoğlu.

Day 2 of 4

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  1. 10:00

    1Istanbul Modern

    Karaköy·Museum of modern art

    Renzo Piano’s museum on the water.

  2. 12:30

    2Mürver

    Karaköy·Wood-fired Turkish

    Wood-fired lunch with a Bosphorus view.

  3. 14:30

    3Galataport

    Karaköy·Waterfront shopping

    The waterfront promenade.

  4. 15:30

    4The Peninsula Istanbul

    Karaköy·Luxury hotel

    Past The Peninsula on the shore.

  5. 16:30

    5Karaköy Güllüoğlu

    Karaköy·Baklava

    Baklava and tea.

  6. 20:00

    6Karaköy Lokantası

    Karaköy·Lokanta & meze

    Meze and rakı under the tiles.

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