🇹🇷 Istanbul 3-Day Itinerary: A Type J’s Perfect Plan! ✨

Here’s how to conquer Istanbul like a pro organizer—maximizing sights while keeping it chill! 🗺️ Day 1: Old European Quarter 1️⃣ Archaeology Museum 🏛️ (15€, 2h) Greek/Roman sculptures > pottery. Skip if short on time! 2️⃣ Topkapı Palace 👑 (1500₺, 2h) Ottoman jewels + architecture (visually "meh" but historic). 3️⃣ Hagia Sophia ⛪ (25€, 1h) Queue 30 mins—headscarf required. Worth it for the centuries of history! 4️⃣ Seven Hills Rooftop ☕ (1h) FREE epic views of Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia! (We stayed for lunch—no pressure!). 5️⃣ Blue Mosque + Obelisk + Grand Bazaar 🕌 (Walkable!). 6️⃣ Süleymaniye Mosque → Balat 🌈 (Colorful streets!). 🌆 Day 2: New European Quarter 1️⃣ Dolmabahçe Palace 🏰 (1050₺, 3h) European-style opulence (no photos inside!). 2️⃣ Ortaköy Mosque 📸 Famous "waves + chair" shot (skip if rushed). 3️⃣ Taksim Square + Istiklal Street 🚋 Ride the vintage tram! 4️⃣ Museum of Innocence 📖 Bring the book = free entry! 5️⃣ Galata Tower 🌇 (30€, 2h) Sunset here > cruise views! (Arrive by 6 PM to beat crowds.). 🌉 Day 3: Asian Side 1️⃣ Kadıköy 🍴 Local eats + vibes. 2️⃣ Moda ☕ Hip cafés + seaside park. 🚌 Transport & Stay Google Maps MVP: Walk + trams + ferries (Visa contactless works!). Stay: Kadıköy Airbnb (5 mins to ferry—better than touristy boats!). Airport: Havaist bus #14 stops at the pier! #Istanbul #TypeJTravel #TurkeyItinerary