đšđˇ Istanbul New City: Perfect First-Timer's Guide â¨
â° Morning: Royal Splendor đ Dolmabahçe Palace ⢠Ottoman Empireâs last jewel đ ⢠Open: 9AM-5:30PM | Ticket: 1,050 TL (~$35) ⢠Pro tip: Arrive early to avoid crowdsâevery hallway is Instagram gold! đ Galata Tower ⢠Climb for 360° city + Bosphorus views đ (Best photo: frame the tower with seagulls!) đ Afternoon: Bohemian Vibes đ Istiklal Street ⢠Ride the vintage red tram đ (Free!) ⢠Explore TomTom District â street art & hip cafĂŠs â đ Evening: Magic on Water đ Bosphorus Cruise ⢠Sunset sail with dinner (1.5hrs) â skip alcohol packages ⢠Budget option: Public ferry for same views! â´ď¸ đ˝ď¸ Must-Eat Turkish Delights ⢠Kebabs | Eggplant stew đ ⢠Testi kebab (Clay pot beef) | Simit (sesame bread) đ Transport Hacks ⢠Tram beats taxis! Palace â Galata: 20 mins Galata â TomTom: 15 mins TomTom â Istiklal: *3-min walk* #Istanbul #TurkeyTravel #FirstTimeTips