from Thinking more about [[Istanbul]] [[area/recommendations]] for a friend
2 days Sultanahmet / Karakoy
Sultanahmet historic stuff during the day
Galata tower / Istiklal street / taksim evenings
Asmali Mescit / Cihangir nightlife
1 day boat tour on the bosphorus
1 day Besiktas
Dolmabahce palace
Ortakoy in the evening
1-2 day Kadikoy
Take the ferry across to enjoy the boat ride view of the hagia sophia, blue mosque, etc
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Uskudar Coastline / Maiden’s Tower viewing at night
1 day misc options
Bebek neighborhood
Sisli neighborhood (Bomonti square and area)
Buyukada Island (day trip to see a quieter, older neighborhood)