Istanbul
Turkey · city · history · food · culture
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,837 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,934 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $329 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,047 |
| likely $2,682–$3,413 · $1,524 per person · $381 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,934 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $745 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,103 |
| likely $3,610–$4,595 · $2,051 per person · $513 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,934 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,607 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,248 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $432 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $832 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,229 |
| likely $5,482–$6,977 · $3,115 per person · $779 per day · high confidence | |