my trip to istanbul

Information about Istanbul

Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is Turkey's most populous city as well as its cultural and financial hub. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally.

Flight Round Trip Ticket Riyadh-Istanbul – Riyadh$395

Hostel Accommodation – Single room – 14 days$286

Here is what the room looks like. Not a fancy 5 -star hotel room. But it looks clean and sufficient.

Istanbulkart RFID Transit PassPerfect for saving money

Transportation

Average price for 15 days : $ 60

Museum Pass Card Price: $ 46

Source: http://museumpassistanbuldistributor.com/faq/

Museum of Turkish and İslamic Arts

Must See Places in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Museum

Harem Apartments

Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum and *Harem Apartments, İstanbul Archaeological Museums, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, **Museum of Turkish and İslamic Arts, Museum for the History of Science and Technology in Islam, Chora Museum, GalataMevlevi House Museum, Yıldız Palace, RumeliHisar Museum, Fethiye Museum

A complete list of all the museums in Istanbul

Basilica Cistern$8

Rumeli Fortress$4

Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami - SPA $52

Source : http://www.priceoftravel.com/49/turkey/istanbul-prices

Total food price for 15 days : 250 $

Cost of the Trip

$395Airplane Ticket

Accommodation

Transportation

Food & Drinks

Museums / Sightseeing

Total

$286

$60

$250

$110

$ 1101