7 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN ISTANBUL FOR COUPLES

Istanbul is an incredibly beautiful city of breathtaking scenery, deeply rich history, and amazing food! It is a perfect romantic European destination for any traveling couple.

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With countless romantic activities to choose from, read on for our dream list of the best romantic things to do in Istanbul, Turkey.

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HAVE A ÇAY DATE

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It served as both the residence of the rulers, as well as the administrative and educational center of the Empire.

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CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY IN THE GRAND BAZAAR

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When the weather is warm, taking a cruise on the Bosphorus with your significant other is one of the most romantic ways to see the city!

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7 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN ISTANBUL FOR COUPLES

Istanbul is an incredibly beautiful city of breathtaking scenery, deeply rich history, and amazing food! It is a perfect romantic European destination for any traveling couple.

With countless romantic activities to choose from, read on for our dream list of the best romantic things to do in Istanbul, Turkey.

HAVE A ÇAY DATE

Çay (pronounced as “chai”) is a Turkish drink, black tea brewed in a double teapot and served in small clear tulip shaped glasses.

It served as both the residence of the rulers, as well as the administrative and educational center of the Empire.

EXPLORE AN ANCIENT WORLD AT TOPKAPI PALACE

CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE MEMORY IN THE GRAND BAZAAR

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, constructed in the 1400s!

When the weather is warm, taking a cruise on the Bosphorus with your significant other is one of the most romantic ways to see the city!

TAKE A CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS

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