We wish we knew this BEFORE visiting ISTANBUL 🇹🇷 First impressions of Türkiye!

Join us as we explore the vibrant city of Istanbul in Türkiye, a unique blend of European and Asian culture! 🇹🇷 In this travel vlog, we share our first impressions of Istanbul, from the majestic Blue Mosque to the historic Grand Bazaar and lively Istiklal Street. We'll take you on a journey through the city's sites, delicious Turkish food, and hidden gems, giving you an idea of what Istanbul is like and things to do in Istanbul. If you're planning to visit Istanbul for the first time, you're going to want to watch this because there's something you need to know.... #istanbul #türkiye #turkey #istanbulturkey #turkishfood 🧳 Travel with us - https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/bos... 🌍 Get ALL our HIDDEN GEM recommendations for FREE: https://acrosseveryborder.ck.page/c4e... 👨🏻‍💻 Learn to MAKE MONEY ONLINE: https://acrosseveryborder.kit.com/pro... 🗺️ Locations: 📍 Turkish Delight - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8grUydS34D8MP... 📍 Galata Tower - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Asy4Dm8gHynNx... 📍 Karakoy Bridge - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pzdm1PTTkV97x... 📍 Egyptian Bazaar - https://maps.app.goo.gl/CBZUsfi8JqNDU... 📍 Grand Bazaar - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUFYaZ9ujjEms... 📍 Lunch Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pY8YTUxug2sg5... 📍 Binbirdirek Cistern - https://maps.app.goo.gl/X7Rh8RfuLaBqR... 📍 Basilica Cistern - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dyy1jqsPoL1uV... 📍 Hagia Sophia Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWwicD5mNhCxo... 📍 Waterfront Area - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmai5PdHHvkWY... 📍 Blue Mosque - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1LPXXtisy9mrQ... 📍 Cheesecake Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/LCVtdhabEUTzE... ✈️ Where we get our TRAVEL INSURANCE 👉 - https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... Useful Istanbul links: 🚶‍♂️ Free Istanbul Walking Tour - https://www.guruwalk.com/istanbul?ref... 🕌 Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Tickets (cheaper combo) - https://getyourguide.tpx.lv/fBxv8n62 ⛴️ Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - https://getyourguide.tpx.lv/8KD747qs 🥙 MASSIVE Istanbul Food Tour - https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/is... Watch more: 🇬🇪 Georgia Vlogs:    • Georgia 🇬🇪   🇦🇱 Albania Vlogs:    • Albania 🇦🇱   🏁 Start from the beginning:    • From the beginning!   Connect with us: 📩 Work with us - [email protected] 📱 Behind the scenes -  https://www.instagram.com/acrossevery... 🤑 Our international banking - https://wise.com/invite/irtc/sarac1607 🥁 Royalty free music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... ⭐ If you’re new here: We’re Sara & Ryan — a travel couple exploring the world’s most underrated places and hidden gems. Subscribe if you love cultural experiences, off-the-beaten-path travel, and discovering places nobody talks about. 🌍✨ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Everybody's favourite city! 00:22 Plan of action & first impressions 01:35 Turkish Delight tasting 04:09 The Galata Tower was... unexpected 04:54 Crossing the Galata Bridge 06:22 Egyptian Bazaar / Spice Market 07:58 Random shopping street observations 08:40 Exploring the Grand Bazaar 10:47 A delicious lunch! 15:39 Random fancy shopping street 16:42 Binbirdirek Cistern... we didn't realise yet 19:41 Searching for the Basilica Cistern 20:36 What we didn't know about Istanbul before visiting... 23:41 Making a decision 24:30 Checking out the waterfront 26:14 First impressions of the Blue Mosque 27:33 Blue Mosque guided tour 30:35 Sara's favourite cheesecake 32:38 Galata Tower fail... again 33:33 Our honest opinion of Istanbul...