1 day in Turkey Itinerary

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul road trip planner .

Cairo, Egypt to Istanbul is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairo to Istanbul is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Cairo in January: highs in Istanbul hover around 10°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.