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.

On the 10th (Thu), admire the landmark architecture of Rustem Pasha Mosque and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Istanbul route maker app.

Cairo, Egypt to Istanbul is an approximately 3.5- hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Turkey Time (TRT) is 1 hour. When traveling from Cairo in January, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 10°C by day to 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel back home.