1 day in Turkey Itinerary
1 day in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Turkey tour itinerary planner
Start: Alexandria
Fly
1
Istanbul
Fly
End: Alexandria
Wed, Oct 30
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28
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29
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31
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Queen of Cities
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.Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
Plan my day in Istanbul using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Alexandria to Istanbul. When traveling from Alexandria in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Istanbul, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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Turkey travel guide
Rich in culture and customs and brimming with hospitality, natural beauty, and historical heritage, Turkey serves as a crossroads between Asia and Europe. The landmass known as Anatolia on which Turkey thrives has been home to numerous civilizations and their faiths and cultures, as attested by the 13 World Heritage Sites and countless religious sites you'll find here. Relive the ancient world through the ruins, customs, and traditions that are among the nation's most precious heritages. Adventure-seekers have plenty do to here, including mountain climbing, scuba diving, rafting, and skiing. A holiday to Turkey is incomplete without a cup of Turkish coffee, the pinnacle of Turkish cuisine inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.