10 days in Istanbul 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.

Spend the 8th (Mon) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), wander the streets of Ortakoy, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and admire the masterpieces at Kariye Museum (The Chora Church).

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul travel planner .

If you are flying in from Morocco, the closest major airports are Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.