4 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Dalia Beach and Florya Sahil Parkı. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kariye Museum (The Chora Church) and Sultanahmet District. And it doesn't end there: take a peaceful walk through Selale Parkuru, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, enjoy the sand and surf at Solar Plajı, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip app .

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major airports are Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.