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.

Get outdoors at Selale Parkuru and Polonezkoy Tabiat Parki. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultanahmet District. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, explore the ancient world of Basilica Cistern, take in the spiritual surroundings of Rustem Pasha Mosque, and hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul driving holiday planning app.

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