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 Suma Beach. Visiting Selale Parkuru and Polonezkoy Tabiat Parki will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, wander the streets of Ortakoy, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Istanbul trip itinerary planning tool.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Istanbul are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.