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: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace.

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 Istanbul 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.