43 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.

Istanbul is known for historic sites, museums, shopping, nature, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, admire the striking features of Dolmabahce Palace, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

For where to stay and tourist information, use the Istanbul trip tool .

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major airports are Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In August in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 25°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.