6 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 a sense of the local culture at Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultanahmet District. Take a break from the city and head to Denden Yachts and Dalia Beach. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, explore the activities along Halic, take a stroll through Ortakoy, and take in panoramic vistas at Galata Tower.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Istanbul road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Istanbul Airport, Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel back home.