8 days in Istanbul Itinerary
8 days in Istanbul Itinerary
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Queen of Cities
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 Suleymaniye Cami and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Popular historic sites such as Sultanahmet District and Basilica Cistern are in your itinerary. Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Bentler Tabiat Parki. The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, kick back and relax at Burc Beach, and take a stroll through Ortakoy.
To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul road trip planning app .
If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major airports are Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In July in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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Sultanahmet District
10:00am, Sun Jul 14

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
1:30pm, Sun Jul 14

Sultan Ahmed Mosque
3:30pm, Sun Jul 14
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