9 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.

Spend the 8th (Sat) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul trip itinerary planner .

November in Istanbul sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.