10 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 in touch with nature at Bosphorus Strait and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Istiklal Caddesi and Spoon In My Pocket. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, visit Taksim Square, and take a stroll through Ortakoy.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In April in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.