18 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 Halic and Asaf Family Beach. Popular historic sites such as Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) and Basilica Cistern are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Istanbul: Alman Koyu (in Heybeliada), Basiskele (Uzuntarla Tabiat Parki & Eriklitepe Tabiat Parki) and Bursa (Green Tomb, Ulu Cami, & more). Spend the 22nd (Tue) exploring nature at Buyukada Tabiat Parki. Spend the 2nd (Sat) exploring nature at Cilingoz Tabiat Parki. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Sapanca Lake, take in the spiritual surroundings of Aya Yorgi Church, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and admire the landmark architecture of Yeni Camii.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Istanbul trip itinerary planning website .

If you are flying in from Morocco, the closest major airports are Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.