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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Aya Yorgi Church and Little Hagia Sophia. Escape the urban bustle at Asaf Family Beach and Sapanca Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Istanbul: Bursa (Green Tomb, Muradiye Complex, & more), Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) (in Iznik) and Mudanya Armistice House Museum (in Mudanya). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Yeni Camii, stop by Jennifer's Hamam, take in the views from Osmangazi Koprusu, and step off the mainland to explore Burgazada.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Istanbul road trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.