8 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Hagia Sophia and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Visit Ulu Cami and Galata Tower for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Istanbul side-trips: Sakarya Il Ormani Tabiat Parki (in Sapanca), Tozlu Cami (in Adapazari) and Bursa (Isabey CAMii & Koza Hani). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, explore the activities along Halic, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Uzuntarla Tabiat Parki, and explore the world behind art at Chora Museum.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Istanbul online vacation planner.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. March in Istanbul sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.