13 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 day-by-day itinerary now includes Before Travel - Istanbul Swimming Tours as well as Tree of Life Ceramics & Gift Shop. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Escape the urban bustle at Bosphorus Strait and Life Beach. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Sultanahmet District, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and kick back and relax at Aqua Beach.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Istanbul vacation tool .

If you are flying in from France, the closest major airports are Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.