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.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and browse the exhibits of Galata Tower.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from Pakistan, the closest major aiports are İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In December in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 7°C at night.