7 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: steep yourself in history at Hagia Sophia Mosque, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami .

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul travel tool.

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, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 7°C.