8 days in Trabzon & Istanbul Itinerary

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Sultan Murat Plateau and then contemplate the long history of Atatürk Köşkü.

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Cairo, Egypt to Trabzon is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Turkey Time (TRT) is 1 hour. When traveling from Cairo in May, plan for much colder days in Trabzon, with highs around 22°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.

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.

Popular historic sites such as Hagia Sophia Mosque and Basilica Cistern are in your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Jennifer's Hamam and Great Palace Mosaics Museum. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , explore the world behind art at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi), and browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi.

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Getting from Trabzon to Istanbul by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Istanbul are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.