17 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.

On the 15th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and contemplate the long history of Historic Areas of Istanbul.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip site.

If you are flying in from Kazakhstan, the closest major aiports are İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Istanbul are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C.