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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Museum-lovers will appreciate Topkapi Palace and Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. There's much more to do: visit Ortakoy, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait, and get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower.

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If you are flying in from Nepal, 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.