10 days in Istanbul, Sofia & Milan Itinerary

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, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower, and delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern.

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Seville, Spain to Istanbul is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Seville to Istanbul is 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Seville in February: highs in Istanbul hover around 11°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Sofia.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the local highlights with Walking tours. On the next day, get to know the fascinating history of Vitosha Boulevard, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, then admire the striking features of Temple Sveti Nikolay, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Sofia Church.

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Fly from Istanbul to Sofia in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Sofia, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Sofia when traveling from Istanbul in March, with lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Milan.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery, then browse the different shops at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo.

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Traveling by flight from Sofia to Milan takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sofia to Milan, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.