11 days in Istanbul & Tbilisi 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.

Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque for their historical value. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chora Museum and Serefiye Sarnici. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, explore the activities along Bosphorus Strait, admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, and examine the collection at Rahmi M. Koc Museum.

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Beirut, Lebanon to Istanbul is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Beirut to Istanbul, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Beirut in November; daily highs in Istanbul reach 17°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Tbilisi.

On the bank of the Mtkvari River and at the foot of Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi's location has given the city strategic significance since it was founded in the 5th century.

Shop till you drop at Yuliko & Friends Concept Store and Fotografia. Your inner history buff will appreciate Tsminda Sameba Cathedral and The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta. Get out of town with these interesting Tbilisi side-trips: Tsinandali (House-museum of Chavchavadze & Tsinandali Palace), Numisi (in Velistsikhe) and Samtavro Church (in Mtskheta). Next up on the itinerary: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, do a tasting at Chateau Mukhrani, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicholas Church, and examine the collection at J.Stalin's Underground Printing House Museum.

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Getting from Istanbul to Tbilisi by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Tbilisi is 1 hour. Traveling from Istanbul in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Tbilisi, with lows of 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Pierre Loti Tepesi, then examine the collection at Rahmi M. Koc Museum, and then take a stroll through Beyoglu.

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Traveling by flight from Tbilisi to Istanbul takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Georgia Standard Time to Turkey Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Tbilisi in November, plan for a bit warmer nights in Istanbul, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.