13 days in Istanbul & Zakynthos Itinerary

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, and explore the galleries of Galata Tower.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Istanbul tour itinerary builder tool.

Paris, France to Istanbul is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in August: high temperatures in Istanbul hover around 34°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel to Anafonitria.

Anafonitria is known for beaches and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), tour the pleasant surroundings at Porto Roxa Beach, do a tasting at Goumas Estate - Art & Wine Winery, and make a trip to Monastery of Spiliotissa (Holy Virgin of the Cave).

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Anafonitria trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Istanbul to Anafonitria. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Istanbul in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Anafonitria: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Vasilikos.

Take a break from Vasilikos with a short trip to Relax Spa & Beauty in Tsilivi (Planos), about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips, tour the pleasant surroundings at Vrahos Beach, tee off at World Tour Mini Golf, and kick back and relax at St Nicholas Beach.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Vasilikos driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Anafonitria to Vasilikos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Vasilikos, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.