20 days in Istanbul 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, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip planner.

New York City, USA to Istanbul is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Istanbul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Istanbul.

On the 22nd (Sat), admire the landmark architecture of Tekfur Sarayi, then admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Mihrimah Sultan Camii.

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Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.