5 days in Minneapolis & Istanbul Itinerary

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): look for gifts at Candyland - St Paul, then get to know the resident critters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Minneapolis road trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Rochester International Airport and Duluth International Airport. March in Minneapolis sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 24°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Istanbul.

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.

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, get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Little Hagia Sophia, and explore the ancient world of Basilica Cistern.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Istanbul road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul takes 16 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Traveling from Minneapolis in March, expect nights in Istanbul to be much hotter, around 54°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.