Travel Itinerary
Trip to Istanbul, Turkey • 3 day trip • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-01-18
January in Istanbul is chilly and damp, with daytime highs around 8°C (46°F), frequent clouds and light rain, but snow is rare and sights stay open.
3-Day Winter Highlights of Istanbul
Explore Istanbul’s iconic mosques, bazaars and skyline over a long weekend, tasting street food, cruising the Bosphorus and watching the sunset from Galata Tower.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Sunrise at Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia • Istanbul, Marmara1 hour
WikiStart the trip inside the 6th-century wonder, marvelling at Byzantine mosaics and soaring domes before the crowds build.
#2Blue Mosque Visit
Sultan Ahmed Mosque • Istanbul, Marmara45 minutes
WikiStep across the square to admire the blue İznik tiles and six minarets of this active mosque.
#3Underground Basilica Cistern Tour
Basilica Cistern • Istanbul, Marmara45 minutes
WikiDescend into the atmospheric 6th-century cistern to see the Medusa-head columns and soft lighting.
#4Turkish Lunch on Divan Yolu
Hocapaşa Street • Istanbul, Marmara1 hour
Sample kebabs and lentil soup along this historic tramline street before heading to the Grand Bazaar.
#5Grand Bazaar Treasure Hunt
Grand Bazaar • Istanbul, Marmara2 hours
WikiWander 4,000 shops for carpets, spices and souvenirs, practising your bargaining skills over hot tea.
#6Sunset Rooftop Dinner
Seven Hills Restaurant • Istanbul, Marmara2 hours
Finish the day with meze and views of the illuminated Hagia Sophia domes.
