Is Eight days enough for Istanbul?

1. 

   travelgeek
   Member

   I am planning on going to Turkey in May and stay in Istanbul for about 8 days and then go to Paris. I am wondering if 8 days is enough in Istanbul for someone who is visiting first time? I would like to see all the monumnets, palaces and mosques and make several trips to the Grande Bazaar. I appreciate your feedback.

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. 

   kemal
   Member

   8 days is more than enough.
   Do not skip to take the Bosphorus boat tour.
   Not the private ones. Take the public ones.

   Posted 2 years ago #
3. 

   GarrisonFord
   Member

   Istanbul is a beautiful city and tourist destination. It has many wonderful and colorful attractions for visitors. The eight days time is sufficient for roaming around and exploring the city. I wish you will find more pleasure and fun in this trip.

   Posted 2 years ago #
4. 

   brillianttripsuk
   Member

   Hi All,

   Thanks for sharing this information

   Posted 2 years ago #
5. 

   Maxecloe
   Member

   Eight days are enough time to get to know the basics like visiting the City.

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   Posted 1 year ago #
6. 

   danial
   Member

   Hi,

   I am also planning to stay in Istanbul for about 8 days (first time visit) in mid November. Do you think the weather will still be OK at that time? I hope to be able to cover all the usual attractions.

   Cheers!

   Dan

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. 

   onur
   Key Master

   Weather still will be OK in November.

   We prefer "Turkish Raki" but it is OK to buy us a bottle of cold "Efes" beer to keep us working

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. 

   danial
   Member

   Hi there!I just came back from an awesome 2-week backpacking trip across Turkey (1st - 13th Dec 10) and the weather was great most of the time. I even did paragliding at Oludeniz and it was sunny and bright and the sky was clear, just like spring/summer! it was awesome! tesekkur turkiye!

   anyway 8 days is ok but I would recommend 11 - 13 days if you want to cover the major highlights like istanbul,ephesus,pamukkale,southern mediterranean like fethiye/oludeniz/antalya and goreme.

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. 

   whereingreece
   Member

   8 days is more than enough.

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   Posted 1 year ago #
10. 

    willturner
    Member

    Hello Friends....

    Istanbul is a good travel destination for all whether for solo traveler or for family travel.In eight days traveler can explore the each place in Istanbul.Two years ago i travel to Istanbul with my wife and enjoy this travel so much.The most amazing experience i get from the Ham-mam Spa and prefer travelers to do it during travel ti Istanbul.

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    Posted 1 year ago #
11. 

    arcadian
    Blocked

    For one of the largest cities in the world I´m sure 8 days is not enough but there are ways to swing it. Anyone have any off the beaten path suggestions, something for an adventurous visitor?

    Posted 1 year ago #
12. 

    larson
    Member

    Hi,
    I think 8 days is enough to visit the whole city. I am also planning to stay two nights in Istanbul. Do you know which is the famous in Istanbul.

    Posted 1 year ago #
13. 

    johnallinclusive
    Blocked

    Yeah.Bosphorus boat tour is great place and it should not be missed.

    Posted 1 year ago #
14. 

    Anthony
    Member

    I Can say yes, If you want to visit only some good places and don't want to see some common places then eight days are enough for visiting Istanbul completely. Even 6 days are enough if you travel by air in Istanbul but if you travel through the train and buses then 8 days are enough.

    Posted 1 year ago #
15. 

    KMike
    Member

    I would say that 8 days is even more than you actually need...don't be surprise if you get bored.

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    Posted 11 months ago #
16. 

    Tura_Turizm
    Member

    To see historical and cultural sides of Istanbul, 8 days would be enough. You should stay in the Old City Center to walk around. 2 days for Old City; 1 day for New City and Palaces on the Bosporus; 1 day Bosporus; 1 day Prince Islands; 1 day surroundings with Golden Horn; 1 day Grand-Spice Bazaar and old houses; 1 day Asian side would be enough.

    Enjoy Turkey!

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    Posted 11 months ago #
17. 

    atakan78
    Member

    8 days are more than enough. You may need to have day trips to Canakkale, Edirne, Bursa including Iznik.

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    Posted 11 months ago #
18. 

    octavus84
    Member

    Indeed, Istanbul is a beautiful city and a good place for a holiday season.Math tutor

    Posted 3 months ago #

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