Best Day Trips from Istanbul: Your Gateway to Adventure During a day trip outside of Istanbul, you can explore places of great history, culture, and natural beauty all in one day. With one of our out-of-Istanbul tours, you can embark on an adventure. The day trips from Istanbul include Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Edirne, Bursa, Troy, and Gallipoli, among other popular destinations.