11 days in Istanbul, Goreme & Izmir Itinerary
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Start: Kuwait City
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Istanbul
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Goreme, Cappadocia
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Izmir
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End: Kuwait City
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Istanbul — 5 nights
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Queen of Cities
Get some cultural insight at Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque. Visit Basilica Cistern and Obelisk of Theodosius for their historical value. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Beyoglu, stop by Jennifer's Hamam, admire the landmark architecture of Eyüp Sultan Mosque, and admire the masterpieces at Great Palace Mosaics Museum.
To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip itinerary planner.
Kuwait City, Kuwait to Istanbul is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. When traveling from Kuwait City in January, plan for slightly colder days in Istanbul, with highs around 10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. On the 21st (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Goreme.
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To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip itinerary planner.
Kuwait City, Kuwait to Istanbul is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. When traveling from Kuwait City in January, plan for slightly colder days in Istanbul, with highs around 10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. On the 21st (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 3 nights
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Zelve Open Air Museum and TokalI Church will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mount Erciyes and Guray Museum. The adventure continues: stroll through Goreme National Park, explore the galleries of Goreme Open-Air Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at Urgup Hamam & SPA, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Goreme online journey planner.
You can fly from Istanbul to Goreme in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Istanbul in January: highs in Goreme hover around 5°C, while lows dip to -4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Izmir.
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For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Goreme online journey planner.
You can fly from Istanbul to Goreme in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Istanbul in January: highs in Goreme hover around 5°C, while lows dip to -4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Izmir.
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Mount Erciyes, Guray Museum, Urgup Hamam & SPA, Kapadokya Sanat ve Kultur Muzesi., Zelve Open Air Museum
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Izmir — 2 nights
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Pearl of the Aegean
Arkas Art Center and Yesilova Hoyugu Ziyaretci Merkezi are good opportunities to explore the local culture. AbacIoglu Han and Fatih Cinili Cami will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: browse the different shops at Forum Bornova, don't miss a visit to Atatürk monument, and look for gifts at Has Deri Leather Shop.
For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Izmir trip planner.
Getting from Goreme to Izmir by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Goreme in January; daily highs in Izmir reach 9°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Getting from Goreme to Izmir by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Goreme in January; daily highs in Izmir reach 9°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Cappadocia travel guide
The region of Cappadocia reveals fascinating tales of civilizations long past with its honeycombed hills characterized by geological rarities, including two World Heritage Sites. Sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and ignimbrite deposits from erupted volcanoes left soft rock formations scattered across the land, which were then carved out to create houses, churches, and monasteries in 300 CE. Explore these rock houses on your own or on a tour, or take in the topography from above on a hot air balloon ride. Complete your holiday with a hike along the trails and marvel at the dusky orange panorama and accordion-shaped valleys.
