11 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Istanbul
— 3 nights
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Oludeniz
— 1 night
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3
Pamukkale
— 1 night
Drive
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Selcuk
— 2 nights
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 3 nights
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Istanbul — 3 nights

Queen of Cities

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, steep yourself in history at Galata Tower, delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, and hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul travel route planning tool.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Riyadh in June, things will get colder in Istanbul: highs are around 30°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Oludeniz.
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Oludeniz — 1 night

On the 4th (Tue), pause for some photo ops at Tayyareci Fethi Bey Aniti, stop by Can BaharatcIlIk Cihan Zor, then enjoy the sand and surf at Oludeniz PlajI, and finally glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Oludeniz trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Oludeniz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Istanbul in July, you will find days in Oludeniz are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 1 night

Cotton Castle

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): get outside with Outdoor Activities, steep yourself in history at Hierapolis, and then take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools.

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You can drive from Oludeniz to Pamukkale in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Selcuk.
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Selcuk — 2 nights

On the 6th (Thu), delve into the distant past at Temple of Hadrian, then explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, and then look for gifts at La Tulip Art Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Magnesia Antik Kenti, examine the collection at Camlik Locomotive Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House).

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Selcuk trip maker app.

You can drive from Pamukkale to Selcuk in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum, then get to know the fascinating history of Goreme National Park, and then stop by Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Traveling by flight from Selcuk to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Selcuk in July: high temperatures in Goreme hover around 37°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide

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Rich in culture and customs and brimming with hospitality, natural beauty, and historical heritage, Turkey serves as a crossroads between Asia and Europe. The landmass known as Anatolia on which Turkey thrives has been home to numerous civilizations and their faiths and cultures, as attested by the 13 World Heritage Sites and countless religious sites you'll find here. Relive the ancient world through the ruins, customs, and traditions that are among the nation's most precious heritages. Adventure-seekers have plenty do to here, including mountain climbing, scuba diving, rafting, and skiing. A holiday to Turkey is incomplete without a cup of Turkish coffee, the pinnacle of Turkish cuisine inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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