13 days in The Balkans Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Mihrimah Sultan Camii, then admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, and then hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

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New Delhi, India to Istanbul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Istanbul is minus 2.5 hours. Traveling from New Delhi in April, things will get colder in Istanbul: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can fly to Kusadasi.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kusadasi: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) (in Selcuk) and Magnesia Antik Kenti (in Germencik). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Ancient City of Ephesus, stroll around Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, look for gifts at Kusadasi Leather, and examine the collection at Ephesus Museum.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kusadasi day trip website.

You can fly from Istanbul to Kusadasi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Kusadasi. Traveling from Istanbul in April, Kusadasi is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Pamukkale.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, delve into the distant past at Hierapolis, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Pamukkale trip planner.

Getting from Kusadasi to Pamukkale by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Fethiye.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): soothe aching muscles at Yoga With Eagle, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then stroll through Oludeniz PlajI.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Fethiye online travel route planner.

Getting from Pamukkale to Fethiye by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to take a bus to Antalya.

On the 8th (Sat), observe the fascinating underwater world at Antalya Aquarium, examine the collection at Antalya Muzesi, and then explore the ancient world of Hadrian's Gate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Perge Ancient City, then stop by Kaleici, then look for gifts at Excalibur Silver, and finally admire the sheer force of Lower Duden Waterfalls.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Antalya trip site.

Take a bus from Fethiye to Antalya in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.

On the 10th (Mon), see Off-Road Tours, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. Keep things going the next day: explore the galleries of Goreme Open-Air Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Camur Magarasi Katpatuka.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Goreme trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Antalya to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Antalya in April, expect Goreme to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Istanbul.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, and finally explore the activities along Bosphorus Strait.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Istanbul trip planning tool.

You can fly from Goreme to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Istanbul when traveling from Goreme in April, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.