13 days in Turkey & Georgia Itinerary

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Selcuk, Turkey
— 2 nights
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Goreme, Turkey
— 3 nights
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Trabzon, Turkey
— 1 night
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Rize, Turkey
— 1 night
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Batumi, Georgia
— 1 night
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Gori, Georgia
— 1 night
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Mtskheta, Georgia
— 1 night
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Tbilisi, Georgia
— 2 nights
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Selcuk, Turkey — 2 nights

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Ancient City of Ephesus and Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House). Get a sense of the local culture at Sirince Koyu and Isa Bey Mosque. Take a break from Selcuk with a short trip to Serenad Dive Center in Seferihisar, about 1h 20 min away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Ephesus Museum, don't miss a visit to Byzantine acquaducts, and look for gifts at Moon Light Souvenir Silver Shop.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Selcuk online visit planner.

Baku, Azerbaijan to Selcuk is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Baku to Selcuk is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Baku in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Selcuk, with highs around 41°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Turkey — 3 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Goreme Open-Air Museum and Uchisar Castle. Escape the urban bustle at Goreme National Park and Horseback Riding Tours. There's lots more to do: head off-road at local off-road trails, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, enjoy unforgettable views with Royal Balloon, and examine the collection at Urgup Buyukakten YeraltI Evi.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Goreme online travel route planner.

You can fly from Selcuk to Goreme in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Selcuk in July; daily highs in Goreme reach 37°C and lows reach 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Trabzon.
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Trabzon, Turkey — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Hacka Yaylasi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yeni Cuma Camii, and then see the interesting displays at Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum.

To see maps and more tourist information, read Trabzon online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Goreme to Trabzon by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Goreme in July, expect nights in Trabzon to be somewhat warmer, around 25°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Rize.
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Rize, Turkey — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Handuzu Tabiat Parki.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Rize trip site.

Traveling by car from Trabzon to Rize takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Rize can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Batumi.
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Batumi, Georgia — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Batumi Botanical Gardens, get to know the fascinating history of Batumi Boulevard, and then admire the masterpieces at Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo".

To see where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Batumi trip planner.

You can drive from Rize to Batumi in 2 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rize to Batumi due to the time zone difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Gori.
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Gori, Georgia — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): examine the collection at Stalin Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Sergi Makalatia Gori Historical and Ethnographical Museum, then contemplate the long history of Uplistsiche Cave Town, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Gori attractions app.

Traveling by car from Batumi to Gori takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Batumi in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Gori, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Mtskheta.
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Mtskheta, Georgia — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross, then pause for some serene contemplation at Jvari Church, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Mtskheta journey builder site.

Getting from Gori to Mtskheta by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. July in Mtskheta sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Tbilisi.
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Tbilisi, Georgia — 2 nights

On the 15th (Sat), slough off your stress at Turkish baths, then step into the grandiose world of Narikala Fortress, then see the interesting displays at Museum of Illusions, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Tsminda Sameba Cathedral. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tbilisi vacation maker website.

You can drive from Mtskheta to Tbilisi in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow 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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Cappadocia travel guide

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History Museums · Historic Walking Areas · Geologic Formations
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.
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Georgia travel guide

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Churches · Landmarks · Gardens
Home to four World Heritage Sites, the beautiful country of Georgia epitomizes the saying, "the best of both worlds." Geographically, the land is divided in half by the Likhi mountain range, which yields a humid, subtropical climate to the west, and an arid, continental climate to the east. Experience a spectacular array of natural destinations, from low-land swamps, rainforests, mineral springs, and hot springs, to volcanic plateaus, snow-tipped mountains, and glaciers. Embrace the laid-back attitude, rich folklore, and ecclesiastic architecture among the sub-tropical gardens. Georgia boasts a healthy mix of rural charm and urban modernity, combined with Mediterranean hospitality. Here you'll find the deepest cave in the world, Krubera Cave, with 2,140 m (7,021 ft) of known depth. Relax in the sun along the pebbled beaches of the Black Sea, and sample the mouth-watering Georgian specialties, including "Khinkali," traditional meat dumplings, to round out your authentic Georgian holiday.
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Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region travel guide

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Churches · Mountains · Historic Sites