15 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Antalya
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Goreme, Cappadocia
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Trabzon
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Istanbul
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Antalya — 2 nights

Offering both sandy beaches packed with modern amenities and a historical town center filled with Roman ruins and Ottoman mosques, Antalya serves as one of the country's major tourist destinations.
On the 3rd (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at Lower Duden Waterfalls, walk around Kecili Park, then wander the streets of Kaleici, and finally take in the waterfront activity at Old City Marina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Konyaalti Beach.

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Casablanca, Morocco to Antalya is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Casablanca to Antalya is 3 hours. October in Antalya sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 2 nights

Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.
Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at Urgup Hamam & SPA, trot along with a tour on horseback, and then enjoy unforgettable views with Royal Balloon. Keep things going the next day: see Off-Road Tours and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park.

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Traveling by flight from Antalya to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Antalya in October; daily highs in Goreme reach 24°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to fly to Trabzon.
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Trabzon — 3 nights

Step out of Trabzon to go to Duzkoy and see Çal Mağarası, which is approximately 1 hour away.

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Getting from Goreme to Trabzon by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Goreme in October, Trabzon is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 6 nights

Queen of Cities

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.
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, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and visit Taksim Square.

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Traveling by flight from Trabzon to Istanbul takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Trabzon in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Istanbul: highs are around 28°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) 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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