16 days in The Balkans Itinerary
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Start: Johannesburg
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 3 nights
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Ankara
— 2 nights
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Oludeniz
— 1 night
Drive
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Kas
— 1 night
Drive
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Dalyan
— 1 night
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Pamukkale
— 2 nights
Fly
7
Istanbul
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Johannesburg
Wed, Apr 19 - Thu, May 4
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 3 nights
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Goreme is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, look for gifts at Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles, take an in-depth tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum, and admire the verdant scenery at Gulludere Vadisi.
For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Goreme trip planning app.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Goreme is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Johannesburg to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Johannesburg in April, with highs in Goreme at 22°C and lows at 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ankara.
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For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Goreme trip planning app.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Goreme is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Johannesburg to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Johannesburg in April, with highs in Goreme at 22°C and lows at 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ankara.
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Ankara — 2 nights
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Heart of Turkey
Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Aslanhane Mosque, pause for some serene contemplation at Tacettin Sultan Cami, then get a new perspective on nature at Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, and finally see the interesting displays at Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Muzesi. Keep things going the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Yargitay, take an in-depth tour of Anitkabir, and then look for gifts at Pia Stop-coffee.shoes.accessories.
To find maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Ankara day trip app.
Getting from Goreme to Ankara by bus takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or fly. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Goreme in April: highs in Ankara hover around 14°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Oludeniz.
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Getting from Goreme to Ankara by bus takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or fly. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Goreme in April: highs in Ankara hover around 14°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Oludeniz.
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Oludeniz — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Tayyareci Fethi Bey Aniti, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Lycian Way, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Oludeniz trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Ankara to Oludeniz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Ankara in April, you will find days in Oludeniz are a bit warmer (25°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Kas.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Oludeniz trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Ankara to Oludeniz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Ankara in April, you will find days in Oludeniz are a bit warmer (25°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Kas.
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Kas — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): make a trip to Lions Tomb, then take in the exciting artwork at Atelier Thalia, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally soak in style at Spa Marin.
To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Kas trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Oludeniz to Kas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Kas can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Dalyan.
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To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Kas trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Oludeniz to Kas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Kas can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Dalyan.
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Dalyan — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): explore the ancient world of Lycian Rock Tombs, then delve into the distant past at Kaunos, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Dalyan Cami.
To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Dalyan itinerary planner.
You can drive from Kas to Dalyan in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In April in Dalyan, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Pamukkale.
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You can drive from Kas to Dalyan in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. In April in Dalyan, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 2 nights
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Cotton Castle
Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the striking features of Akhan Kervansaray, then delve into the distant past at Hierapolis, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll the grounds of Anatolia Cemetery, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Pamukkale trip planner.
Traveling by car from Dalyan to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Istanbul.
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Traveling by car from Dalyan to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 5 nights
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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, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul trip planning app.
You can fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Thu) before leaving for home.
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You can fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Thu) before leaving for home.
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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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