16 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey vacation planner
Start: Dubai
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Istanbul
— 5 nights
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Pamukkale
— 2 nights
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Kekova
— 1 night
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Selcuk
— 1 night
Fly
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Dubai
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Istanbul — 5 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.Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Taksim Square are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Popular historic sites such as Hagia Sophia Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, view the masterpieces at Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisi, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, and soak in style at Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam.
For ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip website.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Istanbul, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in February, you will find days in Istanbul are colder (11°C), and nights are slightly colder (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 2 nights
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Cotton Castle
A popular spa since the second century BCE, the modern city of Pamukkale continues to draw worldwide attention with its hot springs and travertines--naturally formed calcite bathing pools.Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then stop by Dogan Onyx factory. Keep things going the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and then delve into the distant past at Hierapolis.
To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Pamukkale online travel route builder.
You can fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kekova.
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Kekova — 1 night
Kekova, also named Caravola, is a small Turkish island near Demre district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız . Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): stroll through Tersane Koyu and then stop by Kekova kardesim-m boat.
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Traveling by car from Pamukkale to Kekova takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Selcuk.
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Traveling by car from Pamukkale to Kekova takes 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Selcuk.
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Selcuk — 1 night
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An ideal base camp for exploring the Aegean coastline, Selcuk draws big tourist crowds due to its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): surround yourself with nature on Troy Tours and then steep yourself in history at Ancient City of Ephesus.
For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Selcuk trip maker.
You can drive from Kekova to Selcuk in 6 hours. In March in Selcuk, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 6 nights
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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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Goreme Open-Air Museum and La Maison du Kilim. Get some historical perspective at Goreme National Park and TokalI Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Goreme: Nigde (Nigde Museum & Kayaardi Baglari). There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, see Off-Road Tours, take in the dramatic natural features at Fairy Chimneys, and admire the verdant scenery at Gulludere Vadisi.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Goreme planning website.
Traveling by flight from Selcuk to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Selcuk in March, expect Goreme to be a bit cooler, temps between 16°C and 1°C. On the 12th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide
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.
