17 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey trip itinerary planner
Start: Riyadh
Fly
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Trabzon
— 2 nights
Fly
2
Goreme, Cappadocia
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Bolu
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Istanbul
— 5 nights
Fly
5
Pamukkale
— 2 nights
Drive
6
Kekova
— 2 nights
Drive to Antalya International Airport, Fly to Riyadh
End: Riyadh
Mon, Jan 16 - Wed, Feb 1
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Trabzon — 2 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Kackar Daglari Milli Parki and Surmene Camburnu Tabiat Parki.
To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Trabzon day trip website.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Trabzon is an approximately 7-hour flight. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Riyadh in January, with highs in Trabzon at 13°C and lows at 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Trabzon day trip website.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Trabzon is an approximately 7-hour flight. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Riyadh in January, with highs in Trabzon at 13°C and lows at 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 3 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.Get outdoors at Balloon Rides and Pasabag. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, indulge in some personalized pampering at Camur Magarasi Katpatuka, and look for gifts at Erkaya Seramik.
For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Goreme trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by flight from Trabzon to Goreme takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Trabzon in January, things will get slightly colder in Goreme: highs are around 5°C and lows about -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Bolu.
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Bolu — 2 nights
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Bolu is a city in Turkey, and administrative center of the Bolu Province. On the 22nd (Sun), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bolu Golcuk Tabiat Parki. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Golcuk Tabiat Parki.
For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Bolu trip builder site.
You can drive from Goreme to Bolu in 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Istanbul.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Bolu trip builder site.
You can drive from Goreme to Bolu in 5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 5 nights
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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.Shop till you drop at Kapali Carsi and Mısır Çarşısı. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, and get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum.
For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip planner.
You can drive from Bolu to Istanbul in 3 hours. In January in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough 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 29th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Hierapolis and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools. On the 30th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Dogan Onyx factory, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.
To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Pamukkale vacation maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Pamukkale takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Kekova.
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Kekova — 2 nights
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 31st (Tue): explore the ancient world of Sunken City Ruins of Simena and then see what you can catch with Kekova kardesim-m boat.
For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Kekova road trip planning site.
Getting from Pamukkale to Kekova by car takes about 4.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 1st (Wed).
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For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Kekova road trip planning site.
Getting from Pamukkale to Kekova by car takes about 4.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 1st (Wed).
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