18 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey route maker
Start: Edmonton
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Istanbul
— 5 nights
Fly
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Selcuk
— 2 nights
Drive
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Pamukkale
— 2 nights
Drive
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Antakya
— 2 nights
Drive
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 4 nights
Drive to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Fly to Edmonton
End: Edmonton
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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.Visiting Boat Tours & Water Sports and Bosphorus Strait will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Little Hagia Sophia and Pierre Loti Tepesi. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, steep yourself in history at Historic Areas of Istanbul, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul driving holiday website.
Edmonton, Canada to Istanbul is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from Edmonton to Istanbul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Edmonton in March, you will find days in Istanbul are a bit warmer (14°C), and nights are much hotter (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to fly to Selcuk.
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Selcuk — 2 nights
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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 29th (Fri): examine the collection at Ephesus Museum, then surround yourself with nature on Troy Tours, and then make a trip to Byzantine acquaducts. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Ottoman Textiles, see the interesting displays at Maket Koy, explore the ancient world of Magnesia Antik Kenti, then pause for some serene contemplation at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), and finally delve into the distant past at Baths of Varius.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Selcuk online holiday builder.
Fly from Istanbul to Selcuk in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Istanbul in March, you will find days in Selcuk are a bit warmer (19°C), and nights are slightly colder (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to drive 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.On the 31st (Sun), stop by Babadaglilar Ishani, admire the masterpieces at Laodikeia Antik Kenti, and then explore the ancient world of Hierapolis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then take an in-depth tour of Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi.
To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale sightseeing planning site.
Traveling by car from Selcuk to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Antakya.
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Antakya — 2 nights
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Antakya is the seat of the Hatay Province in southern Turkey.In ancient times, Antakya was known as Antioch, and was for centuries one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. On the 3rd (Wed), admire the striking features of Ulu Mosque, admire the sheer force of Harbiye Selalesi, and then contemplate the long history of Besikli Magara. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Hatay Tibbi Ve Aromatik Bitkiler Muzesi, get engrossed in the history at Hatay Archeology Museum, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hain der Daphne.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Antakya trip tool.
You can drive from Pamukkale to Antakya in 11 hours. In April in Antakya, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Goreme.
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You can drive from Pamukkale to Antakya in 11 hours. In April in Antakya, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 4 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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Zelve Open Air Museum and Soganli Valley. Get some cultural insight at Goreme National Park and Kocabag Winery. There's much more to do: appreciate the views at Red Valley, admire the striking features of Ortahisar Kalesi, look for gifts at Otantik Bazaar, and explore by horseback at Lucky Horse Ranch.
For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Goreme trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Antakya to Goreme in 5.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Antakya in April, with highs in Goreme at 22°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.
