19 days in Turkey Itinerary

The birthplace of Homer, the ancient port city of Izmir boasts a colorful heritage that includes traces of Greek, Armenian, and Jewish cultures.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): examine the collection at Ataturk Museum, don't miss a visit to AbacIoglu Han, learn about all things military at Izmir Muze Gemiler Mudurlugu, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fatih Cinili Cami, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Hisar Mosque. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Has Deri Leather Shop, learn about winemaking at Urla Winery, then do a tasting at Usca Winery, and finally get a dose of the wild on Turkish Riviera / Turquoise Coast.

For maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Izmir trip itinerary planner.

Istanbul to Izmir is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In October, Izmir is slightly colder than Istanbul - with highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Selcuk.

An ideal base camp for exploring the Aegean coastline, Selcuk draws big tourist crowds due to its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): stop by Ottoman Textiles, explore the ancient world of Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), then explore the ancient world of Baths of Varius, then see the top attractions with Troy Tours, and finally don't miss a visit to Byzantine acquaducts. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): delve into the distant past at Public Latrine, explore the ancient world of Trajan's Fountain, then explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, and finally wander the streets of Sirince Koyu.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Selcuk itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Izmir to Selcuk takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Izmir in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Selcuk: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Pamukkale.

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 27th (Thu), push the limits with an extreme tour, then learn about winemaking at Pamukkale Winery, then admire the sheer force of Ornaz Vadisi, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the ancient world of Hierapolis, explore the different monuments and memorials at Anatolia Cemetery, then learn more about the world around you at Laodikeia Antik Kenti, and finally soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Pamukkale trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Selcuk to Pamukkale in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Bodrum City.

More than a million tourists visit Bodrum City each year, drawn by its sandy beaches and luxury hotels.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): delve into the distant past at Bodrum Amphitheater, then learn about all things military at Bodrum Maritime Museum, then steep yourself in history at Castle of St. Peter, and finally examine the collection at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on Aleyna Tours, then go for a stroll along the water at D-Marin Turgutreis, then get outside with Aquapro Dive Center, and finally explore the ancient world of Pedasa Antique City.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Bodrum City online visit planner.

Drive from Pamukkale to Bodrum City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Bodrum City can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Fethiye.

A prosperous hub of tourism on the Mediterranean coastline, Fethiye boasts one of Turkey's finest natural harbors.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and The Lycian Way. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Tlos and Fethiye Museum. Step out of Fethiye with an excursion to Oludeniz PlajI in Oludeniz--about 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the ancient design of Lycian D Spa & Turkish Bath, explore the ancient world of Ancient Rock Tombes, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and explore the historical opulence of Fethiye Kalesi.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Fethiye trip builder site.

You can drive from Bodrum City to Fethiye in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or ride a ferry. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Bodrum City in October since evenings lows in Fethiye dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Olympos.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Chimaera and Myra Antik Kenti. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rock tombs in Myra and Gelidonya Feneri. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Olympos: Karaoz Sahili (in Kumluca), Santa Claus Museum (in Demre (Kale)) and Beydaglari Sahil Milli Parki (in Kemer).

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Olympos trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Fethiye to Olympos by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in November, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Antalya.

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.

Get outdoors at Konyaalti Beach and Carya Golf Club. Appreciate the collections at Ataturk House & Museum and Antalya Toy Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Fishing Charters & Tours in Belek (about 52 minutes away). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Lara Beach, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, tee off at Antalya Golf Club, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mermerli Beach.

Before you visit Antalya, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by car from Olympos to Antalya takes 1.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Antalya are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.