19 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Fly
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Istanbul
Fly
2
Goreme, Cappadocia
— 5 nights
Drive
3
Sivas
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Safranbolu
— 3 nights
Drive
5
Amasra
— 3 nights
Drive
6
Istanbul
— 4 nights
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Istanbul

Queen of Cities

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Caferaga Medresesi and then admire the striking features of Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul online visit planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Istanbul is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Brussels to Istanbul. Traveling from Brussels in June, things will get a bit warmer in Istanbul: highs are around 30°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 5 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like Zelve Open Air Museum and Love Valley. Escape the urban bustle at Red Valley and Safaris. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Zemi Valley, soak in style at Turkish baths, make a trip to Sunset Point, and stroll through Camel Rock.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Goreme trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Goreme takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Istanbul in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Goreme, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Sivas.
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Sivas — 3 nights

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sivas Arkeoloji Muzesi and Alibaba Camii. Get some cultural insight at Meydan Camii and Semseddin-i Sivasi Turbesi.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Sivas trip planner.

You can drive from Goreme to Sivas in 3.5 hours. In July, Sivas is slightly colder than Goreme - with highs of 34°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Safranbolu.
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Safranbolu — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Camii, indulge in some personalized pampering at Cinci Hamam, then contemplate the long history of Kacak Lutfiye Cami, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kazdagli Camii. On your second day here, make a trip to Kasim Sipahioglu Konagi, then examine the collection at Tabakhane Muzesi, and then stop by Tarihi Demirciler Carsisi.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Safranbolu itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Sivas to Safranbolu with the Route module. When traveling from Sivas in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Safranbolu, with highs around 30°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Amasra.
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Amasra — 3 nights

Family-friendly places like Inkum Plaji and Kuskayasi Yol Aniti will thrill your kids. Fatih Camii and BartIn Kent Muzesi are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Amasra route planner.

Drive from Safranbolu to Amasra in 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 4 nights

Queen of Cities

Get some cultural insight at Buyuk Mecidiye Cami and Nuruosmaniye Camii. Let the collections at Madame Tussauds Istanbul and Naval Museum capture your imagination. See some other sides of Istanbul: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mecidiye Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Clock Tower Dolmabahce, steep yourself in history at Valens Aqueduct, and explore the historical opulence of Ihlamur Pavilion.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Istanbul trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Amasra to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Amasra in July, expect nights in Istanbul to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide

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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.
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