22 days in Borjomi, Turkey & Tbilisi Itinerary

Borjomi is a resort town in south-central Georgia with a population of 10,546. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Borjomi: Akhaltsikhe (Rabati Castle & Akhaltsikhe Synagogue) and Vardzia (in Aspindza). There's much more to do: stroll around Borjomi Central Park, contemplate the long history of Gogia Fortres, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Green (Mtsvane) Monastery, and admire the striking features of Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Borjomi trip tool.

Rostov-on-Don, Russia to Borjomi is an approximately 10.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rostov-on-Don to Borjomi due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car to Van.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Van Castle (Van Kalesi). On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Lake Van and then step off the mainland to explore Akdamar Island.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Van trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Borjomi to Van. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Borjomi to Van. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Diyarbakir.

Diyarbakır is one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the galleries of Goat Tower and then contemplate the long history of City Walls. On the next day, admire the striking features of Suluklu Han, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Grand Mosque, and then steep yourself in history at Iskender Pasa Mansion.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Diyarbakir itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Van to Diyarbakir in 5.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 24°C. You'll set off for Goreme on the 19th (Sat).

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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Otantik Bazaar, take in the spiritual surroundings of TokalI Church, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and finally appreciate the views at Camel Rock.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Goreme trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Diyarbakir to Goreme takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Diyarbakir in August, things will get a bit cooler in Goreme: highs are around 38°C and lows about 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Anamur.

Anamur is a town and district of the province of Mersin, on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey, between Antalya and the city of Mersin.Anamur is Anatolia's southernmost point, a coastal resort famous for its bananas and peanuts.EtymologyAnamur has mutated from the Ancient Greek "Anemourion", Latinized as "Anemurium", meaning "windmill". On the 22nd (Tue), explore the fascinating underground world of Kosekbuku Magarasi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Mamure Kalesi and then explore the ancient world of Anemurium.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Anamur travel website.

You can drive from Goreme to Anamur in 6.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Kemer.

Situated on the Turkish Riviera, Kemer represents a coastal Mediterranean resort set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop.

On the 24th (Thu), take in the awesome beauty at TahtalI Dagi, then admire the local landmark of Kemer Cumhuriyet MeydanI, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kemer trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Anamur to Kemer with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Hierapolis, witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools, and then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Pamukkale trip planner.

You can drive from Kemer to Pamukkale in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can fly to Istanbul.

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.

Kids will enjoy Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and admire the striking features of Dolmabahce Palace.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Istanbul online visit planner.

You can fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Samsun.

Samsun is a city on the north coast of Turkey with a population over half a million people. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): appreciate the history behind Samsun Amazon Heykeli.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Samsun online route planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Samsun in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tbilisi.

On the bank of the Mtkvari River and at the foot of Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi's location has given the city strategic significance since it was founded in the 5th century.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Tsminda Sameba Cathedral.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Tbilisi online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Samsun to Tbilisi by car takes about 13.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Samsun to Tbilisi. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.