22 days in Turkey Itinerary

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

On the 1st (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House) and then contemplate the long history of Ancient City of Ephesus.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Selcuk trip planner.

Amman, Jordan to Selcuk is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. In September, daytime highs in Selcuk are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bodrum City.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Aquapro Dive Center and Yaliciftlik Sahili. Kids will enjoy Akvaryum PlajI and Mor Plaj. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Gun Batimi Plaji, tour the pleasant surroundings at Yahsi Beach, and slough off your stress at Turkish baths.

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Traveling by car from Selcuk to Bodrum City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Selcuk in September since evenings lows in Bodrum City dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Dalyan.

Although it once seemed destined to become a stereotypical coastal resort, Dalyan remains unspoiled by commercial tourism because of its location within an environmentally protected area.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): kick back and relax at Sarigerme Public Beach, then take in the exciting artwork at Dalyan Spirit Gift&Speciality Shop, and then kick back and relax at Iztuzu Beach 2. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Dalyan Special Environmental Protection Area and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Dalyan trip planner.

Getting from Bodrum City to Dalyan by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Bodrum City in September since evenings lows in Dalyan dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Oludeniz.

Famous for its big lagoon, Oludeniz acts like a magnet for mass tourism, featuring some of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean.

On the 7th (Thu), look for gifts at Can BaharatcIlIk Cihan Zor, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Team Joseph, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Babadag. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the ancient design of Lycian D Spa & Turkish Bath, enjoy the sand and surf at Oludeniz PlajI, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Oludeniz travel route planner.

Getting from Dalyan to Oludeniz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daytime highs in Oludeniz are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Kas.

An unspoiled fishing village for most of its existence, Kas now serves as a mostly quiet tourist town, located on the southern section of the country's Mediterranean coastline.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): stop by Young and Partners Carpet and Kilim, enjoy the sand and surf at Tersane Koyu, then take in the exciting artwork at Tugra Art Gallery, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Kas Belediyesi Halk PlajI. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kaputas Beach, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then soak in style at Spa Marin.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Kas trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Oludeniz to Kas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daytime highs in Kas are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Kaklik Cave, and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour. On the next day, witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and then explore the ancient world of Hierapolis.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale travel tool.

Traveling by car from Kas to Pamukkale takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Bring the kids along to Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Chora Museum. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Ortakoy, delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, and admire the masterpieces at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip builder tool.

Fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly to Goreme.

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.

Escape the urban bustle at Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri and Pasabag. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Goreme National Park and Goreme Open-Air Museum. There's much more to do: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, explore the striking landscape at Fairy Chimneys, explore the fascinating underground world of Uchisar Castle, and look for gifts at Chez Hakan - The Pottery Shop.

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

Getting from Istanbul to Goreme by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Istanbul in September, you will find days in Goreme are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are slightly colder (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.