27 days in Izmir, Istanbul & Ankara Itinerary

Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Uzun Plaj. Visit Ladies Beach and Boyabagi for some beach relaxation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Izmir: Selcuk (La Tulip Art Gallery, Aqua Fantasy- Aquapark Hotel & SPA, &more), Kusadasi (Pygela, Kaleici Camii, &more) and Sirince Koyu (in Sirince). There's much more to do: stroll through Akvaryum PlajI, enjoy the sand and surf at Didim Beach Club, visit Kemeralti Market, and get outside with Mimoza Koyu.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Izmir day trip tool.

Kramfors, Sweden to Izmir is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Turkey Time (TRT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in Izmir are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.

Visiting Bosphorus Strait and Deepist Diving & Travel will get you outdoors. Head to Kapali Carsi and Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisifor some retail therapy. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, take a stroll through Taksim Square, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul road trip planning tool.

Getting from Izmir to Istanbul by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Izmir in June, with highs in Istanbul at 30°C and lows at 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Ankara.

Head to Hilmi's Carpet and Kilim and 8 Hubb Art Galleryfor some retail therapy. Get in touch with nature at Karagol Tabiat Parki and Sakarya Meydan Muharebesi Tarihi Milli ParkI. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Anitkabir, get to know the fascinating history of Hamamonu Restored Area, get a new perspective on nature at Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, and examine the collection at Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Ankara trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Ankara in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Istanbul in July since evenings lows in Ankara dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.