27 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey trip itinerary maker
Start: Durban
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Istanbul
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Safranbolu
— 2 nights
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 4 nights
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Konya
— 2 nights
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Kemer
— 1 night
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Kas
— 5 nights
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Fethiye
— 2 nights
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Ayvalik
— 4 nights
Drive
9
Canakkale
— 1 night
Fly
10
Istanbul
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Durban
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Queen of Cities
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online tour itinerary builder.
Durban, South Africa to Istanbul is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Durban to Istanbul is 1 hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You will leave for Safranbolu on the 18th (Sun).
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Durban, South Africa to Istanbul is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Durban to Istanbul is 1 hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You will leave for Safranbolu on the 18th (Sun).
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Safranbolu — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Bulak Cave, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kazdagli Camii, and then take some stellar pictures from Hidirlik Tepesi Safranbolu. On the 19th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Kasim Sipahioglu Konagi, wander the streets of Safranbolu Eski Carsi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kacak Lutfiye Cami, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Kristal Teras.
To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Safranbolu sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Istanbul to Safranbolu in 4.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Istanbul in June: highs in Safranbolu hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Tue) before leaving for Goreme.
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To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Safranbolu sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Istanbul to Safranbolu in 4.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Istanbul in June: highs in Safranbolu hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Tue) before leaving for Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 4 nights
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Goreme is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Goreme National Park, make a trip to Pasabag, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and take in the dramatic natural features at Fairy Chimneys.
For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Goreme trip itinerary maker website.
You can drive from Safranbolu to Goreme in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Safranbolu in June, expect nights in Goreme to be little chillier, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Konya.
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For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Goreme trip itinerary maker website.
You can drive from Safranbolu to Goreme in 5.5 hours. Traveling from Safranbolu in June, expect nights in Goreme to be little chillier, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Konya.
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Konya — 2 nights
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City of Whirling Dervishes
Your day by day itinerary now includes Kultur Park Alaeddin Tepesi as well as Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. On the 24th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Mevlana Muzesi, then appreciate the history behind Ataturk Aniti, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Amber Reis Camii, and finally add some entertainment to your itinerary with Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Sille, admire the natural beauty at Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sahip Ata Muzesi ve Camii, then get engrossed in the history at Konyanuma Panorama Museum, and finally walk around Kultur Park Alaeddin Tepesi.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Konya travel route builder app.
Drive from Goreme to Konya in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Konya are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Kemer.
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Drive from Goreme to Konya in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Konya are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Kemer.
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Kemer — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Phaselis and then admire the local landmark of Kemer Cumhuriyet MeydanI.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kemer sightseeing app.
Traveling by car from Konya to Kemer takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Konya in June; daily highs in Kemer reach 36°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Kas.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kemer sightseeing app.
Traveling by car from Konya to Kemer takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Konya in June; daily highs in Kemer reach 36°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Kas.
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Kas — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kas: Sunken City Ruins of Simena (in Kekova), Demre (Kale) (Kekova Island & Sura Ancient City) and Kalkan (Palm Beach Club & Xanthos Antik Kenti). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Marin, kick back and relax at Kaputas Beach, make a trip to Lions Tomb, and go for a stroll along the water at Kalekoy Harbour.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kas trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Kemer to Kas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Fethiye.
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For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kas trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Kemer to Kas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Fethiye.
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Fethiye — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Oludeniz PlajI and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Oludeniz, explore the stunning scenery at Saklikent Milli Parki, and then stop by Anadolu el Sanatlari.
To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Fethiye trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kas to Fethiye takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Fethiye sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ayvalik.
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To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Fethiye trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kas to Fethiye takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Fethiye sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ayvalik.
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Ayvalik — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ayvalik: Fame Beach (in Dikili) and Bergama (Bergamali Kadri Egitim Tarihi Muzesi & The Asklepion).
To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Ayvalik trip planner.
Traveling by car from Fethiye to Ayvalik takes 6 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fethiye to Ayvalik. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Canakkale.
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To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Ayvalik trip planner.
Traveling by car from Fethiye to Ayvalik takes 6 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fethiye to Ayvalik. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Canakkale.
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Canakkale — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the history at Gallipoli Battlefield, brush up on your military savvy at Canakkale Naval Museum, and then pause for some photo ops at Canakkale Truva Heykeli.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Canakkale road trip planning app.
You can drive from Ayvalik to Canakkale in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Ayvalik to Canakkale is 1 hour. In July, daytime highs in Canakkale are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.
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For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Canakkale road trip planning app.
You can drive from Ayvalik to Canakkale in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Ayvalik to Canakkale is 1 hour. In July, daytime highs in Canakkale are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 4 nights
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Queen of Cities
Enjoy Istanbul some more: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, contemplate the long history of Basilica Cistern, contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul trip planning app.
Getting from Canakkale to Istanbul by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canakkale in July, you will find days in Istanbul are slightly colder (34°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul trip planning app.
Getting from Canakkale to Istanbul by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canakkale in July, you will find days in Istanbul are slightly colder (34°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide
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.
