29 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey vacation planner
Start: Newark
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Istanbul
— 5 nights
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Bozcaada, Tenedos Island
— 2 nights
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Pamukkale
— 1 night
Drive
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Marmaris
— 3 nights
Drive
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Fethiye
— 4 nights
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Kas
— 2 nights
Drive
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Alanya
— 2 nights
Drive
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Antalya
— 4 nights
Fly
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 5 nights
Drive to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Fly to Newark
End: Newark
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Istanbul — 5 nights
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Queen of Cities
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pierre Loti Tepesi and Sultanahmet Square. Your inner history buff will appreciate Hagia Sophia Mosque and Basilica Cistern. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, look for gifts at Jennifer's Hamam, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of Fatih Mosque and Complex.
To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Istanbul day trip planning website.
Newark, USA to Istanbul is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Newark to Istanbul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Newark in September, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 72°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can go by car to Bozcaada.
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To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Istanbul day trip planning website.
Newark, USA to Istanbul is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Newark to Istanbul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Newark in September, plan for a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 72°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can go by car to Bozcaada.
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Bozcaada, Tenedos Island — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at Nunc, look for gifts at Zeynep Aksu GLASS STUDIO, then enjoy the sea views from Bozcaada Rüzgar Enerji Santrali, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ayazma Plaji. On the next day, step off the mainland to explore Bozcaada, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Alaybey Camii, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Akvaryum Koyu.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bozcaada day trip app.
Traveling by car from Istanbul to Bozcaada takes 6 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in October, you will find days in Bozcaada are a bit cooler (68°F), and nights are much colder (53°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Pamukkale.
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For reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Bozcaada day trip app.
Traveling by car from Istanbul to Bozcaada takes 6 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in October, you will find days in Bozcaada are a bit cooler (68°F), and nights are much colder (53°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 1 night
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Cotton Castle
Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, explore the ancient world of Hierapolis, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools.
To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale trip planner.
Drive from Bozcaada to Pamukkale in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Marmaris.
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To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale trip planner.
Drive from Bozcaada to Pamukkale in 6.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Marmaris.
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Marmaris — 3 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Icmeler Beach and Dalyan Nehri. Popular historic sites such as Lycian Rock Tombs and Marmaris Museum are in your itinerary. Step out of Marmaris with an excursion to Mimi's Beauty Center in Ortaca--about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Pasha & CO Fine Jewelry and see Off-Road Tours.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Marmaris day trip planning app.
Drive from Pamukkale to Marmaris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in October, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fethiye.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Marmaris day trip planning app.
Drive from Pamukkale to Marmaris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 78°F in October, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fethiye.
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Fethiye — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Babadag and Parasailing & Paragliding. Do your shopping at Pazar Alanı and Old Orient Carpet and Kilim Bazaar. Change things up with a short trip to BelcekIz PlajI in Mugla (about 32 minutes away). Make the 14th (Sat) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's still lots to do: soak in style at Turkish baths, wander the streets of Old Town, and stroll through Oludeniz PlajI.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Fethiye travel website.
Traveling by car from Marmaris to Fethiye takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kas.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Fethiye travel website.
Traveling by car from Marmaris to Fethiye takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kas.
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Kas — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Kekova Island and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the 16th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Patara Antik Kenti, enjoy the sand and surf at Patara Beach, and then take in the exciting artwork at Tugra Art Gallery.
For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Kas trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Fethiye to Kas by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October in Kas, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Alanya.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Kas trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Fethiye to Kas by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October in Kas, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Alanya.
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Alanya — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): Head underground at Dim Cave and then admire the sheer force of Dimcay. Here are some ideas for day two: get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience and then step into the grandiose world of Alanya Kalesi.
To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Alanya trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Kas to Alanya takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Antalya.
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To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Alanya trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Kas to Alanya takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Antalya.
Find places to stay Oct 16 — 18:
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Antalya — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Phaselis and Perge Ancient City. You'll get in some beach time at Konyaalti Beach and Cirali Beach. Go for a jaunt from Antalya to Side to see Ancient Theater about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Kursunlu Waterfalls, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, delve into the distant past at Hadrian's Gate, and examine the collection at Antalya Muzesi.
Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Antalya trip simple and quick.
You can drive from Alanya to Antalya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Antalya are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Goreme.
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Klarna Trips's itinerary builder makes planning a Antalya trip simple and quick.
You can drive from Alanya to Antalya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Antalya are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 5 nights
Take a break from the city and head to Fairy Chimneys and Balloon Rides. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Off-Road Tours and Uchisar Castle. The adventure continues: admire the verdant scenery at Gulludere Vadisi, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, do a tasting at Kocabag Winery, and don't miss a visit to Pasabag.
To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Goreme trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Antalya to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Antalya in October, things will get slightly colder in Goreme: highs are around 69°F and lows about 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Goreme trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Antalya to Goreme takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Antalya in October, things will get slightly colder in Goreme: highs are around 69°F and lows about 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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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.
