31 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey tour itinerary planner
Start: Cairo
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Antalya
— 4 nights
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Demre (Kale)
— 1 night
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Drive to Antalya International Airport, Fly to Trabzon International Airport, Drive to Uzungol
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Uzungol
— 3 nights
Drive
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Trabzon
— 6 nights
Fly
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Manavgat
— 3 nights
Fly
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Istanbul
— 13 nights
Fly
End: Cairo
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Antalya — 4 nights
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Offering both sandy beaches packed with modern amenities and a historical town center filled with Roman ruins and Ottoman mosques, Antalya serves as one of the country's major tourist destinations.Step out of Antalya with an excursion to The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club in Belek--about 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at Lower Duden Waterfalls, contemplate the long history of Hadrian's Gate, look for gifts at Excalibur Silver, and examine the collection at Antalya Muzesi.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Antalya trip itinerary tool.
Cairo, Egypt to Antalya is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Antalya. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Cairo in January, with highs in Antalya at 17°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Demre (Kale).
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Demre (Kale) — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Andriake Ancient City and then cast your line with Kekova kardesim-m boat.
To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Demre (Kale) driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Antalya to Demre (Kale) takes 2.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Demre (Kale) are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Uzungol.
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To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Demre (Kale) driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Antalya to Demre (Kale) takes 2.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Demre (Kale) are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Uzungol.
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Uzungol — 3 nights
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Uzungöl is a lake situated to the south of the city of Trabzon, in the Çaykara district of Trabzon Province, Turkey. Get out of town with these interesting Uzungol side-trips: Baksi Museum (in Bayburt) and Rize (Handuzu Tabiat Parki, Gito YaylasI, &more).
To see photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Uzungol road trip planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Demre (Kale) to Uzungol with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Trabzon.
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To see photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Uzungol road trip planning tool.
Explore your travel options from Demre (Kale) to Uzungol with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Trabzon.
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Trabzon — 6 nights
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Step out of Trabzon with an excursion to Kackar Daglari Milli Parki in Rize--about 1h 15 min away. Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Surmene Camburnu Tabiat Parki. Spend the 2nd (Thu) exploring nature at Cal-Camili Tabiat Parki.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Trabzon trip maker tool.
You can drive from Uzungol to Trabzon in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Trabzon can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can fly to Manavgat.
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To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Trabzon trip maker tool.
You can drive from Uzungol to Trabzon in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Trabzon can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can fly to Manavgat.
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Manavgat — 3 nights
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Nestled between the Taurus Mountains and the sun-kissed beaches of the Mediterranean coastline, Manavgat serves as a regional center of tourism, offering easy access to a long stretch of sandy beaches.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Manavgat: Alanya (Kleopatra Beach, Alanya Kalesi, &more). There's still lots to do: test the waters at Q Spa & Wellness, delve into the distant past at Ancient Theater, steep yourself in history at Apollon Temple, and take an in-depth tour of Manavgat Kent Muzesi.
To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Manavgat attractions planning site.
Fly from Trabzon to Manavgat in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Trabzon in February, you will find days in Manavgat are somewhat warmer (19°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 13 nights
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Queen of Cities
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.Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and explore the world behind art at Chora Museum.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Istanbul route planning site.
Getting from Manavgat to Istanbul by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or drive. While traveling from Manavgat, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to 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.
