36 days in Turkey Itinerary

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 striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, browse the exhibits of Galata Tower, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Istanbul trip planner.

Manama, Bahrain to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. When traveling from Manama in July, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

Step out of Pamukkale with an excursion to Lake Salda in Burdur--about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, push the limits with an extreme tour, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Anatolia Cemetery.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale online trip planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Selcuk.

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

Selcuk is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, examine the collection at Camlik Locomotive Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), and look for gifts at Moon Light Souvenir Silver Shop.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Selcuk road trip planning app.

You can drive from Pamukkale to Selcuk in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July in Selcuk, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Bodrum City.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bodrum City: Akvaryum PlajI (in Palamutbuku) and Datca (Knidos Antik Kenti & Ovabuku PlajI). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Aquapro Dive Center, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, go for a stroll along the water at Yalikavak Marina, and see the interesting displays at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Bodrum City day trip planning site.

Drive from Selcuk to Bodrum City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 43°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Oludeniz: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Gocek) and Saklikent Milli Parki (in Fethiye). There's lots more to do: see where the ancients bathed at Lycian D Spa & Turkish Bath, take in the awesome beauty at Babadag, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Team Joseph, and stop by Can BaharatcIlIk Cihan Zor.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Oludeniz online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Bodrum City to Oludeniz takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and taxi. Traveling from Bodrum City in August, things will get a bit cooler in Oludeniz: highs are around 38°C and lows about 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Explore Kas' surroundings by going to Demre (Kale) (Sura Ancient City & Kekova Island) and Kekova (Tersane Koyu & Sunken City Ruins of Simena). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, make a trip to Lions Tomb, take in the waterfront activity at Kalekoy Harbour, and ride a horse along Kas At Ciftligi.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Kas trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Oludeniz to Kas by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Antalya.

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Antalya: Tekirova (Phaselis & Blue World Diving Center), Göynük Köyü Mer. Cami (in Goynuk) and ZeytintasI MagarasI (in Serik). There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Sagalassos, admire the sheer force of Lower Duden Waterfalls, stop by Kaleici, and test the waters at Q Spa & Wellness.

You can plan Antalya trip in no time by asking Klarna Trips to help create your itinerary.

Traveling by car from Kas to Antalya takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kas in August, Antalya is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Step out of Goreme to go to Derinkuyu and see Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, which is approximately 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, see Off-Road Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pasabag, and explore the world behind art at Guray Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Goreme road trip planner.

Fly from Antalya to Goreme in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Goreme when traveling from Antalya in August, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.