58 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Delmece Yaylasi and Bosphorus Strait. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hagia Sophia Mosque and Galata Tower. Step out of Istanbul to go to Termal and see Ataturk Kosku, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, steep yourself in history at Historic Areas of Istanbul, and admire the masterpieces at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

To see maps and more tourist information, use the Istanbul trip itinerary planner.

Lahore, Pakistan to Istanbul is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Traveling from Lahore to Istanbul, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lahore in May, expect Istanbul to be colder, temps between 25°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and Hierapolis. Get outdoors at Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Kaklik Cave. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pamukkale: Akdag Tabiat Parki (in Denizli) and Buldan Suleymanli Yayla (in Buldan). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, explore the different monuments and memorials at Anatolia Cemetery, head outdoors with Pamukkale Balloons, and take in the dramatic scenery at Ornaz Vadisi.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale online tour planner.

Fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Serenad Dive Center and Troy Tours. Get a sense of the local culture at Ancient City of Ephesus and Temple of Hadrian. When in Selcuk, make a side trip to see Magnesia Antik Kenti in Germencik, approximately Germencik away. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), get engrossed in the history at Turkish Bath Museum, admire the local landmark of Trajan's Fountain, and stop by Moon Light Souvenir Silver Shop.

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You can drive from Pamukkale to Selcuk in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bodrum City.

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

We've included these beaches for you: Akvaryum PlajI and Gun Batimi Plaji. Get in touch with nature at Aquapro Dive Center and Didim Beach Club. Go for a jaunt from Bodrum City to Altinkum to see Altinkum Beach about 1h 55 min away. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Yaliciftlik Sahili, look for gifts at Gallery Mustafa, enjoy the sand and surf at Kumbahce Sahili, and cool off at Mor Plaj.

For reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Bodrum City trip planner.

You can drive from Selcuk to Bodrum City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Selcuk in May since evenings lows in Bodrum City dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Marmaris.

One of Turkey's major port towns and tourist resorts, Marmaris sits on the stretch of the Mediterranean coastline popularly known as the "Turkish Riviera." Nestled between verdant mountain ranges and the sea, Marmaris draws sailors and divers from around the globe, its marinas packed with private yachts and tour boats.

Visit Icmeler Beach and Palamutbükü Plajı for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Turteka and Akvaryum Koyu. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marmaris: Oren PlajI (in Oren) and Turunc Sahil (in Turunc). Spend the 31st (Mon) exploring nature at Marmaris Milli Parki. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Marmaris Beach, stop by Simons Diamonds, stroll through Carian Trail, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Siteler Sirinyer Cami.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Marmaris day trip planner.

You can drive from Bodrum City to Marmaris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Bodrum City in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 16°C in Marmaris. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Dalyan.

Although it once seemed destined to become a stereotypical coastal resort, Dalyan remains unspoiled by commercial tourism because of its location within an environmentally protected area.

Visit Iztuzu Beach 2 and Sarigerme Public Beach for some beach relaxation. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kaunos and Dalyan Cami. Go for a jaunt from Dalyan to Dalaman to see Sarsala Koyu about 52 minutes away. The adventure continues: cast your line with Dalyan Mesuts Boat, identify plant and animal life at Dalyan Special Environmental Protection Area, contemplate the waterfront views at Sulungur Golu, and look for gifts at Gallery Iz.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Dalyan holiday website.

Traveling by car from Marmaris to Dalyan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Dalyan are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can 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.

Relax by the water at Oludeniz PlajI and Gemile Koyu. Step out of the city life by going to The Lycian Way and Fly Infinity. Go for a jaunt from Oludeniz to Fethiye to see Saklikent Milli Parki about 56 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Team Joseph, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Babadag, enjoy the sand and surf at Calis Beach, and Head underground at Mavi Magara.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Oludeniz holiday planner.

Drive from Dalyan to Oludeniz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Oludeniz can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Kaputas Beach and Tasdibi Plaji. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Tersane Koyu and Kas Belediyesi Halk PlajI. Change things up with these side-trips from Kas: Kekova Diving (in Ucagiz), Sunken City Ruins of Simena (in Kekova) and Patara Beach (in Patara). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Narr Beach, look for gifts at Young and Partners Carpet and Kilim, head off the coast to Kekova Island, and make a trip to Lions Tomb.

To find other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kas holiday website.

Traveling by car from Oludeniz to Kas takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In June in Kas, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Kemer.

Situated on the Turkish Riviera, Kemer represents a coastal Mediterranean resort set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop.

We've included these beaches for you: Karaoz Sahili and Cirali Beach. Get outdoors at Blue World Diving Center and Chimaera. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kemer: Bucht Von Adrasan (in Adrasan) and Gulluk Dagi (Termessos) Milli Parki (in Korkuteli). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Moon Light Parki, look for all kinds of wild species at Adventure Forest, and head outdoors with Goynuk Canyon.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Kemer using our trip planner.

You can drive from Kas to Kemer in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In June in Kemer, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Alanya.

A modest coastal town for most of its long history, Alanya became a cosmopolitan tourist destination in the 1990s, drawing big crowds with its nightlife and long stretch of sandy beaches.

Get in touch with nature at Kleopatra Beach and Uzumdere Milli Parki. Get a sense of the local culture at Apollon Temple and Ancient Theater. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alanya: Scuba Turtle Diving (in Incekum), Manavgat Mosque (in Manavgat) and Side (Monumental Fountain (Nymphaeum) & Active Nature Tours). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Alanya Kalesi.

For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Alanya online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kemer to Alanya takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Get outdoors at Balloon Rides and Uchisar Castle. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Goreme National Park and Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri. There's lots more to do: take a pleasant ride with Cemal Ranch Horse Riding Center, see Off-Road Tours, explore the striking landscape at Love Valley, and get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Goreme trip planning website.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Alanya to Goreme takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.