60 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Ankara
— 6 nights
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 8 nights
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Antalya
— 7 nights
Bus to Fethiye, Taxi to Oludeniz
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Oludeniz
— 3 nights
Drive
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Pamukkale
— 4 nights
Drive
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Selcuk
— 7 nights
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Gallipoli
— 2 nights
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Edirne
— 6 nights
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Istanbul
— 16 nights
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Ankara — 6 nights

Heart of Turkey

Step out of Ankara with an excursion to Merkez Mevlana Mosque in Cubuk--about 40 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Anitkabir, make a trip to Hamamonu Restored Area, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Melike Hatun Camii, and admire the striking features of Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii).

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Ankara tour planner.

London, UK to Ankara is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Ankara. Traveling from London in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Ankara, with lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 8 nights

Change things up with a short trip to Derinkuyu Underground City in Derinkuyu (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, appreciate the views at Red Valley, appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, and stop by Alaturca Taner.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Goreme visit planning tool.

You can drive from Ankara to Goreme in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. When traveling from Ankara in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Goreme, with highs around 16°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can fly to Antalya.
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Antalya — 7 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Antalya side-trips: Side (Apollon Temple & Side Museum) and Göynük Köyü Mer. Cami (in Goynuk). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Kaleici, admire the landmark architecture of Yivli Minaret Mosque, go for a stroll along the water at Old City Marina, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Golden Thai Foot Therapy.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Antalya trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Goreme to Antalya takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Goreme in March; daily highs in Antalya reach 21°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Oludeniz.
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Oludeniz — 3 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Oludeniz side-trips: Dalyan (Kaunos & Dalyan Cami). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stop by Eternity Jewellers, mingle with the ghosts of the past at Abandoned Village of Kayakoy, and appreciate the history behind Tayyareci Fethi Bey Aniti.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Oludeniz trip itinerary builder website.

Do a combination of bus and taxi from Antalya to Oludeniz in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Oludeniz are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 4 nights

Cotton Castle

Take a break from Pamukkale with a short trip to Tripolis Antik Kenti in Denizli, about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools, take an in-depth tour of Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi, Head underground at Kaklik Cave, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Anatolia Cemetery.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Oludeniz to Pamukkale takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Selcuk.
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Selcuk — 7 nights

Step out of Selcuk with an excursion to Magnesia Antik Kenti in Germencik--about 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, surround yourself with nature on Troy Tours, examine the collection at Ephesus Museum, and stop by La Tulip Art Gallery.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Selcuk journey builder site.

Getting from Pamukkale to Selcuk by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Selcuk can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can drive to Gallipoli.
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Gallipoli — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in the history at Gallipoli National Park. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Azaplar Camii, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gelibolu Mevlevihanesi, stroll the grounds of 57. Piyade Alayi Sehitligi, then steep yourself in history at Anzac Cove, and finally pause for some photo ops at Eceabat Tarihe SaygI Aniti.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Gallipoli day trip app.

You can drive from Selcuk to Gallipoli in 5.5 hours. When traveling from Selcuk in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Gallipoli: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Edirne.
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Edirne — 6 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Uzunkopru (Ergene Koprusu) (in Uzunkopru), Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Camii (in Luleburgaz) and Kirklareli (Ataturk Evi & Aicha Lavanta).

To see where to stay and other tourist information, go to the Edirne trip website.

You can drive from Gallipoli to Edirne in 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 16 nights

Queen of Cities

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, admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , and hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul trip builder site.

You can drive from Edirne to Istanbul in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide

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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.
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