60 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Edirne
— 5 nights
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Bolu
— 8 nights
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Cinarcik
— 3 nights
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Drive to İstanbul Airport, Fly to Trabzon International Airport, Drive to Rize
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Rize
— 4 nights
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Trabzon
— 4 nights
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 8 nights
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Selcuk
— 6 nights
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Pamukkale
— 4 nights
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Kekova
— 1 night
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Marmaris
— 6 nights
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Istanbul
— 10 nights
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Edirne — 5 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Selimiye Mosque and Beyazid II Kulliyesi Health Museum. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Istasyon Caddesi and Ataturk Evi. Get out of town with these interesting Edirne side-trips: Aicha Lavanta (in Kirklareli), Orta Camii (in Tekirdag) and Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Camii (in Luleburgaz).

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Edirne sightseeing site.

Bucharest, Romania to Edirne is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bucharest to Edirne. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bolu.
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Bolu — 8 nights

Kids will enjoy Bolu Golcuk Tabiat Parki and Karagol Tabiat Parki. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ozdilek AVM and Highway Outlet. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bolu: Aydinpinar Selaleleri Tabiat Parki (in Duzce) and Kuzuluk Tabiat Parki (in Kuzuluk). Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring nature at Golcuk Tabiat Parki. Spend the 18th (Wed) exploring at Lake Abant Nature Park.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bolu online trip planner.

You can drive from Edirne to Bolu in 5.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Cinarcik.
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Cinarcik — 3 nights

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ataturk Kosku and Coban Mustafa Pasa Camii. Get outdoors at Delmece Yaylasi and Erikli Waterfall. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cinarcik: Kardanadam (in Uludag National Park) and Ozdilek Bursa Gecit AVM (in Osmangazi).

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Cinarcik day trip app.

Explore your travel options from Bolu to Cinarcik with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in January, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Rize.
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Rize — 4 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Kackar Daglari Milli Parki and Akyamac Selalesi Tabiat Parki. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rize: Mencuna Waterfalls (in Artvin), Lazika Cay (in Ardesen) and Ceceva Koyu-Haremtepe (in Cayeli). Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Handuzu Tabiat Parki.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Rize road trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cinarcik to Rize. In January in Rize, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Trabzon.
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Trabzon — 4 nights

Museum-lovers will appreciate Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum and Trabzon Tarihi Muzesi. Your inner history buff will appreciate Yeni Cuma Camii and Fatih Camii. Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Surmene Camburnu Tabiat Parki. Spend the 29th (Sun) exploring nature at Cal-Camili Tabiat Parki.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Trabzon travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Rize to Trabzon takes 1.5 hours. In January in Trabzon, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 8 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Goreme National Park and Uchisar Castle. For shopping fun, head to Alaturca Taner or La Maison du Kilim. Get out of town with these interesting Goreme side-trips: Kayaardi Baglari (in Nigde), Derinkuyu Underground City (in Derinkuyu) and Kayseri (Mount Erciyes & Burunguz Camii). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, appreciate the views at Gulludere Vadisi, explore the striking landscape at Fairy Chimneys, and trot along with a tour on horseback.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Goreme online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Trabzon to Goreme by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Goreme when traveling from Trabzon in February, with lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Selcuk.
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Selcuk — 6 nights

Kids will enjoy Murat kaptan and Basli Hamam. Visit Ancient City of Ephesus and Hercules Gate for their historical value. When in Selcuk, make a side trip to see Magnesia Antik Kenti in Germencik, approximately Germencik away. There's still lots to do: gain interesting insight with Troy Tours, look for gifts at La Tulip Art Gallery, explore the ancient world of Public Latrine, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Isa Bey Mosque.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Selcuk holiday builder site.

Traveling by flight from Goreme to Selcuk takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Goreme in February, expect Selcuk to be somewhat warmer, temps between 16°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 4 nights

Cotton Castle

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hierapolis and Anatolia Cemetery. Get a sense of the local culture at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and Laodikeia Antik Kenti. Go for a jaunt from Pamukkale to Geyre to see Aphrodisias about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: push the limits with an extreme tour, stop by Dogan Onyx factory, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and explore the fascinating underground world of Kaklik Cave.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Pamukkale trip planner.

Traveling by car from Selcuk to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kekova.
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Kekova — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Tersane Koyu and then cast your line with Kekova kardesim-m boat.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kekova road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Pamukkale to Kekova takes 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Marmaris.
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Marmaris — 6 nights

Mona Titti Art Gallery and Old Town are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Reff Boat and Oba Beach & Restaurant. Change things up with these side-trips from Marmaris: Ekincik Plaji (in Mugla), Milas Sali Pazari (in Milas) and Iztuzu Beach 2 (in Dalyan). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Icmeler Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Altin Kurna Turk Hamami, look for gifts at Trust Gold & Diamond Jewellery, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sarigerme Public Beach.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Marmaris day trip planner.

Drive from Kekova to Marmaris in 4 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Marmaris can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can fly to Istanbul.
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Istanbul — 10 nights

Queen of Cities

You'll explore and learn at Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower. Head to Kapali Carsi and Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisifor plenty of shopping. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, wander the streets of Ortakoy, and explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Istanbul trip app.

You can fly from Marmaris to Istanbul in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Marmaris in February, expect nights in Istanbul to be a bit warmer, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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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