7 days in Istanbul, Pamukkale & Goreme Itinerary

You've now added Before Travel to your itinerary. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and contemplate the long history of Galata Tower.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, read Istanbul road trip planning tool.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Istanbul. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Pamukkale.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then explore the ancient world of Laodikeia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, get engrossed in the history at Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi, and then delve into the distant past at Hierapolis.

To find more things to do and tourist information, read Pamukkale route builder tool.

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 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): stop by Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles, then steep yourself in history at Goreme Open-Air Museum, then explore the striking landscape of Goreme National Park, and finally appreciate the views at Camel Rock. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Goreme trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Pamukkale to Goreme takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daytime highs in Goreme are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.