7 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Fly
1
Istanbul
— 4 nights
Fly
2
Pamukkale
— 1 night
Drive
3
Kekova
— 1 night
Drive to Antalya International Airport, Fly to Doha

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Istanbul — 4 nights

Queen of Cities

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.
Do your shopping at Kapali Carsi and Kanyon Shopping Center. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, take a stroll through Taksim Square, and explore the ancient world of Basilica Cistern.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Istanbul online tour planner.

Doha, Qatar to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. When traveling from Doha in January, plan for much colder days in Istanbul, with highs around 10°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale — 1 night

Cotton Castle

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.
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, delve into the distant past at Hierapolis, and then take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Pamukkale trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Pamukkale takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kekova.
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Kekova — 1 night

Kekova, also named Caravola, is a small Turkish island near Demre district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız . On the 27th (Fri), cast your line with Kekova kardesim-m boat.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Kekova trip planner.

You can drive from Pamukkale to Kekova in 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow time for travel 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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