8 days in Turkey Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): explore the ancient world of Temple of Hadrian and then contemplate the long history of Ancient City of Ephesus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), then examine the collection at Camlik Locomotive Museum, and then look for gifts at La Tulip Art Gallery.

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Milan, Italy to Selcuk is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. When traveling from Milan in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Selcuk, with highs around 37°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Pamukkale.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and then delve into the distant past at Hierapolis.

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Traveling by car from Selcuk to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.

On the 25th (Sun), do some rugged touring at local off-road trails, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum, then steep yourself in history at Goreme National Park, and then stop by Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles.

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You can fly from Pamukkale to Goreme in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Goreme can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to fly to Istanbul.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, explore the galleries of Galata Tower, and hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi.

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Fly from Goreme to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Goreme in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Istanbul, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.