9 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Istanbul
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Goreme, Cappadocia
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Istanbul — 5 nights

Queen of Cities

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and wander the streets of Ortakoy.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Istanbul day trip planner.

Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Alexandria to Istanbul is 1 hour. When traveling from Alexandria in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 14°C by day to 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 3 nights

Goreme is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, tour the pleasant surroundings at Goreme National Park, get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at Camur Magarasi Katpatuka.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Goreme tour planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Goreme takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Istanbul in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Goreme, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to 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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