9 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkey tour planner
Start: Riyadh
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Istanbul
— 2 nights
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Sapanca
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Bursa
— 2 nights
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Trabzon
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Izmit
Drive
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Bodrum City
— 1 night
Fly
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Ankara
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Riyadh
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Istanbul — 2 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Chora Museum, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami . Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally see the interesting displays at Rahmi M. Koc Museum.
To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Istanbul trip maker.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Riyadh in November, expect nights in Istanbul to be slightly colder, around 17°C, while days are colder, around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Sapanca.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Sapanca online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Istanbul to Sapanca in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Sapanca when traveling from Istanbul in November, with lows around 5°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll travel to Bursa.
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You can drive from Istanbul to Sapanca in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Sapanca when traveling from Istanbul in November, with lows around 5°C. On the 27th (Sun), you'll travel to Bursa.
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Bursa — 2 nights
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The first Ottoman capital and a World Heritage Site, Bursa is known as "The Royal Springs" for its famous hot mineral waters--though it offers much more than your typical spa destination.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Emir Sultan Camii and then examine the collection at Tofas's Bursa Museum Of Anatolian Cars. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Mon): appreciate the history behind Tombs of Osman and Orhan and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Koza Hani.
For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Bursa attractions planner.
Drive from Sapanca to Bursa in 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Sapanca in November since evenings lows in Bursa dip to 11°C. On the 29th (Tue), you're off to Trabzon.
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To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Trabzon online trip builder.
Traveling by flight from Bursa to Trabzon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Trabzon can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll set off for Izmit on the 29th (Tue).
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Traveling by flight from Bursa to Trabzon takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Trabzon can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll set off for Izmit on the 29th (Tue).
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İzmit, ancient Nicomedia, is a city in Turkey, the administrative center of the Kocaeli Province as well as the Metropolitan Municipality. To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Izmit trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Trabzon to Izmit takes 12 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Trabzon in November since evenings lows in Izmit dip to 5°C. On the 30th (Wed), you'll travel to Bodrum City.
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Traveling by car from Trabzon to Izmit takes 12 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Trabzon in November since evenings lows in Izmit dip to 5°C. On the 30th (Wed), you'll travel to Bodrum City.
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Bodrum City — 1 night
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St.-Tropez of Turkey
More than a million tourists visit Bodrum City each year, drawn by its sandy beaches and luxury hotels.Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): stroll through Yahsi Beach and then explore the world behind art at Zeki Muren Arts Museum.
To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bodrum City day trip app.
Traveling by car from Izmit to Bodrum City takes 7.5 hours. Traveling from Izmit in November, expect Bodrum City to be a bit warmer, temps between 25°C and 15°C. You'll set off for Ankara on the 1st (Thu).
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Ankara — 2 nights
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Heart of Turkey
Turkey's capital and second-largest city, Ankara supports a large population of foreign diplomats and young students, contributing to the city's international feel.Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take an in-depth tour of 1. TBMM Kurtulus Savasi Muzesi. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of II. Turkiye Buyuk Millet Meclisi Cumhuriyet Muzesi, see the interesting displays at Ulucanlar Prison Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Muzesi.
To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Ankara route builder site.
You can fly from Bodrum City to Ankara in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Bodrum City in December, plan for much colder days and slightly colder nights in Ankara: temperatures range from 3°C by day to 2°C at night. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Turkey travel guide
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.
