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7 days in Turkey
IstanbulAntalyaItinerary navigation
Days 1–4: Istanbul, Turkey
Activities
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
- Grand Bazaar
Hotel

Days 5–6: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Cappadociataxi
3h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Devrent Valley Imagination Valley
Hotel

Day 7: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Cappadocia to Antalyabus
7h 20m
$23–40
Activities
- Antalya Aquarium
- Sandland Antalya
Hotel

8 days in Turkey
CappadociaAntalyaItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Cappadocia, Turkey
Activities
- Love Valley Hike
- Horseback Riding Tour
Hotel

Days 3–6: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Taksim Square
- Chora Museum
Hotel

Days 7–8: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Antalyatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Antalyatrain
- Take the foot from Istanbul to Antalyawalk
- Fly from Istanbul to Antalyaplane
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Antalyatransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul to Antalya
4h 23m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Kaleici Marina
- Termessos Ancient City
Hotel

9 days in Turkey
AntalyaIstanbulItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Antalya, Turkey
Activities
- Termessos Ancient City
- Aspendos Theater
Hotel

Days 4–5: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Kaymakli Underground City
Hotel

Days 6–9: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Galata Tower
- Bosphorus Cruise
Hotel

10 days in Turkey
İzmirAntalyaItinerary navigation
Day 1: İzmir, Turkey
Activities
- Cesme Castle
- Konak Square and Clock Tower
Hotel

Days 2–5: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
- Take the transfer from İzmir to Istanbultransfer
- Fly from İzmir to Istanbulplane
- Take the foot from İzmir to Istanbulwalk
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
3h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Suleymaniye Mosque
- Taksim Square
Hotel

Days 6–7: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Cappadociataxi
3h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Pasabag Monks Valley
- Goreme Open-Air Museum
Hotel

Days 8–10: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Cappadocia to Antalyabus
7h 20m
$23–40
Activities
- Kaleici Marina
- Duden Waterfalls
Hotel

11 days in Turkey
AlanyaIstanbulItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Alanya, Turkey
Activities
- Shopping at Alanya Bazaar
- Damlatas Cave
Hotel

Days 4–6: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Antalyabus
2h 45m
$9–21
Activities
- Kursunlu Waterfall Nature Park
- Sandland Antalya
Hotel

Days 7–8: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Pigeon Valley
- Love Valley Hike
Hotel

Days 9–11: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Topkapi Palace Museum
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Hotel

12 days in Turkey
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Days 1–4: Istanbul, Turkey
Activities
- Blue Mosque
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Hotel

Days 5–6: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Cappadociataxi
3h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Horseback Riding Tour
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
Hotel

Days 7–9: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Cappadocia to Antalyabus
7h 20m
$23–40
Activities
- Kursunlu Waterfall Nature Park
- Tunektepe Cable Car
Hotel

Days 10–12: Alanya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Antalya to Alanyabus
2h 30m
$9–21
Activities
- Boat Trip around Alanya Peninsula
- Damlatas Cave
Hotel

13 days in Turkey
CappadociaFethiyeItinerary navigation
Days 1–2: Cappadocia, Turkey
Activities
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Hotel

Days 3–6: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Istiklal Avenue
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Hotel

Days 7–9: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Antalyatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Antalyatrain
- Take the foot from Istanbul to Antalyawalk
- Fly from Istanbul to Antalyaplane
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Antalyatransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul to Antalya
4h 23m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Tunektepe Cable Car
- Duden Waterfalls
Hotel

Days 10–12: Alanya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Antalya to Alanyabus
2h 30m
$9–21
Activities
- Alanya Castle
- Paragliding
Hotel

Day 13: Fethiye, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Fethiyebus
6h 5m
$25
Activities
- Paragliding from Babadag
- Butterfly Valley
Hotel

14 days in Turkey
AntalyaRizeItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Antalya, Turkey
Activities
- Konyaalti Beach
- Yivliminare Mosque
Hotel

Days 4–5: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Love Valley Hike
- Pasabag Monks Valley
Hotel

Days 6–9: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Suleymaniye Mosque
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Hotel

Day 10: Ankara, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
5h 30m
$22–36
Activities
- Hacı Bayram Mosque
- Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum
Hotel

Day 11: Kars, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Ankara to Karsbus
- Take the transfer from Ankara to Karstransfer
- Fly from Ankara to Karsplane
- Take the taxi from Ankara to Karstaxi
3h 34m
$107–469
Activities
- Kars Train Station
- Fethiye Mosque
Hotel

Day 12: Erzurum, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
- Take the transfer from Kars to Erzurumtransfer
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
3h 15m
$23–30
Activities
- Yakutiye Medrese
- Cifte Minareli Medrese
Hotel

Day 13: Trabzon, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Trabzonbus
5h
$2–25
Activities
- Gulbahar Hatun Mosque and Tomb
- Vazelon Monastery
Hotel

Day 14: Rize, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Rizebus
1h 30m
$1–16
Activities
- Fırtına Valley Rafting
- Senyuva Bridge
Hotel

15 days in Turkey
İzmirDenizliItinerary navigation
Day 1: İzmir, Turkey
Activities
- Alsancak
- Izmir Agora Open Air Museum
Hotel

Days 2–5: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
- Take the transfer from İzmir to Istanbultransfer
- Fly from İzmir to Istanbulplane
- Take the foot from İzmir to Istanbulwalk
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from İzmir to Istanbultrain
3h 45m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square
Hotel

Days 6–7: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Cappadociatrain
- Take the transfer from Istanbul to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Istanbul to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Cappadociataxi
3h 57m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Rose Valley Sunset Hike
- Turkish Night Show with Dinner
Hotel

Days 8–10: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Cappadocia to Antalyabus
7h 20m
$23–40
Activities
- Perge Ancient City
- Hadrians Gate
Hotel

Days 11–13: Alanya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Antalya to Alanyabus
2h 30m
$9–21
Activities
- Dim Cave Dim Magarasi
- Sapadere Canyon
Hotel

Day 14: Fethiye, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Fethiyebus
6h 5m
$25
Activities
- Lycian Way Hiking (Selected Section)
- Tomb of Amyntas
Hotel

Day 15: Denizli, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Fethiye to Denizlibus
3h 30m
$17–24
Activities
- Tripolis Ancient City
- Denizli Ataturk and Ethnography Museum
Hotel

16 days in Turkey
AlanyaTrabzonItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Alanya, Turkey
Activities
- Dim Cave Dim Magarasi
- Cleopatra Beach
Hotel

Days 4–6: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Antalyabus
2h 45m
$9–21
Activities
- Antalya Museum
- Tunektepe Cable Car
Hotel

Days 7–8: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Pigeon Valley
- Uchisar Castle
Hotel

Days 9–12: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hotel

Day 13: Ankara, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
5h 30m
$22–36
Activities
- Hacı Bayram Mosque
- Roman Bath Ruins
Hotel

Day 14: Kars, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Ankara to Karsbus
- Take the transfer from Ankara to Karstransfer
- Fly from Ankara to Karsplane
- Take the taxi from Ankara to Karstaxi
3h 34m
$107–469
Activities
- Lake Çıldır
- Fethiye Mosque
Hotel

Day 15: Erzurum, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
- Take the transfer from Kars to Erzurumtransfer
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
3h 15m
$23–30
Activities
- Shopping for Oltu Stone
- Rustem Pasa Caravanserai Tas Han
Hotel

Day 16: Trabzon, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Trabzonbus
5h
$2–25
Activities
- Trabzon Castle
- Sumela Monastery
Hotel

19 days in Turkey
AntalyaİzmirItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Antalya, Turkey
Activities
- Tunektepe Cable Car
- Perge Ancient City
Hotel

Days 4–5: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Zelve Open-Air Museum
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
Hotel

Days 6–9: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square
Hotel

Day 10: Ankara, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
5h 30m
$22–36
Activities
- Gençlik Parkı
- Atakule
Hotel

Day 11: Kars, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Ankara to Karsbus
- Take the transfer from Ankara to Karstransfer
- Fly from Ankara to Karsplane
- Take the taxi from Ankara to Karstaxi
3h 34m
$107–469
Activities
- Lake Çıldır
- Kars Gastronomy Tour
Hotel

Day 12: Erzurum, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
- Take the transfer from Kars to Erzurumtransfer
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
3h 15m
$23–30
Activities
- Shopping for Oltu Stone
- Tortum Waterfall
Hotel

Day 13: Trabzon, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Trabzonbus
5h
$2–25
Activities
- Trabzon Botanical Park
- Gulbahar Hatun Mosque and Tomb
Hotel

Day 14: Rize, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Rizebus
1h 30m
$1–16
Activities
- Botanical Tea Garden
- Rize Museum
Hotel

Days 15–17: Alanya, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Rize to Alanya
- Take the transfer from Rize to Alanyatransfer
- Fly from Rize to Alanyaplane
- Take the transfer from Rize to Alanyatransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Rize to Alanya
8h 1m
$103–437
Activities
- Dim River Dim Cayi
- Alanya Shipyard Tersane
Hotel

Day 18: Fethiye, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Fethiyebus
6h 5m
$25
Activities
- Fethiye Market
- Tomb of Amyntas
Hotel

Day 19: İzmir, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Fethiye to İzmirbus
- Take the transfer from Fethiye to İzmirtransfer
- Take the bus from Fethiye to İzmirbus
- Take the transfer from Fethiye to İzmirtransfer
- Take the bus from Fethiye to İzmirbus
6h 18m
$26–33
Activities
- Konak Square and Clock Tower
- Kadifekale
Hotel

21 days in Turkey
AlanyaGiresunItinerary navigation
Days 1–3: Alanya, Turkey
Activities
- Dim Cave Dim Magarasi
- Alanya Archeology Museum
Hotel

Days 4–6: Antalya, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Alanya to Antalyabus
2h 45m
$9–21
Activities
- Duden Waterfalls
- Tunektepe Cable Car
Hotel

Days 7–8: Cappadocia, Turkey
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Antalya to Cappadocia
- Take the transfer from Antalya to Cappadociatransfer
- Fly from Antalya to Cappadociaplane
- Take the taxi from Antalya to Cappadociataxi
- Take the bus from Antalya to Cappadociabus
4h 31m
$78–218
Activities
- Rose Valley Sunset Hike
- Zelve Open-Air Museum
Hotel

Days 9–12: Istanbul, Turkey
Transport
- Take the taxi from Cappadocia to Istanbultaxi
- Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbulplane
- Take the transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbultransfer
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
- Take the train from Cappadocia to Istanbultrain
3h 11m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square
Hotel

Day 13: Ankara, Turkey
Transport
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
- Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain
5h 30m
$22–36
Activities
- Anıtkabir
- State Art and Sculpture Museum
Hotel

Day 14: Kars, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Ankara to Karsbus
- Take the transfer from Ankara to Karstransfer
- Fly from Ankara to Karsplane
- Take the taxi from Ankara to Karstaxi
3h 34m
$107–469
Activities
- Sarıkamış Ski Center
- Local Cheese Producer Visit
Hotel

Day 15: Erzurum, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
- Take the transfer from Kars to Erzurumtransfer
- Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus
3h 15m
$23–30
Activities
- Cifte Minareli Medrese
- Yakutiye Medrese
Hotel

Day 16: Trabzon, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Trabzonbus
5h
$2–25
Activities
- Trabzon Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Trabzon Botanical Park
Hotel

Day 17: Rize, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Rizebus
1h 30m
$1–16
Activities
- Senyuva Bridge
- Palovit Waterfall
Hotel

Day 18: Ordu, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Rize to Ordubus
- Take the foot from Rize to Orduwalk
- Take the bus from Rize to Ordubus
4h 24m
$19–30
Activities
- Hoynat Island
- Ordu Chocolate Factory
Hotel

Days 19–21: Giresun, Turkey
Transport
- Take the bus from Ordu to Giresunbus
45 min
$2–15
Activities
- Giresun Museum
- Giresun City Walls
Hotel




