10 days in Turkey Itinerary
10 days in Turkey Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Turkey travel route planner
Start: Dubai
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Istanbul
— 6 nights
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Pamukkale
— 3 nights
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End: Dubai
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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.Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Bentler Tabiat Parki. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia, steep yourself in history at Basilica Cistern, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Istanbul online tour itinerary planner.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Istanbul is an approximately 8-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dubai to Istanbul. Traveling from Dubai in April, expect Istanbul to be cooler, temps between 20°C and 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Pamukkale.
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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.On the 11th (Sat), admire the striking features of Akhan Kervansaray, then visit Karahayit, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and finally take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then explore the ancient world of Laodikeia, and then Head underground at Kaklik Cave.
To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Pamukkale trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow time for travel 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.