15 days in Turkey Itinerary

15 days in Turkey Itinerary

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Start: Kuala Lumpur
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 3 nights
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Pamukkale
— 2 nights
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Istanbul
— 9 nights
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End: Kuala Lumpur
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Goreme, Cappadocia

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Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.
Goreme is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, stop by Yastik's, admire the verdant scenery at Gulludere Vadisi, and admire the landmark architecture of Ortahisar Abdioglu Camii.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Goreme route maker.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Goreme is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Goreme due to the time zone difference. In April, Goreme is colder than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Pamukkale.

Things to do in Goreme

Outdoors · Tours · Parks · Nature

Side Trip

Ortahisar Abdioglu Camii
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Must see
Off-Road Tours
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Balloon Ride
Balloon Rides
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Goreme National Park ©
World heritage site
Goreme National Park
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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.
Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): push the limits with an extreme tour, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and then take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Hierapolis, then delve into the distant past at Laodikeia, and then get outside with Pamukkale Balloons.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Pamukkale trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by flight from Goreme to Pamukkale takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Istanbul.

Things to do in Pamukkale

Outdoors · Historic Sites · Tours · Nature

Side Trip

Laodikeia
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Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
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Pamukkale Thermal Pools ©
World heritage site
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
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Hierapolis ©
World heritage site
Hierapolis
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Istanbul

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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.
Istanbul is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip planner.

You can fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.

Things to do in Istanbul

Historic Sites · Parks · Nature · Museums
Highlights from your trip
Hagia Sophia ©
Must see
Hagia Sophia
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Basilica Cistern ©
Must see
Basilica Cistern
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque ©
Must see
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
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Architectural Buildings · History Museums · Sacred & Religious Sites
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.