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Istanbul
— 16 nights
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Bilecik
— 3 nights
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Antalya
— 10 nights
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Istanbul
— 16 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.Visiting Bosphorus Strait and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Do your shopping at Kapali Carsi and Istiklal Caddesi. Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring nature at Bentler Tabiat Parki. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Ortakoy, admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, discover the deep blue sea with Deepist Diving & Travel, and get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace.
For where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Istanbul vacation app.
Lahore, Pakistan to Istanbul is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Lahore to Istanbul is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Lahore in December, plan for colder days and about the same nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 7°C by day to 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Bilecik.
Things to do in Istanbul
Highlights from your trip
Bilecik
— 3 nights
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Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi and Dursun FakIh Turbesi. When in Bilecik, make a side trip to see Bozuyuk Sarar Alisveris Merkezi in Bozuyuk, approximately Bozuyuk away.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bilecik route builder site.
Drive from Istanbul to Bilecik in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Istanbul in January: high temperatures in Bilecik hover around 7°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Antalya.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bilecik route builder site.
Drive from Istanbul to Bilecik in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Istanbul in January: high temperatures in Bilecik hover around 7°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Antalya.
Things to do in Bilecik
Side Trip
Highlights from your trip
Antalya
— 10 nights
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Offering both sandy beaches packed with modern amenities and a historical town center filled with Roman ruins and Ottoman mosques, Antalya serves as one of the country's major tourist destinations.Kaleici and Perge Ancient City are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit Sagalassos and Hadrian's Gate for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Antalya: Manavgat Mosque (in Manavgat), Side (Ancient Theater, Q Spa & Wellness, &more) and Alanya (Alanya Arkeoloji Muzesi & Kleopatra Beach). Spend the 19th (Tue) exploring nature at Gulluk Dagi (Termessos) Milli Parki. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Lower Duden Waterfalls, examine the collection at Antalya Muzesi, browse the different shops at TerraCity, and kick back and relax at Lara Beach.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Antalya road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Bilecik to Antalya takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Bilecik in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Antalya: highs are around 17°C and lows about 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Antalya
Side Trips
Highlights from your trip
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.
Antalya Province travel guide
Once a land of ancient cities, Antalya Province lies along the Mediterranean coast and is now home to Turkey's largest international sea resort. Tour the narrow, cobbled streets and historical houses in the province's eponymous city, or pay a visit to the World Heritage Site of Xanthos. Ancient cities and ruins scattered throughout the province give it its historical character. The 657 km (408 mi) long shoreline offers plenty of space to relax along its immaculate beaches and ports. Fill your holiday itinerary with a yacht tour, game of golf, rock climbing, and bird-watching.
