Start: Agadir
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 6 nights
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Guzelyurt, Cappadocia
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Drive to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Fly to Adnan Menderes International Airport, Drive to Selcuk
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Selcuk
— 5 nights
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Pamukkale
— 3 nights
Fly to Istanbul Ataturk, Train to Edirne
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Edirne
— 3 nights
Drive
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Istanbul
— 7 nights
Fly
End: Agadir
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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.Change things up with a short trip to Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri in Derinkuyu (about 38 minutes away). There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum, appreciate the views at Gulludere Vadisi, and Head underground at Cappadocia Cave Dwellings.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Goreme road trip planning website.
Agadir, Morocco to Goreme is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Turkey Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. In February, daily temperatures in Goreme can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Guzelyurt.
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Take a break from Guzelyurt with a short trip to Kayaardi Baglari in Nigde, about 1h 10 min away.
To see reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Guzelyurt itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Goreme to Guzelyurt takes 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Selcuk.
To see reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Guzelyurt itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Goreme to Guzelyurt takes 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Selcuk.
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An ideal base camp for exploring the Aegean coastline, Selcuk draws big tourist crowds due to its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus.Selcuk is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Bibliotheque de Celsus, pause for some serene contemplation at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), examine the collection at TCDD Tren Muzesi, and look for gifts at Celsus Ceramic.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Selcuk online travel route builder.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Guzelyurt to Selcuk. In February, daytime highs in Selcuk are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.Go for a jaunt from Pamukkale to Denizli to see Tripolis Antik Kenti about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Hierapolis, take in the natural beauty of Pamukkale Thermal Pools, steep yourself in history at Byzantine Church, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.
Make your Pamukkale itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Traveling by car from Selcuk to Pamukkale takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Edirne.
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Edirne is a city in the northwestern Turkish province of Edirne in the region of East Thrace, close to Turkey's borders with Greece and Bulgaria. Change things up with these side-trips from Edirne: Uzunkopru (Ergene Koprusu) (in Uzunkopru), Ataturk Evi (in Kirklareli) and Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Camii (in Luleburgaz). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Selimiye Mosque, see the interesting displays at Beyazid II Kulliyesi Health Museum, snap pictures at Meric River Bridge, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gazi Mihal Camii.
To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Edirne online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of flight and train from Pamukkale to Edirne in 9.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Istanbul.
To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Edirne online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of flight and train from Pamukkale to Edirne in 9.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to 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: steep yourself in history at Hagia Sophia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, and admire the striking features of Dolmabahce Palace.
To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Istanbul online trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Edirne to Istanbul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In February in Istanbul, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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