Maximum Destination and Limited Time: Travel Turkey

Over the last few weeks, I think with the coming of summer, I've started seeing similar questions in Reddit communities: Is it possible to plan something like this in X days? How can these destinations be visited in X days? I've answered a few such questions, but when similar questions came up, I thought I'd write a post.


First of all, I have to say that the suggestions here are valid for average days. In cases such as snowfall and public holidays, there may be time problems. Then, it is worth paying attention to the proportions of the places you want to see and the number of days you can spare.

Turkey is one of the world's top 40 countries by area. Smaller than Pakistan and Egypt, larger than Chile and France. We could say it's slightly larger than the state of Texas, or like New Mexico and Montano combined... The most touristic places in Turkey are located in different regions. For example, Istanbul is in the Marmara, while Antalya is in the Mediterranean. Bodrum and Marmaris are in the Aegean. Cappadocia is located in Central Anatolia. Of these four regions, there are three more. It is geographically divided into seven. (There are 81 provinces politically, but there are seven regions geographically.)

Where should I start my trip?

I definitely recommend starting where you want to spend the least or most of your time. Considering that you will come by plane, then the most ideal place would be Istanbul, Antalya or Izmir. After spending time at your destination, you can move on to the next destination. You may ask why I recommend Istanbul, Antalya or Izmir airports. You are much more likely to find domestic flights from airports in these cities. Detailed information: Domestic Flights in Turkey

If you are entering Turkey from Bulgaria or Greece with your own car, the nearest destination will be Istanbul. Then you can drive south for places like Pamukkale, Bodrum, Marmaris. If you continue in the direction of Cappadocia, Mardin or the Black Sea after Istanbul, you can save the western and southern parts for the next visit.

Roadways, Railways, or Airways?

The title of the post is about maximum travel in limited day. Unfortunately, it would be impossible to create this post if the budget is minimal. So I have to recommend the airline in the first place. On the other hand, there are no airports everywhere or there are limited flights from certain destinations. For close distances, you can travel by bus. Detail about it: Intercity & International Bus Transport in Turkey

I'm a little hesitant about trains. On the other hand, you can travel from Istanbul to Eskişehir and Ankara by high-speed railway. In addition, high-speed railway can be considered when traveling from Istanbul to Konya.

If you are thinking of renting a car, I think you should make your reservation before you come. You may not find the car you want when you arrive, or the price may have changed.

Your Route Has Been Created

I have marked a few of the most popular places in Turkey on the map below.

A - Istanbul (Topkapi and more)
B - Izmir
C - Mugla (Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalaman etc.)
D - Antalya (Alanya, Manavgat etc.)
E - Denizli (Pamukkale)
F - Trabzon (Sumela Monastery)
G - Konya (Mevlana Museum etc.)
H - Ankara
I - Mardin (Mor Hananyo Monastery etc.)
J - Sanliurfa
K - Diyarbakir (Cahit Sitki Taranci Museum etc.)
L - Nevsehir (Cappadocia etc.)


turkey trip plan


12 places are marked on the map. It is impossible to visit all of them in 21 days, not 12. If you want to visit as many points as possible, you can create a circular route. Especially if you are traveling with your own car or rental car. Traveling between these points by bus without using the airline will take time. There are no flights between points E and L. You have to go to A and transfer.

I hope it was helpful in understanding the general framework. If you share your questions in the comment section, I would like to assist...


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  1. The places mentioned in the blog must be visited if you to turkey. The information in this blog is very important for anyone visiting turkey in the nearby future.

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