Turkey in 14 Days: 3 Recommended 14-Day Itineraries to Turkey

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Turkey 14-Day Itinerary Options
Plan your 2-week holiday in Turkey with Bookmundi. Our 14-day itinerary suggestions include covering the major highlights in Istanbul, Antalya, and Cappadocia, cruising in the Yedi Islands, and learning history and culture in Van.
Itinerary #1: A Complete Package of Turkey


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Begin your trip in Istanbul | Arrival | Istanbul |
Day 2 | Visit Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar | Sightseeing | Istanbul |
Day 3 | Wander through the spice market | Shopping | Istanbul |
Day 4 | Explore the underground city of Kaymakli | History | Cappadocia |
Day 5 | Visit Goreme Museum | Sightseeing | Cappadocia |
Day 6 | Catch a flight to Antalya | Transfer | Antalya |
Day 7 | See Duden Waterfalls | Nature | Antalya |
Day 8 | Tour Fethiye | Sightseeing | Fethiye |
Day 9 | Explore Fethiye’s islands by boat | Boating | Fethiye |
Day 10 | Head to Bodrum | Sightseeing | Bodrum |
Day 11 | Visit Pamukkale | History | Pamukkale |
Day 12 | Take in Pamukkale’s thermal springs | Relaxation | Pamukkale |
Day 13 | See the House of Mary | Religion | Izmir |
Day 14 | Bid farewell to Istanbul | Departure |

Cover the most sought-after sites in 14 days in Turkey. Starting and ending in Istanbul, this trip will take you through Goreme, Kaymakli, Fethiye, and Pamukkale. Visit the spice market while in Istanbul and cover iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Then head to Cappadocia, where you can visit underground cities such as Kaymakli. Head to Antalya, which is home to legendary hikes and quaint coastal restaurants. Also included is a visit to the Turkish Riveria in Fethiye, during which you will visit its surrounding islands on a boat. For some exciting nightlife, journey to Bodrum and its bar street. Relax in the thermal pools in Pamukkale and get a glimpse of Ephesus' history. See all tours in Turkey.
Itinerary #2: Treasures of Turkey

Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Istanbul | Arrival | Istanbul |
Day 2 | Explore the city of Ottomans | Sightseeing | Istanbul |
Day 3 | Relive World War I in Gallipoli | History | Gallipoli |
Day 4 | Visit Troy and Pergamum | History | Izmir |
Day 5 | Venture through Ephesus and Kusadasi | History | Kusadasi |
Day 6 | Tour Pamukkale | Relaxation | Pamukkale |
Day 7 | Transfer to Bodrum | Local culture | Bodrum |
Day 8 | Sail to Orak Island, stay overnight in Cokertme | Cruise | Cokertme |
Day 9 | Cruise through Yedi Adalar’s islands | Cruise | Yedi Islands |
Day 10 | Visit Longoz | Nature | Longoz National Park |
Day 11 | Explore Cleopatra Island | History and beach | Mugla |
Day 12 | Cruise to Kargi Bay | Cruise | Mugla |
Day 13 | Sail to Pabucburnu, return to Bodrum | Cruise | Bodrum |
Day 14 | Depart Bodrum | Departure |

Sail down the mythical Aegean and unravel the rich past of Turkey in two weeks. Start in Istanbul and make your way down the coast, stopping in Troy, Pamukkale, and Pergamum. Relive the First World War in Gallipoli and visit Ephesus and Kusadasi. Set sail on the Aegean after you have reached the coast and visit its islands. Explore the marine life in the crystal clear waters of Orak Island. Cruise along the Yedi Adalar's islands, enjoying a buffet lunch. Head to Cleopatra Island, which was believed to be the ancient queen's secret paradise. Then, spend some quality time swimming in Kargi Bay before departing from Bodrum. Describe your ideal 14-day Turkish tour for a customized itinerary.
Itinerary #3: History of Turkey

Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel | Arrival | Istanbul |
Day 2 | Flight to Trabzon. Visit Hagia Sophia and Sumela Monastery. Drive along the Black Sea coast to Hopa | Sightseeing | Artvin |
Day 3 | Travel through scenic landscapes of Artvin, Ishan, and Georgian Valleys to Erzurum | Sightseeing | Erzurum |
Day 4 | Explore Erzurum, visit the Aras River valley, and the battlefield site of Sarikamis. Explore Ani, the ancient Armenian city near Kars | History & sightseeing | Kars |
Day 5 | Journey to Dogubayazit, passing Mount Ararat. Visit Ishak Pasha Palace. Continue to Van | Cultural Exploration | Van |
Day 6 | Explore the Hosap Fortress and Akdamar Island on Lake Van. Visit the Church of the Holy Cross | History & scenic exploration | Van |
Day 7 | Travel to Tatvan via Lake Van's southern shore. Visit Nemrut Volcano Crater and Seljuk monuments of Ahlat | Nature & history | Tatvan |
Day 8 | Pass through Bitlis Gorge, Batman, and Hasankeyf. Visit Midyat's Silver Bazaar and Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin | Culture & history | Mardin |
Day 9 | Visit Deir-Al-Zafaran Monastery and Diyarbakir's 10 Arches Bridge | Religious & architecture | Diyarbakir |
Day 10 | Visit Ulu Cami in Diyarbakir. Travel to Mount Nemrut to explore the Commagene Kingdom tombs and Colossal Statues. Sunset viewing at Nemrut summit | History | Mt. Nemrut |
Day 11 | Visit Göbekli Tepe. Explore Holy Pools of Abraham and the sacred cave in Sanliurfa | Archaeology & religion | Sanliurfa |
Day 12 | Visit Sanliurfa's Ottoman Bazaar and Archaeology Museum. Continue to Gaziantep and explore Zeugma Mosaic Museum | Culture & history | Gaziantep |
Day 13 | Flight to Istanbul. Free time to explore | Free day | Istanbul |
Day 14 | Trip ends in Istanbul | Departure |
This Turkey 14-day itinerary plan takes you on a journey through diverse landscapes, rich history, and cultural landmarks. Beginning in Istanbul, you will explore the city before flying to Trabzon to visit the 14th-century Hagia Sophia and Sumela Monastery. Travel along the Black Sea coast to Artvin, Erzurum, and Kars, visiting ancient sites like Ani and the Sarikamis battlefield. The adventure continues with a visit to Mount Ararat and Ishak Pasha Palace, followed by a trip to Van and its famous Akdamar Island. Explore the stunning landscapes of Nemrut Volcano and Seljuk monuments before heading to Mardin to admire the Kasimiye Medrese and Deir-Al-Zafaran Monastery. Visit historical sites in Diyarbakir, including Ulu Cami and Mount Nemrut’s colossal statues. Explore Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, in Sanliurfa, before finishing the tour in Gaziantep with the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. The trip ends with a return to Istanbul.
Planning 14 days Itinerary of Turkey?
The above itineraries are a glimpse into the possibilities that 14 days in Turkey can open up. More ideas for the duration are available in our list of 14-day Turkey itineraries. Don’t have 14 days to spare? Then check out our guide on how many days to spend in Turkey for more ideas. You can also contact our local travel expert to create a customized trip. Or book one of the packaged tours in Turkey.
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