11 days in Turkey Itinerary

A prosperous hub of tourism on the Mediterranean coastline, Fethiye boasts one of Turkey's finest natural harbors.

Step out of the city life by going to Oludeniz PlajI and Oludeniz. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tlos and Ancient Rock Tombes. Go for a jaunt from Fethiye to Oludeniz to see Babadag about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Team Joseph, steep yourself in history at Downtown Fethiye, look for gifts at Anadolu el Sanatlari, and explore the stunning scenery at Saklikent Milli Parki.

Plan my day in Fethiye using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine to Fethiye is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Turkey Time (TRT) is 1 hour. When traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Fethiye: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Dalaman.

Dalaman is a district, as well as the central town of that district, situated on the southwestern coast of Turkey, in the Muğla Province.Dalaman Stream (Dalaman çayı) forms much of the western border of the district, where its neighbors are Köyceğiz and Ortaca districts. On the 6th (Thu), stroll through Sarsala Koyu, stroll through Sarigerme Public Beach, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Dalaman online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Fethiye to Dalaman takes an hour. In May in Dalaman, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Marmaris.

One of Turkey's major port towns and tourist resorts, Marmaris sits on the stretch of the Mediterranean coastline popularly known as the "Turkish Riviera." Nestled between verdant mountain ranges and the sea, Marmaris draws sailors and divers from around the globe, its marinas packed with private yachts and tour boats.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): see exotic creatures in open habitats at Marmaris Travel Center, then enjoy the sand and surf at Marmaris Beach, then explore the historical opulence of Marmaris Museum, and finally wander the streets of Bar Street Marmaris. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a splash at Marmaris Atlantis Waterpark, enjoy the sand and surf at Icmeler Beach, then stop by Kurt Jewellery, then take in the waterfront activity at Marmaris Marina, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Marmaris itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Dalaman to Marmaris takes 1.5 hours. In May in Marmaris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Istanbul.

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.

Get some historical perspective at Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami . Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Istanbul: Delmece Yaylasi (in Cinarcik) and Su Dusen Selalesi (in Termal). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait, explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Rustem Pasha Mosque.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Istanbul road trip app.

You can fly from Marmaris to Istanbul in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Marmaris in May, plan for little chillier days in Istanbul, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.