10 days in The Balkans Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, then slough off your stress at Turkish baths, then explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, and finally wander the streets of Taksim Square.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip planner.

Karachi, Pakistan to Istanbul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Traveling from Karachi to Istanbul, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Karachi in July, expect Istanbul to be little chillier, temps between 34°C and 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to fly to Konya.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, don't miss a visit to Sille, take an in-depth tour of Mevlana Muzesi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Aziziye Cami, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sems-i Tebrizi Tomb & Mosque.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Konya visit planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Konya in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Istanbul in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Konya, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Goreme.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Goreme attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Konya to Goreme takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July in Goreme, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Antalya.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): kick back and relax at Konyaalti Beach, see the interesting displays at Antalya Muzesi, and then visit Kaleici. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the ancient world of Perge Ancient City, then delve into the distant past at Aspendos Ruins, then delve into the distant past at Hadrian's Gate, and finally look for gifts at Marina Leather.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Antalya trip planner.

You can take a bus from Goreme to Antalya in 9 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Goreme in July, expect Antalya to be somewhat warmer, temps between 41°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Izmir.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Agora Open Air Museum, then don't miss a visit to Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower), then stroll through Cukuralti Halk Plaji, and finally take a stroll through Kemeralti Market.

To see where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Izmir online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Antalya to Izmir takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Izmir is a bit cooler than Antalya - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Little Hagia Sophia, contemplate the long history of Historic Areas of Istanbul, then admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then get to know the fascinating history of Sultanahmet District, and finally admire the striking features of Rustem Pasha Mosque. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mihrimah Sultan Camii, kick back and relax at Suma Beach, then kick back and relax at Dalia Beach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eyüp Sultan Mosque.

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Fly from Izmir to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. In July, Istanbul is a bit warmer than Izmir - with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.