8 days in The Balkans Itinerary

Antakya is the seat of the Hatay Province in southern Turkey.In ancient times, Antakya was known as Antioch, and was for centuries one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. On the 13th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Hatay Archeology Museum and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Habibi Neccar Mosque.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Antakya vacation planning site.

Istanbul to Antakya is an approximately 11.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Istanbul in February, you will find days in Antakya are somewhat warmer (19°C), and nights are slightly colder (5°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gaziantep.

A haven for foodies, Gaziantep boasts almost 200 bakeries with what many claim to be the best baklava in the world.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Zeugma Mosaic Museum, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Elmaci Pazari, and then look for gifts at Bakircilar Carsisi. On your second day here, explore the historical opulence of Gaziantep Castle, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Gaziantep Zoo, then examine the collection at Hamam Muzesi, and finally examine the collection at Emine Gogus Mutfak Muzesi.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Gaziantep trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Antakya to Gaziantep takes 3 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Antakya in February; daily highs in Gaziantep reach 15°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sanliurfa.

Şanlıurfa, often simply known as Urfa or Al-Ruha, in ancient times Edessa, is a city with 561,465 inhabitants in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. On the 16th (Thu), explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of Abraham, contemplate the long history of Balikligol, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Halil Ul Rahman Mosque. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Mutfak Muzesi, admire the masterpieces at Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Gumruk Han.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Sanliurfa online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Gaziantep to Sanliurfa takes 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Adiyaman.

On the 18th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Sofraz Ruins.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Adiyaman trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sanliurfa to Adiyaman takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in February, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Sanliurfa.

On the 18th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Gumruk Han, steep yourself in history at Balikligol, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Halil Ul Rahman Mosque.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sanliurfa day trip tool.

Getting from Adiyaman to Sanliurfa by car takes about 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive back home.