Turkey Family-Friendly 8-Day Itinerary: Istanbul, Bodrum, Antalya, Ankara

1. Day 1: Istanbul
   Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes (13.2 km) from Istanbul Ataturk Airport

   Visit Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia for a taste of Istanbul's history.

2. Day 2: Istanbul to Bodrum
   Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes flight from Istanbul to Bodrum

   Explore Bodrum Amphitheater, underwater archaeology museum and the Crusader Castle.

3. Day 3: Bodrum
   Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes drive from Bodrum Amphitheater to Bodrum Castle

   Take a leisurely stroll along the Bodrum Marina and experience Bodrum's rich culture at Bodrum Castle and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

4. Day 4: Bodrum to Antalya
   Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 45 minutes flight from Bodrum to Antalya

   Take a walk around the Old town Kaleici, see the famous Aspendos Theatre and take a dip at the Konyaalti Beach.

5. Day 5: Antalya
   Estimated Travel Time: 15 minutes drive from Antalya Museum to Hadrian's Gate

   Visit Antalya Museum, Yivli Minaret Mosque, and the stunning Hadrian's Gate.

6. Day 6: Antalya to Ankara
   Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour 25 minutes flight from Antalya to Ankara

   Visit Atakule Tower, the old Ankara Castle and the beautiful Kocatepe Mosque.

7. Day 7: Ankara
   Estimated Travel Time: 15 minutes drive from Anitkabir to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

   Learn about Turkey's rich history at Anitkabir, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, and the Ethnographic Museum.

8. Day 8: Ankara
   Estimated Travel Time: 15 minutes drive from CerModern Ankara to the Ankara Citadel

   Visit CerModern Ankara for some contemporary art and take a walk on the Ankara Citadel for a beautiful skyline view.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Topkapi Palace (2-3 hours, ₺40)
• Blue Mosque (1-2 hours, free)
• Hagia Sophia (1-2 hours, ₺100)
• Bodrum Amphitheater (1-2 hours, ₺80)
• Underwater archaeology museum (1-2 hours, ₺50)
• Crusader Castle (1-2 hours, free)
• Bodrum Castle (1-2 hours, ₺30)
• Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (30 minutes, free)
• Old town Kaleici (1-2 hours, free)
• Aspendos Theatre (1-2 hours, ₺60)
• Konyaalti Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Antalya Museum (2-3 hours, ₺35)
• Yivli Minaret Mosque (30 minutes, free)
• Hadrian's Gate (30 minutes, free)
• Atakule Tower (1-2 hours, ₺40)
• Ankara Castle (1-2 hours, free)
• Kocatepe Mosque (30 minutes, free)
• Anitkabir (2-3 hours, free)
• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (2-3 hours, ₺30)
• Ethnographic Museum (1-2 hours, ₺15)
• CerModern Ankara (1-2 hours, free)
• Ankara Citadel (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: ₺480

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a trip to the Pamukkale natural hot springs. If you have less time, consider removing a day from Antalya.