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İstanbul, Türkiye
Byzantium. Constantinople. New Rome. Istanbul. This is a City of Majesty at the
Crossroads of the World (yes, I read the book before we left for Turkey and
highly suggest that you do as well). It has been a pinnacle point of trade,
travel, politics and war. Having been the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
and then of the Ottoman Empire, you’ll see influences of both reflected in the
architecture. Today’s Istanbul is a bustling metropolis where the traditional
and the modern beautifully exist side by side. During your 3 days in Istanbul,
you’ll not just witness historical landmarks but also enjoy the vibrant
nightlife, shop in bazaars, eat at hip cafes and restaurants, walk on cobbled
streets, take a ride on the tram, see the sights from the ferry/cruise while a
cool breeze teases you, and get scrubbed in a hammam. Istanbul will charm you
enough for you to want to return there again soon – I can’t wait to!
- Kadıköy Coast (Kadıköy Sahili)
- Ortaköy Sahili
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Cappadocia, Türkiye
For most people, Cappadocia equals a dreamy hot air balloon flight. But
Cappadocia is so much more than that – it’s also about the strange volcanic rock
formations called fairy chimneys, underground cities, cave churches, epic hikes,
interesting history, cave hotels and more. The reason we are recommending 3 days
in Cappadocia is the hot air balloon flights. These are weather dependent and
can be cancelled on the day of the flight. Hence, it is best to have at least
2-3 mornings in Cappadocia.
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Pamukkale, Türkiye
Take a flight from Cappadocia (either Kayseri or Nevsehir airports) to Izmir
(Adnan Menderes Airport) this morning. For the purpose of this itinerary, we are
going to assume that you’ll be renting a self-drive car. So, take a rental car
at the airport itself (please pre-book this online) and drive off to your next
destination – Pamukkale which is 224 km (3 hours away) Pamukkale is a very small
town with only a few hotels. People usually only stay for one night to see the
white limestone terraces of Pamukkale and the historic city of Hierapolis.
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Selçuk, Türkiye
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Alaçatı, Türkiye
- Kleopatra Koyu
- Çeşme Kalesi