Travel Itinerary TURKEY

 Travel Itinerary

TURKEY

Turkey has something thrilling for everyone – world class hot air ballooning, swoon worthy beaches, historic biblical sites, iconic Grand Bazaar shopping and the bustling metropolis of Istanbul. It’s one exciting globetrotting moment after the next! Turkey travel is surprisingly easy to navigate. At the bottom of this 10 day Turkey itinerary, you will find travel tips and practical information like the best time to travel to Turkey, the top places to visit.

The Ultimate 10 Day Turkey Itinerary

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1) 10 DAYS TURKEY ITENERARY : - 1-4 DAYS: ISTANBUL.

2) 10 DAYS TURKEY ITINERARY : - 5-6 DAYS: EPHESUS AND PATARA

3) 10 DAYS TURKEY ITINERARY : - 7 DAY: ULUDAG

4) 10 DAYS TURKEY ITINERARY : - 8-9 DAYS: CAPPADOCIA

5) BEST TIME TO VISIT TURKEY.

10 Days Turkey Itinerary Days 1-4: Istanbul

• The first stop on our Turkey itinerary was 4 days in vibrant Istanbul. Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia and is a mesmerizing mix between ancient and modern. In the city center there are historic mosques and buildings right near hipster cafes and designer shops.

  With a population of 15 million, Istanbul is the largest city in Europe. You will likely spend most of your time on the European side but you can take a Bosphorus cruise right down the middle to see both sides. Even with it’s enormous size, you can still walk to most of the sightseeing spots.

Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque are “Must Sees” on Your 11 Day Turkey Itinerary

  

Hagia Sophia

To put this “historic” city into perspective, the oldest buildings in Istanbul are more than 600 years older than oldest buildings in Paris. This 6th Century cathedral was transformed into mosque in the 15th century. It was built by the roman emperor Justinian 1 as a Christian cathedral .

Blue Mosque:- Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. Blue Mosque is a stunning display of intricate tile work and windows.

 

 

Topkapi Palace

In this same area, you can check out Topkapi Palace, a former royal residence that is now a museum. This UNESCO Heritage site is the oldest surviving palace in the world. Make sure to check out the harem rooms.

 

 

Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar

Still in the old city, we headed to the Grand Bazaar and found this cute, colorful street. You can grab a quick bite to eat before you delve into the biggest shopping area you’ve ever seen. It conjures up images of traders traveling the Silk Road to bring precious and exotic spices to market.

GRAND BAZZAR

 

SPICE BAZZAR

 

Add a Bosphorus Cruise to Your Turkey Itinerary to See the Best of Istanbul

You can take a Bosphoros Cruise through the middle of 2 continents. We hopped on from the area called Ortaköy.  It’s a delightful, hour long cruise that gives a completely different view of Istanbul’s beautiful waterfront houses and palaces. The cruise take you from Europe to Asia and back to Europe. The Bosphorus bridge is also pleasant view. The bridge connects Europe and Asia together. One side is Europe other is Asia.

10 Day Turkey Itinerary

5-6 DAYS: EPHESUS AND PATARA

Ancient City of Ephesus 

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, three kilometers southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. Today the city ruins are one of the biggest tourist attraction in turkey.

 Patara

Just like Ephesus Patra is also a Greek city only the city ruins are near a beach which attracts tourists cause they can see the ruins and visit the beach at the same time.

10 Day Turkey Itinerary Day 7 : ULUDAG

Uludağ   is a mountain in Bursa Province, Turkey , with an elevation of 2,543 m (8,343 Ft.). In Turkish, Uludağ means " great mountain". Uludağ is a city in turkey which is covered by snow throughout the year. There are many fun things to do in Uludağ such as skiing, paragliding, ice skating etc.

10 DAYS TURKEY ITINERARY : - 8-9 DAYS: CAPPADOCIA

Cappadocia (pron. Cap-uh-dokia) is a region in the middle of Turkey comprised of multiple towns and villages. You should plan at least 2 nights here so you have 2 chances to watch or take a hot air balloon flight in case there are weather issues. Cappadocia has some really interesting and fun things to see but it’s pretty touristy, which is why 2-3 days is plenty.

Hot Air Balloon Ride is a Highlight of a 7 Day Turkey Itinerary

Cappadocia is world famous for hot air ballooning. The experiences are  spectacular. There are 2 take off times so you are able to fly and enjoying watching them afterwards.

Visiting the Valleys

If you plan to take a hot air balloon flight, you will get a bird’s eye view of the Cappadocia valleys. You should also go visit them on foot. One of the top things to do in Cappadocia is see all the different valleys. The landscape is otherworldly and there are interesting caves everywhere. 

Underground Cities

There are 200 underground cities in Cappadocia. The most famous and largest is Derinkuyu. Going 200 feet underground, it could house 20,000 people including their livestock stables.  Kaymakli, an underground city that’s further away, was discovered in 1963 when a local found a room behind a wall in his house. I’ve had dreams where I find a hallway and realize that my house was so much bigger than I thought, but could you imagine finding a whole city!!

Downtown Goreme

Downtown Goreme is a great place to walk around and shop for souvenirs like Turkish rugs, beautiful lamps and more. You’ll also find delicious restaurants. You can take a 15 min  walk to Goreme Open Air Museum and see churches from the 10th-12th centuries.

Staying in a Cave Hotel is Must for your 7 Day Turkey Itinerary

Staying in a cave hotel is a prime attraction in the area. We  stayed at Local Cave House because they had the super cool pool and we were only staying for a day so we wanted to be walking distance from town. In town there was an impressive rug store and lots of delicious restaurants.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TURKEY.

The most comfortable months are April-May and September-October. Visiting during the shoulder season will allow you to avoid crowds and hot temperatures.

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