{"id":263841,"date":"2026-06-19T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=263841"},"modified":"2026-06-20T11:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:15:11","slug":"turkey-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul City Break, Cappadocia &#038; Aegean Route in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Turkey isn&#8217;t a single destination \u2013 it&#8217;s a set of <strong>parallel universes<\/strong> that happen to share one set of borders. You can spend a week here without ever leaving an air-conditioned all-inclusive bubble, or sleep out under the stars right on top of ancient ruins. The key to building the perfect <strong>Turkey itinerary<\/strong> isn&#8217;t chasing the objectively &#8220;best&#8221; places, but the ones <strong>that suit you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because the country is enormous (it&#8217;s over 700 km from Istanbul to Antalya), don&#8217;t try to see everything at once. It&#8217;s far better to pick one cleverly assembled route and really enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide you&#8217;ll find <strong>six ready-made day-by-day itineraries<\/strong> \u2013 from a three-day Istanbul city break, through the most popular Istanbul + Cappadocia combo and an Aegean ancient route by car, to a family resort with day trips. We&#8217;ll also explain <strong>the best ways to get between regions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b4699e0a9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b4699e0a9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hb-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hot air balloons over Cappadocia at dawn\" class=\"wp-image-231786\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hb-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hb-3-300x200.jpg 300w, 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.5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ibrahim-Can DURAN \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#How_to_build_your_own_itinerary\" >How to build your own itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_1_Istanbul_city_break_3%E2%80%934_days\" >Itinerary 1: Istanbul city break (3\u20134 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_2_Istanbul_Cappadocia_7_days\" >Itinerary 2: Istanbul + Cappadocia (7 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_3_Aegean_ancient_route_by_car_10_days\" >Itinerary 3: Aegean ancient route by car (10 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_4_Resort_day_trips_7%E2%80%9310_nights\" >Itinerary 4: Resort + day trips (7\u201310 nights)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_5_Grand_Tour_14_days\" >Itinerary 5: Grand Tour (14 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Itinerary_6_Family_all-inclusive_7_nights\" >Itinerary 6: Family all-inclusive (7 nights)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Where_to_go_next\" >Where to go next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Whats_the_best_itinerary_for_a_first_visit_to_Turkey\" >What&#8217;s the best itinerary for a first visit to Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#How_many_days_is_enough_for_Istanbul\" >How many days is enough for Istanbul?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Is_it_worth_renting_a_car_in_Turkey_or_flying\" >Is it worth renting a car in Turkey, or flying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#Can_you_fit_Istanbul_Cappadocia_and_the_sea_into_one_vacation\" >Can you fit Istanbul, Cappadocia and the sea into one vacation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-itinerary\/#When_to_set_out_on_which_itinerary\" >When to set out on which itinerary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3\u20134 days:<\/strong> <strong>Istanbul city break<\/strong> (sights, bazaars, the Bosphorus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 days:<\/strong> <strong>Istanbul + Cappadocia<\/strong> \u2013 the most popular combination for a first visit (city + balloons).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 days:<\/strong> <strong>Aegean ancient route by car<\/strong> (Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Ka\u015f).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7\u201310 nights:<\/strong> <strong>resort on the riviera + day trips<\/strong> (Pamukkale, boat trip, rafting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14 days:<\/strong> <strong>Grand Tour<\/strong> (Istanbul + Cappadocia + ancient sites + sea).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> domestic flights (~\u00a325) are the secret weapon; long-distance buses are cheap; a car is comfortable \u26a0\ufe0f (watch out for the HGS toll).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> city and ancient sites in <strong>spring\/autumn<\/strong>, beaches <strong>June\u2013September<\/strong>, balloons <strong>April\u2013June and September\u2013October<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_build_your_own_itinerary\"><\/span>How to build your own itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkey is huge, so smart transport is everything. You have three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domestic flights<\/strong> are the secret weapon for covering big distances \u2013 Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly everywhere, and a ticket booked in advance costs around <strong>\u00a325<\/strong>. Istanbul to Cappadocia (Kayseri\/Nev\u015fehir) takes about an hour and a half.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-distance buses<\/strong> (Kamil Ko\u00e7, Metro Turizm) are modern and cheap \u2013 the overnight Istanbul\u2013Cappadocia service (10\u201312 h) costs \u00a320\u201332, with tickets via <em>obilet.com<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A car<\/strong> is ideal for the Aegean coast and the ancient sites. \u26a0\ufe0f Remember the electronic <strong>HGS<\/strong> toll \u2013 you can&#8217;t pay it in cash or by card, the vehicle has to have a chip (the rental company sorts this out), or you risk a fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_CARRENTAL_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Itinerary<\/th><th>Length<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>When to go<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Istanbul city break<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u20134 days<\/td><td>couples, foodies, culture<\/td><td>spring, autumn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Istanbul + Cappadocia<\/strong><\/td><td>7 days<\/td><td>first visit, romance<\/td><td>April\u2013June, Sept\u2013Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aegean ancient route<\/strong><\/td><td>10 days<\/td><td>independent travellers, history lovers<\/td><td>May, September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resort + day trips<\/strong><\/td><td>7\u201310 nights<\/td><td>families, relaxation + sightseeing<\/td><td>June\u2013September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Tour<\/strong><\/td><td>14 days<\/td><td>maximalists, organised tours<\/td><td>May, September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family all-inclusive<\/strong><\/td><td>7 nights<\/td><td>families with young children<\/td><td>July\u2013August, September<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b4699ebc5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b4699ebc5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px.jpg\" alt=\"Itinerary 1: Istanbul city break (3\u20134 days)\" class=\"wp-image-232015\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-1-istanbul-city-break-3-4-dny-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mathias Reding \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_1_Istanbul_city_break_3%E2%80%934_days\"><\/span>Itinerary 1: Istanbul city break (3\u20134 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three days is the ideal minimum for <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/istanbul-turkey-things-to-do\/\">Istanbul<\/a>. Stay in the historic <strong>Sultanahmet<\/strong> district (everything within walking distance) or in livelier <strong>Beyo\u011flu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 \u2013 the classic trio:<\/strong> in the morning <strong>Hagia Sophia<\/strong> (tourists on the upper gallery for \u20ac25 \u26a0\ufe0f \u2013 the ground floor is for worshippers only, often under scaffolding), then the underground <strong>Basilica Cistern<\/strong> (~\u20ac38) and in the afternoon <strong>Topkap\u0131 Palace<\/strong> (~\u20ac55).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2 \u2013 bazaars and views:<\/strong> the <strong>Grand Bazaar<\/strong> (haggle \u2013 start at 40\u201350% of the asking price), the <strong>Spice Bazaar<\/strong> for spices and tea, plus a <em>bal\u0131k ekmek<\/em> (fish sandwich) by the Galata Bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3 \u2013 Europe and Asia from the deck:<\/strong> the <strong>Galata Tower<\/strong>, \u0130stiklal Avenue and then a public <em>\u015eehir Hatlar\u0131<\/em> ferry (a few lira with an \u0130stanbulkart) across to Asian <strong>Kad\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong> for street food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 4 (optional) \u2013 relax:<\/strong> a traditional <strong>hammam<\/strong> bath (\u00c7emberlita\u015f from ~\u20ac68), more in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=231924\">hammams, bazaars and haggling<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Watch out for taxi drivers (a favourite trick: swapping a 100-lira note for a 10-lira one) \u2013 use the BiTaksi or Uber apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b4699f07a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b4699f07a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px.jpg\" alt=\"Itinerary 2: Istanbul + Cappadocia (7 days)\" class=\"wp-image-232016\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-2-istanbul-kappadokie-7-dni-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Emre Can Acer \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_2_Istanbul_Cappadocia_7_days\"><\/span>Itinerary 2: Istanbul + Cappadocia (7 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular combination for a first visit to Turkey \u2013 and the one that bags those iconic photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Days 1\u20133:<\/strong> Istanbul (see Itinerary 1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 4 \u2013 flight between worlds:<\/strong> a morning flight to Kayseri or Nev\u015fehir (1.5 h), a transfer to the little town of <strong>G\u00f6reme<\/strong> and a stay in an authentic <strong>cave hotel<\/strong>. The local speciality for non-vegetarians is <em>testi kebab<\/em>, slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 5 \u2013 balloons and fairy chimneys:<\/strong> a 4 a.m. wake-up call and a <strong>balloon flight<\/strong> over the fairytale landscape (\u20ac250\u2013450 in season, around \u20ac100 off-season \u26a0\ufe0f). In the afternoon, the <strong>G\u00f6reme Open Air Museum<\/strong> (rock-cut churches with frescoes, a UNESCO site).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 6 \u2013 underground and valleys:<\/strong> a <em>Green Tour<\/em> to the <strong>Derinkuyu<\/strong> underground city and a walk through the <strong>Ihlara<\/strong> Valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 7:<\/strong> a morning flight back to Istanbul and departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Balloons don&#8217;t fly when it&#8217;s windy \u2013 so set aside at least 3 nights in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cappadocia-turkey-things-to-do\/\">Cappadocia<\/a> as a buffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b4699f50e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b4699f50e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px.jpg\" alt=\"Itinerary 3: Aegean ancient route by car (10 days)\" class=\"wp-image-232017\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-3-egejsky-anticky-okruh-autem-px-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Hacer Yamandag \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_3_Aegean_ancient_route_by_car_10_days\"><\/span>Itinerary 3: Aegean ancient route by car (10 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For history lovers who don&#8217;t want to stay put in one spot. This route pairs the best ancient ruins with the turquoise sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Days 1\u20132 \u2013 \u0130zmir and Ephesus:<\/strong> arrive in \u0130zmir, pick up a hire car and stay in the wine village of <strong>\u015eirince<\/strong>. In the morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ephesus-turkey-ancient-city\/\">Ephesus<\/a> (\u20ac40 entry + \u20ac15 for the Terrace Houses) \u2013 be at the gate by 8 a.m., before the crowds from the cruise ships arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 3\u20134 \u2013 Pamukkale:<\/strong> the white travertine terraces of <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pamukkale-turkey-guide\/\">Pamukkale<\/a> (\u20ac30, walked <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Littleshoes\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/littleshoes\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">barefoot<\/a><\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f) and ancient Hierapolis above them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 5\u20137 \u2013 Fethiye and \u00d6l\u00fcdeniz:<\/strong> head down to the coast, the Blue Lagoon and <strong>paragliding<\/strong> off Mount Babada\u011f. 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic beach holiday in a smarter package \u2013 for those who can&#8217;t bear to just lie around but still love a touch of all-inclusive luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base:<\/strong> the Antalya region \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/side\/\">Side<\/a> for sand and ancient ruins right outside the hotel gates, <strong>Kemer<\/strong> for mountains and pine forests (heads up, there are pebbles), <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alanya-turkey\/\">Alanya<\/a> for buzz and lower prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 1\u20133:<\/strong> acclimatise, swim and hit the buffet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 4:<\/strong> a full-day trip to <strong>Pamukkale<\/strong> (~\u20ac65) \u2013 either through your tour rep (pricier but guaranteed) or a local agency (cheaper).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 5\u20136:<\/strong> sea and a scrub in the hotel spa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 7:<\/strong> a boat trip along the <strong>Green Canyon<\/strong> near Manavgat (~\u20ac62) or rafting in the K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For how to pick a good resort and avoid getting caught out, see our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-all-inclusive-holidays\/\">all-inclusive in Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b469a03b0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b469a03b0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_5_Grand_Tour_14_days\"><\/span>Itinerary 5: Grand Tour (14 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A plan for those who have time and want a bit of everything. It combines flights and driving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Days 1\u20134:<\/strong> Istanbul (sights, the Bosphorus, food).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 5\u20137:<\/strong> fly to Cappadocia (balloons, underground cities, treks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 8\u20139:<\/strong> fly via Istanbul to \u0130zmir, pick up a hire car, Ephesus and \u015eirince.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 10\u201311:<\/strong> Pamukkale and the drive down to the sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Days 12\u201314:<\/strong> relax on the beaches around Fethiye or Ka\u015f, flying home from Dalaman or Antalya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The pace is brisk, but you&#8217;ll see the best of western Turkey. \u26a0\ufe0f The east (Nemrut, Lake Van, G\u00f6bekli Tepe) is fascinating, but because of the security situation near the Syrian and Iraqi borders it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-safety-guide\/\">currently not recommended<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36b469a0ae2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36b469a0ae2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px.jpg\" alt=\"Itinerary 6: Family all-inclusive (7 nights)\" class=\"wp-image-232020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/turkey-itinerar-6-rodinna-all-inclusive-7-noci-px-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mark John Hilario \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary_6_Family_all-inclusive_7_nights\"><\/span>Itinerary 6: Family all-inclusive (7 nights)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do so many families flock here? Because the kind of money that gets you a self-catering apartment elsewhere in the Med lands you a five-star resort with a water park in Turkey. Plenty of UK airports (including London, Manchester and Birmingham) fly direct to Antalya throughout the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to choose a hotel:<\/strong> <strong>Lara\/Kundu<\/strong> (15 min from the airport, fine sand, great for the littlest ones), <strong>T\u00fcrkler\/Okurcalar<\/strong> (isolated resorts with water slides), <strong>Alanya<\/strong> (the liveliest and cheapest).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to expect:<\/strong> ultra all-inclusive with imported alcohol, ice cream all day and kids&#8217; clubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>The downsides:<\/strong> after five days the food at weaker hotels starts to repeat itself (chicken and meatballs on a loop), and in Kemer and parts of Side there are <strong>pebbles<\/strong> in the water \u2013 pack water shoes for the kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking early in the year often means kids go free; the warmest sea (29 \u00b0C) is in August, while September brings calm and a pleasant 26 \u00b0C. More in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-time-visit-turkey\/\">when to go to Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Accommodation and experiences tip: We like to look for places to stay on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the best cancellation terms. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare and book through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next\"><\/span>Where to go next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our main hub <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holidays-in-turkey\/\">holidays in Turkey<\/a>, the big cities <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/istanbul-turkey-things-to-do\/\">Istanbul<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cappadocia-turkey-things-to-do\/\">Cappadocia<\/a>, the ancient sites <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ephesus-turkey-ancient-city\/\">Ephesus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pamukkale-turkey-guide\/\">Pamukkale<\/a>, the coast <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/fethiye-blue-lagoon-turkey\/\">Fethiye and \u00d6l\u00fcdeniz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bodrum-turkey-things-see\/\">Bodrum<\/a>, plus practical advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-time-visit-turkey\/\">when to go to Turkey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-all-inclusive-holidays\/\">all-inclusive in Turkey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/turkey-safety-guide\/\">is Turkey safe?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781016728000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_itinerary_for_a_first_visit_to_Turkey\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best itinerary for a first visit to Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For a first visit, the most popular option is <strong>Istanbul + Cappadocia in 7 days<\/strong> \u2013 three days of monuments, bazaars and the Bosphorus in Istanbul, then a flight to Cappadocia for a balloon ride, cave hotels and underground cities. You&#8217;ll capture the most iconic photos and it&#8217;s logistically easy thanks to cheap domestic flights.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781016728001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_is_enough_for_Istanbul\"><\/span>How many days is enough for Istanbul?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For Istanbul, <strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong> is ideal. Three days is enough for historic Sultanahmet (Hagia Sophia, Topkap\u0131, Cistern), the Grand and Egyptian Bazaar, and a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus to Asian-side Kad\u0131k\u00f6y. The fourth day is great for relaxing in a hammam or a Bosphorus excursion.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781016728002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_renting_a_car_in_Turkey_or_flying\"><\/span>Is it worth renting a car in Turkey, or flying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the route. For the <strong>Aegean ancient circuit<\/strong> (Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Ka\u015f), a car is ideal. For <strong>long distances<\/strong> (Istanbul\u2013Cappadocia), however, the fastest and surprisingly cheap option is <strong>domestic flights<\/strong> (~30 USD). \u26a0\ufe0f With a car, remember the electronic toll system HGS \u2013 the vehicle must have a chip, otherwise you risk a fine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781016728003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_fit_Istanbul_Cappadocia_and_the_sea_into_one_vacation\"><\/span>Can you fit Istanbul, Cappadocia and the sea into one vacation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for a <strong>14-day Grand Tour<\/strong>: 4 days Istanbul, 3 days Cappadocia (flight), then via \u0130zmir to Ephesus and Pamukkale and finish on the beaches near Fethiye or Ka\u015f. The pace is brisk and there&#8217;s a lot of flying, but you&#8217;ll see the best of western Turkey. For a more relaxed version add days or skip one region.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781016728004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_set_out_on_which_itinerary\"><\/span>When to set out on which itinerary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Istanbul and ancient sites<\/strong> (Ephesus, Pamukkale) are best saved for spring and autumn, when it&#8217;s not scorching hot. <strong>Beaches and resorts<\/strong> operate from June to September (August has the warmest sea, September offers the best balance of peace and warmth). <strong>Hot air balloons in Cappadocia<\/strong> fly most reliably in April\u2013June and September\u2013October. More details in the article <a href=\"\/kdy-jet-do-turecka\/\">when to go to Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A tailor-made Turkey itinerary: an Istanbul city break, the popular Istanbul + Cappadocia in 7 days, an Aegean ancient route by car, a resort with day trips and a two-week Grand Tour. Day by day, with tips on getting around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":232015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Turkey Itinerary: 6 Routes from 3 to 14 Days","rank_math_description":"The ultimate Turkey itinerary: 6 day-by-day routes from a 3-day Istanbul city break to a 14-day Grand Tour. 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