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Turkish Delights & Dust

A classic loop through the heart of Anatolia, starting from the chaos of Istanbul and winding through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

7days
22stops
DAY01

Istanbul → Galata Bridge

Overnight in Galata Bridge
  1. 09:00
    Istanbul Airport (IST)· start
  3. 11:30
    ⭐ Blue Mosque
  5. 15:00
    Hagia Sophia
  7. 17:30
    Galata Bridge· overnight
Accommodation
Sultanahmet
DAY02

Grand Bazaar → Spice Bazaar

Overnight in Spice Bazaar
  1. 09:30
    ⭐ Grand Bazaar· start
  3. 13:00
    Topkapi Palace
  5. 16:00
    Spice Bazaar· overnight
Accommodation
Sultanahmet
DAY03

Depart Istanbul → Selçuk

Overnight in Selçuk
  1. 08:30
    Depart Istanbul· start
  3. 13:00
    Bursa
  5. 17:00
    Selçuk· overnight
Accommodation
Selçuk
DAY04

Ephesus → Hierapolis

Overnight in Hierapolis
  1. 08:00
    ⭐ Ephesus· start
  3. 13:30
    Pamukkale
  5. 16:30
    Hierapolis· overnight
Accommodation
Pamukkale Village
DAY05

Depart Pamukkale → Göreme

Overnight in Göreme
  1. 08:00
    Depart Pamukkale· start
  3. 14:00
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
  5. 17:30
    ⭐ Göreme· overnight
Accommodation
Göreme
DAY06

Hot Air Balloon Watch → Pasabag (Monks Valley)

Overnight in Pasabag (Monks Valley)
  1. 05:30
    Hot Air Balloon Watch· start
  3. 10:00
    ⭐ Kaymakli Underground City
  5. 15:00
    Pasabag (Monks Valley)· overnight
Accommodation
Göreme
DAY07

Uchisar Castle → Avanos

  1. 09:00
    Uchisar Castle· start
  3. 12:00
    Pigeon Valley
  5. 15:00
    Avanos
Heads Up
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