From the bustling cosmopolitan city of Istanbul to the endless valleys and rock sculptures in Cappadocia.
The beaches of Antalya, the hot air balloons of Cappadocia, and the beautiful mosques of Istanbul, Turkey is so beautiful. you will have a certain image of Turkey.
But you will come back completely from that image, Turkey is so much more, and a perfect vacation destination!
Turkey’s nature is beautiful and perfect for hiking! you will notice a few countries where the locals are so hospitable, helpful, and kind. In addition, you will absolutely love Turkish food! Mezze, clay pot (food prepared in a clay pot that is broken open when served), kebab, gözleme (filled flatbread), simit (bagels), and of course baklava. Even as a vegetarian there is always plenty of choices.
you will also surprised at how good you can do in Turkey on a budget! Did you know that you can also ski in Turkey? There are quite high mountains in the country.
Turkey is a versatile country and lies on the border of two continents:
Europe and Asia. Here you have modern cities, sleepy villages, lovely beaches, and beautiful natural landscapes.
It’s a country with a rich history and delicious food. We are fond of Turkish cuisine ourselves.
This 2-week itinerary through Turkey is a nice combination of everything the country has to offer.
The tour starts in the bustling metropolis of Istanbul and ends in the Mediterranean Antalya.
In between, you pass two photogenic destinations:
Cappadocia & Pamukkale. Cappadocia is the place to go hiking through the beautiful rock formations. Pamukkale is known for the white terraces full of mineral-rich water.
Istanbul | Bustling metropolis:
This travel route through Turkey starts in Istanbul.
A beautiful city is full of mosques, palaces, and bazaars.
It is a modern metropolis with many inhabitants and more than 3000 years of history.
The Bosphorus River divides Istanbul in two, the European part and the Asian part.
In the European part, you will find the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, and the Grand Bazaar.
Other attractions include Beyoglu (a popular shopping street), Topkapi Palace, and a boat trip on the Bosphorus.
Cappadocia | Fairytale moonscape with hundreds of hot air balloons:
From Istanbul, the 2-week Turkey itinerary takes you to magical Cappadocia. From the 7th century, Cappadocia was a refuge for Christians fleeing Muslims.
You can still see this in the many small hidden churches and monasteries that are carved into the rocks.
You will also find houses of people who have lived here years ago.
The special shapes in the rocks are created by erosion.
This creates an impressive lunar landscape with valleys, gorges, and jagged rock formations.
Cappadocia, and more specifically the Göreme Valley, is the perfect environment for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding.
Hiking trails have been mapped out so that you can explore each valley on foot.
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