10-Day Turkey Adventure: Road Trip Extravaganza!
8 cities |
17 attraction(s) |
total distance 2208
km
TIPS
Day1-3
Day4-5
Day6
Day7
Day8-9
Day10
Day1-3: Istanbul
5 attraction(s) ·
15 km
1
Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.
1
km
3
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.
6
km
4
The Bosphorus Strait, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is the boundary line between Europe and Asia. The waterway is approximately 30 kilometers long, with a width of about 3,700 meters at its widest point and only about 700 meters at its narrowest point. The northern end of the strait leads to the Black Sea, while the southern end leads to the Sea of Marmara. The central current flows from the Black Sea towards the Sea of Marmara, while an undercurrent brings saltwater from the Sea of Marmara back to the Black Sea. Fish migrate seasonally through the strait to and from the Black Sea, making the fishing industry very prosperous. The shores of the strait are covered with lush forests, as well as villages, tourist attractions, and magnificent residences and villas. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is located on the other end of the strait, facing the Anatolian Peninsula, and is a must-pass to get to the Black Sea. This strait is also the only route connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
7
km
5
Balat is a vibrant area in Istanbul, with streets filled with a variety of vibrant colors. The people on the streets come from different groups, each with their own way of life and cultural traditions. In the narrow alleys of Balat, you can often see old cars parked, which are witnesses of the development process of this historically significant area.
Day4-5: Goreme > Guzelyurt
2 attraction(s) ·
65 km
1
If you can only visit one attraction in Cappadocia, you must go to the Goreme Open Air Museum. This is Turkey's world cultural heritage, a group of buildings built on natural geological foundations, including cave churches, chapels and monasteries. The open-air museum is located in a steep valley, containing the natural, historical and cultural elements of Cappadocia, and bringing together more than 30 differently sized cave churches. These churches were originally built by Christians who fled from political persecution and migrated to Cappadocia. They were built by carving into the mountain, and the interior is decorated with colorful murals, which are very exciting. Some of the more famous churches include the Apple Church, St. Barbara Church, Snake Church, Dark Church, Buckle Church, El Nazar Church, Sandals Church, and Sakli Church.
65
km
2
Day6: Pamukkale
2 attraction(s) ·
7 km
Day7: Izmir > Ephesus > Side
3 attraction(s) ·
385 km
2
The Seljuk Library Ruins Park is located in Asia Minor and is a magnificent library built by the son of Roman ruler Usserius, Anquira Seljuk, to commemorate his deceased father on his tomb. The niches on the library walls can hold about 12,000 volumes of books. The collection inside the library covers poetry, history, philosophy, and other fields and reached the highest level at that time. Visitors can now appreciate the ruins of this great building, including the facade of the library, the sculptures on the roof, and the reliefs on the walls. The grandeur of this ancient building and the spirit of reading and knowledge transmission it represents are breathtaking.
382
km
3
The Greek Amphitheater is an impressive building located in Asia Minor. It was built in the 2nd century in the style of ancient Rome, but with details of ancient Greek style. It is one of the largest Greek-Roman ruins in Asia Minor and can accommodate over 15,000 viewers.
Day8-9: Antalya
4 attraction(s) ·
23 km
2
Strolling through Kaleici's historic district, you will find that it has perfectly preserved its historical features without being destroyed by modern development. Many spectacular Ottoman buildings have now been transformed into hotels and guesthouses, emitting a unique charm after renovation. The northern part of the district has quiet alleys, making it the ideal destination for a leisurely walk.
8
km
3
A waterfall cascades down from the top of the cliff, reaching up to 50 meters in height before eventually flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The best way to appreciate this unique sight is to view it from the sea. You can take a boat tour from the old pier in Antalya, which will take about 2 hours.
14
km
Day10: Istanbul
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
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