14-Day Itinerary: Athens, Paros, Santorini, Istanbul, Cappadocia

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Athens
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    Acropolis, Monastiraki Square, Syntagma Square

  2. Day 2: Athens to Paros
    40 minutes by taxi (25 miles)

    Golden Beach, Parikia, Naoussa

  3. Day 3: Paros to Santorini
    3 hours by ferry (60 miles)

    Black Beach, Oia, Fira

  4. Day 4: Santorini
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    Red Beach, Akrotiri, Byzantine Castle Ruins

  5. Day 5: Santorini to Athens
    5 hours by ferry (120 miles)

    Tower of the Winds, Ancient Agora, Plaka District

  6. Day 6: Athens to Istanbul
    1 hour 30 minutes by plane (600 miles)

    Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque

  7. Day 7: Istanbul
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    Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Strait

  8. Day 8: Istanbul to Cappadocia
    1 hour 30 minutes by plane (400 miles)

    Göreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı Underground City

  9. Day 9: Cappadocia
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    Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Castle, Love Valley

  10. Day 10: Cappadocia
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    Hot Air Balloon Ride, Rose Valley, Pasabag

  11. Day 11: Cappadocia to Istanbul
    1 hour 30 minutes by plane (400 miles)

    Chora Church Museum, Spice Bazaar, Maiden's Tower

  12. Day 12: Istanbul
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    Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Basilica Cistern

  13. Day 13: Istanbul
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    Princes' Island, Anadolu Kavağı Fortress, Çamlıca Hill

  14. Day 14: Departure from Istanbul
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    Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Istiklal Avenue

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Acropolis (2-3 hours, €20)
  • Hagia Sophia (2-3 hours, ₺100)
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour, €150)
  • Sultan Ahmed Mosque (1-2 hours, ₺30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €320 / ₺130

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other islands in the Cyclades like Mykonos or Naxos. If you have less time, consider skipping Paros or cutting down your time in Istanbul. Make sure to check ferry and flight schedules in advance and book tickets early to save time and money.

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