14-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Turkey

  1. Day 1: Istanbul
    Estimated time from Istanbul (IST) airport: 45 minutes (20 km)

    Suleymaniye Hamam - A Turkish Bath Experience

  2. Day 2: Bodrum
    Estimated time from Istanbul to Bodrum: 1 hour 10 minutes (608 km)

    Relaxing day on Bitez Beach

  3. Day 3: Fethiye
    Estimated time from Bodrum to Fethiye: 3 hours 30 minutes (266 km)

    Paragliding Baba Mountain - Stunning Views

  4. Day 4: Dalyan
    Estimated time from Fethiye to Dalyan: 1 hour 20 minutes (72 km)

    Sulungur Lake - Calm Waterfalls

  5. Day 5: Kemer
    Estimated time from Dalyan to Kemer: 4 hours (305 km)

    Phaselis Beach - Serene Ambience

  6. Day 6: Antalya
    Estimated time from Kemer to Antalya: 1 hour (50 km)

    Antalya Aqualand - Fun Waterpark

  7. Day 7: Alanya
    Estimated time from Antalya to Alanya: 1 hour 40 minutes (130 km)

    Kleopatra Beach - Relaxing Sand and Sea

  8. Day 8: Gaziantep
    Estimated time from Alanya to Gaziantep: 6 hours 40 minutes (668 km)

    Yazicioglu Vineyards - Wine and Relaxation

  9. Day 9: Cappadocia
    Estimated time from Gaziantep to Cappadocia: 7 hours (638 km)

    Hot Air Balloon Ride - Awe-inspiring Scenery

  10. Day 10: Goreme
    Estimated time from Cappadocia to Goreme: 10 minutes (7 km)

    Love Valley - Beautiful Landscape

  11. Day 11: Konya
    Estimated time from Goreme to Konya: 4 hours 10 minutes (310 km)

    Alaaddin Hill - Relaxing View

  12. Day 12: Pamukkale
    Estimated time from Konya to Pamukkale: 4 hours 20 minutes (372 km)

    Pamukkale Travertine Terraces - Natural Pool-Like Formations

  13. Day 13: Izmir
    Estimated time from Pamukkale to Izmir: 4 hours 30 minutes (269 km)

    Kordonboyu - Beautiful Seaside Boardwalk

  14. Day 14: Cesme
    Estimated time from Izmir to Cesme: 1 hour 15 minutes (89 km)

    Aya Yorgi Beach - Secluded Paradise

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Suleymaniye Hamam (1-2 hours, 50-200 TL)
  • Bitez Beach (All day, free)
  • Paragliding Baba Mountain (45 minutes - 1 hour, 200-350 TL)
  • Sulungur Lake (3-4 hours, 10-20 TL)
  • Phaselis Beach (All day, free)
  • Antalya Aqualand (4-5 hours, 120-150 TL)
  • Kleopatra Beach (All day, free)
  • Yazicioglu Vineyards (1-2 hours, varies)
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride (1-2 hours, 1,100-1,400 TL)
  • Love Valley (1-2 hours, free)
  • Alaaddin Hill (1-2 hours, free)
  • Pamukkale Travertine Terraces (2-3 hours, 100-200 TL)
  • Kordonboyu (All day, free)
  • Aya Yorgi Beach (All day, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 1500 - 2500 TL (excluding accommodation and transportation)

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider visiting Istanbul's grand bazaar, exploring the ruins of Ephesus near Kusadasi, or enjoying a luxury spa experience in Bodrum. For those with less time, consider skipping some stops in between or dividing this itinerary into two separate trips. Don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for the various landscapes.

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