Turkish Honeymoon

  1. Day 1: Istanbul
    40 minutes (20 km) from Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    Explore Topkapi Palace Museum and take a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus Strait.

  2. Day 2: Cappadocia
    1 hour 20 minutes (750 km) from Istanbul via flight

    Take a hot air balloon ride over the unique fairy chimneys at dawn, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum.

  3. Day 3: Pamukkale
    10 hours (870 km) from Cappadocia via car

    Explore the white travertine terraces of Hierapolis-Pamukkale and rejuvenate at the Cleopatra's Pool.

  4. Day 4-5: Bodrum
    4 hours 10 minutes (255 km) from Pamukkale via car

    Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bodrum and visit the spectacular Bodrum Castle.

  5. Day 6-7: Kusadasi
    1 hour 40 minutes (97 km) from Bodrum via car

    Explore the ancient Ephesus city ruins and bathe on the popular Ladies Beach.

  6. Day 8-9: Antalya
    5 hours 10 minutes (355 km) from Kusadasi via car

    Visit the picturesque Old Town Kaleici, relax on the Konyaalti Beach, and discover the Antalya Museum.

  7. Day 10: Istanbul
    1 hour 20 minutes (510 km) from Antalya via flight

    Visit the spice-scented Grand Bazaar before heading home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Topkapi Palace Museum (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Bosphorus Strait sunset cruise (2 hours, ₹1,000)
  • Cappadocia hot air balloon ride (1 hour, ₹25,000)
  • Goreme Open Air Museum (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Hierapolis-Pamukkale (2 hours, ₹1,500)
  • Cleopatra's Pool (2 hours, ₹1,200)
  • Bodrum Castle (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Ephesus (3 hours, ₹1,800)
  • Ladies Beach (3 hours, ₹1,000)
  • Old Town Kaleici (2 hours, ₹400)
  • Konyaalti Beach (2 hours, ₹600)
  • Antalya Museum (1.5 hours, ₹300)
  • Grand Bazaar (2 hours, ₹1,000)

  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹36,200

Useful Tips

You can add more activities in Istanbul, such as a visit to the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque. If you have less time, consider skipping Bodrum and Kusadasi and fly directly to Antalya. Don't miss a visit to Cappadocia as it is one of the unique places in the world. It's best to book the hot air balloon ride in advance as it is a popular activity.

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