Turkey Adventure Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Istanbul
    30 minutes (12.9 km) from Istanbul Atatürk Airport

    Explore the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, then head to the bustling Grand Bazaar for some shopping and delicious street food.

  2. Day 2: Cappadocia
    1 hour 25 minutes (800 km) from Istanbul

    Take a hot air balloon ride over the stunning volcanic landscapes and fairy chimneys at sunrise, then hike through the Red Valley and visit the underground city of Derinkuyu.

  3. Day 3: Pamukkale
    9 hours (713 km) from Cappadocia

    Explore the beautiful white terraces of Pamukkale and swim in the natural hot springs, then visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis and see the impressive Roman theater.

  4. Day 4: Oludeniz
    4 hours (242 km) from Pamukkale

    Experience the thrill of paragliding over the crystal-clear waters of Oludeniz Beach, then relax and soak up the sun on the beach or take a dip in the turquoise sea.

  5. Day 5: Antalya
    3 hours 30 minutes (220 km) from Oludeniz

    Visit the stunning Düden Waterfalls and explore the historic old town of Kaleici, then spend the evening at Konyaalti Beach and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner.

  6. Day 6: Istanbul
    1 hour 10 minutes (50 km) from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport

    Take a scenic ferry ride along the Bosphorus Strait and visit the beautiful Topkapi Palace and Spice Bazaar, then enjoy a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant with a panoramic view of the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia (2-3 hours, free)
  • Grand Bazaar (2-3 hours, depends on shopping budget)
  • Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia (1 hour, $150-200)
  • Red Valley hike and Derinkuyu visit (3-4 hours, free)
  • Pamukkale terraces and Hierapolis ruins (3-4 hours, $25)
  • Oludeniz paragliding and beach time (4-5 hours, $100-150)
  • Düden Waterfalls and Kaleici old town (4-5 hours, free)
  • Konyaalti Beach and seafood dinner (3-4 hours, $30-50)
  • Topkapi Palace and Spice Bazaar (2-3 hours, $25)
  • Farewell dinner at rooftop restaurant (2-3 hours, $50-100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $430-755
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