Turkey Itinerary

Turkey, known as the bridge between Europe and Asia, is also known for its culture, history, food, and natural beauty. Turkey offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the bustling streets of Istanbul, known for its diverse culture, beautiful architecture, and street cats, to the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia, famous for its hot air balloon rides, hiking, and adventure sports. Antalya, a city of ancient wonders, boasts the world's second-longest cable ride and offers numerous outdoor activities, including canyon hikes and aquatic adventures. Van is ideal for hikers, offering stunning views of Lake Van and opportunities for shopping unique items like 22k gold and gemstones. Izmir provides a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful Aegean Sea views, delicious local cuisine, and easy access to beach towns, blending city life with a tropical feel.

  • Istanbul

    The forefront of Turkey where you will find a little bit of everything from amazing boat rides, beautiful islands and architecture. For the cat lovers, your biggest expense wont be food for yourself, but to fill the bellies of hundreds of thousands of your favorite four-legged friends roaming the streets. If you are wanting a diverse cultural experience this is where you will want to be!

  • Cappadocia

    This is where you will see the infamous hot air balloons that litter the skies in Turkey but there is so much more adventure this city has to offer such as incomparable hiking views, ATV riding, horseback experiences through caves and mountains and so much more.

  • Antalya

    Antalya holds not only the countries most ancient cities but also the worlds 2nd longest cable ride where you will experience the outstanding beauty of the city below you. Antalya offers a wide range of canyons to hike, zipline, and take a boat ride through as well as multiple other aquatic adventures.

  • Van

    A hikers dream where you have the luxury of hiking a full mountain or driving up part of the way to hike the rest. You can catch the best deals on clothing and amazing quality 22k gold as well as other rare gemstones. A city that no matter where you go you have an impeccable view of Lake Van.

  • Izmir

    A large city twice the land mass of Istanbul but a quarter of the population without the annoying tourists. Thanks to the geographical layout, you will never miss a mesmerizing sunset where you can look out and see the Aegean Sea while enjoying the most mouth watering kebabs and shawarmas. With a beach town a short bus ride away you will get a vibe of hometown and tropics all in one.

Day 1

Yapi Kredi Bomontiada — Go inside Musuem, walk around & play with kitties

Yildiz Park — Walk the park, eat at the top, feed some ducks

Walk around Cihangir

Walk around Cukurcuma

Walk around Karakoy

Galata — Sunset

day 2

Walk around the Grand Bazaar

Blue Mosque

Basilica Cistern

Topkapi Palace Museum

Kariye Mosque

Walk around Fener

Walk around Balat — To to a rooftop for Sunset

Day 3

Prince’s Islands — Heybeliada and/or Buyukada

Camlica Hill — Sunset

Uskudar Sahil Yolu & Maiden’s Tower

Day 7

Duden Waterfalls

Antalya Bugg-Quad Safari Adventure Off-Road (Go to the food hut at the bottom afterwards)

Perge Ancient City

Day 4

Hot air baloon ride

Hiking

Horse Riding

Explore Goreme

Day 6

Goynuk Canyon — ziplining & canyoning (hiking through the canyon in water)

Olympos Teleferik

Phaselis Ancient City

Walk around old town

7-9 Night Itinerary

3-4 nights in Istanbul
(stay in Kadikoy or Beyoglu)

2-3 nights in Cappadocia
(stay in Goreme, a cave hotel if you want to splurge)

2-3 nights in Antalya
(stay in Old Town)

Day 5

Adrenaline Quad Bike

Goreme Open Air Museum

Hiking

Explore Goreme

Day 1

Yapi Kredi Bomontiada — Go inside Musuem, walk around & play with kitties

Yildiz Park — Walk the park, eat at the top, feed some ducks

Walk around Cihangir

Walk around Cukurcuma

Walk around Karakoy

Galata — Sunset

10-12 Night Itinerary

Day 8

Goynuk Canyon — ziplining & canyoning (hiking through the canyon in water)

Lycian Way — beautiful hiking trail

Walk around old town


3-4 nights in Istanbul

(stay in Kadikoy or Beyoglu)

2-3 nights in Cappadocia
(stay in Goreme, a cave hotel if you want to splurge)

2-3 nights in Van
(stay anywhere in Van City)

3-4 nights in Antalya
(stay in Old Town)

Day 2

Walk around the Grand Bazaar

Blue Mosque

Basilica Cistern

Topkapi Palace Museum

Kariye Mosque

Walk around Fener

Walk around Balat — To to a rooftop for Sunset

Day 3

Prince’s Islands — Heybeliada and/or Buyukada

Camlica Hill — Sunset

Uskudar Sahil Yolu & Maiden’s Tower

Day 4

Hot air baloon ride

Hiking

Horse Riding

Explore Goreme

Day 6

Muradian Falls

Van Cat House

Carpanak Burnu — Sunset

Day 5

Adrenaline Quad Bike

Goreme Open Air Museum

Hiking

Explore Goreme

Day 7

Van Castle

Shop at Van AVM

Akdamar Iskelelsi — Sunset (As long as boat will still run after)

If feeling adventurous drive up to the top of Mount Artos and watch the sunset there

Day 9

Olympos Teleferik

Phaselis Ancient City

Walk around old town

Day 10

Duden Waterfalls

Antalya Bugg-Quad Safari

Adventure Off-Road (Go to the food hut at the bottom afterwards)

Perge Ancient City

Day 1

Yapi Kredi Bomontiada — Go inside Musuem, walk around & play with kitties

Yildiz Park — Walk the park, eat at the top, feed some ducks

Walk around Cihangir

Walk around Cukurcuma

Walk around Karakoy

Galata — Sunset

14-16 Night Itinerary

Day 7

Goynuk Canyon — ziplining & canyoning (hiking through the canyon in water)

Lycian Way — beautiful hiking trail

Walk around old town

4-5 nights in Istanbul
(stay in Kadikoy or Beyoglu)

2-3 nights in Van
(stay anywhere in Van City)

3-4 nights in Antalya
(stay in Old Town)

2-3 nights in Cappadocia
(stay in Goreme, a cave hotel if you want to splurge)

2-3 nights in Izmir
(stay near Guzelyurt)

Day 2

Walk around the Grand Bazaar

Blue Mosque

Basilica Cistern

Topkapi Palace Museum

Kariye Mosque

Walk around Fener

Walk around Balat — To to a rooftop for Sunset

Day 12

Walk through Kordon

Walk around Kültürpark İzmir

Kadifekale for amazing views of the city

Agora Ören Yeri Museum

Kemeraltı Bazaar

İzmir Clock Tower — Sunset

Asansör Cafe Restoran for Dinner and views

Day 3

Prince’s Islands — Heybeliada and/or Buyukada

Day 5

Muradian Falls

Van Cat House

Carpanak Burnu — Sunset

Day 8

Olympos Teleferik

Phaselis Ancient City

Walk around old town

Day 10

Hot air baloon ride

Hiking

Horse Riding

Explore Goreme

Day 6

Van Castle

Shop at Van AVM

Akdamar Iskelelsi — Sunset (As long as boat will still run after)

If feeling adventurous drive up to the top of Mount Artos and watch the sunset there

Day 11

Adrenaline Quad Bike

Goreme Open Air Museum

Hiking

Explore Goreme

Day 13

Walk around Alacati town

Deliki Bay

Walk around Cesme town

Boyalik Public Beach

Day 9

Duden Waterfalls

Antalya Bugg-Quad Safari Adventure Off-Road (Go to the food hut at the bottom afterwards)

Perge Ancient City

Day 4

Pack up

Walk around Kadikoy & Moda

Camlica Hill — Sunset

Uskudar Sahil Yolu & Maiden’s Tower

Day 14

Explore Ephesus Ancient City