This historical land has had its fair share of empires – the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. From famous monuments in Istanbul to the ancient city of Ephesus, Turkey is a treasure trove for anyone who loves history and architecture. Add the other-worldly destination of Cappadocia and Mediterranean beaches, you have a country waiting to be explored!
We spent 10 days in Turkey with our daughter. There are too many places in this richly historical land to fit in 10 days. For our Turkey itinerary – we explored the historic sights in Istanbul at a leisurely pace, experienced the unusual landscape in Cappadocia and got transported back to the Roman era in Ephesus.
Dive into my Turkey Travel Guide, and also travel guides to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and several beach towns on the Turkish Riviera –
Visiting Ephesus in Turkey: Day Trip to Ephesus from Izmir
The ruins of Ephesus are a major tourist attraction in Turkey. Read my personal account of visiting Ephesus with travel tips and all required information.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: Everything you need to know
A hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was one of the highlights of our Turkey trip. This post will convince you why a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride is a must-do experience and how best to plan it.
Landmarks in Turkey: 25 famous sites across this ancient land
Turkey is a vast country spread over Europe and Asia continents with a rich history. Here are 25 landmarks in Turkey: both historical and natural Turkish landmarks.
Istanbul food tour for the best of Turkish street food
We spent a memorable day with Culinary Backstreets on a food tour in Istanbul. We enjoyed local Turkish food on the European and Asian side of the city.
Turkey beach holidays: Sea, sand and ancient ruins at this paradise
Looking for a Turkey beach holiday? Read for some of best beach resorts in Turkey and scenic towns.
Essential Things to Do in Cappadocia Turkey on Your Trip
Cappadocia is a stunning region. Rent a car and explore its beauty, walk, drive, go up on the Hot air balloon, relax. There are so many things to do and enjoy the unusual landscape of this region.