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 –
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