8 Nights Turkey: Bazaar to Balloon

Written By Bevan Antonie

Destinations:

Istanbul (3) → Cappadocia (2) → Bodrum (3)

Trip Type:

Culture lovers | First-timers | Mixed pace

Accommodation Style:

  • Istanbul: Stylish city hotel in Sultanahmet or Karaköy

  • Cappadocia: Cave hotel or stone villa

  • Bodrum: Coastal boutique hotel or beachfront retreat

Best Time to Travel:

April–June or September–October

Why This Destination?

Turkey is a layered mosaic, spices, ruins, skies filled with hot air balloons. This trip offers contrast: ancient bazaars, lunar landscapes, and sun-drenched beaches in one go.

Simple Itinerary:

  • Day 1–3: Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus ferry

  • Day 4–5: Fly to Cappadocia: sunrise balloon ride, fairy chimneys

  • Day 6–8: Bodrum: Relaxation, beach clubs, seafood by the sea

  • Day 9: Depart from Bodrum

Bevan Antonie
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