{"id":5213,"date":"2022-05-20T18:49:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T18:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/?p=5213"},"modified":"2022-05-20T18:49:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T18:49:41","slug":"how-to-spend-a-1-week-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/en\/how-to-spend-a-1-week-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend a 1 Week in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"
Welcome to Turkey<\/strong>, we call it home and our home is a perfect destination to spend your holiday. With 4 seasons and surrounding seas, beaches it offers all kinds of different holiday options for guests from all around the world. Istanbul is one of the world\u2019s great destinations. A bustling, cosmopolitan metropolis at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, in 2,000 years of existence different civilisations have left their mark on the city. Istanbul is a 24-hour city where bars, clubs and restaurants are open all hours and shops, bakeries and even barber shops are open as late as 3am! Set out early in the morning for a daylong cruise up the Bosphorus<\/strong>, allowing yourself at least an hour to explore the Egyptian<\/strong> Spice<\/strong> Bazaar<\/strong> and neighboring Yeni Camii before you board at the nearby ferry docks. If you’re concerned about time, take a half-day guided sightseeing tour, which includes a stop at the Egyptian<\/strong> Bazaar<\/strong>, an informed description of the sights along the Asian and European shores, and a visit to Rumeli<\/strong> Castle<\/strong>, which wraps up around lunchtime.<\/p>\n You want take the guided tour, spend the remainder of the afternoon walking the length of Istanbul’s main artery, on Istiklal Caddesi and poking in and around the back streets of Beyoglu<\/strong>. If possible, arrange this afternoon exploration around the 3pm performance of the mighty Mehter Band in the Military Museum up in Harbiye (walking distance from Taksim Square or a short taxi ride). Then, if you allow yourself one unexpected itinerary stop in Istanbul, make it this: From the Military Museum, take a taxi up to the modern and trendy seaside village of Ortak\u00f6y (just above the \u00c7iragan Palace), where you’ll find restaurants, cafes, and sidewalk vendors under the Bosphorus bridge. If you wish, rise before dawn for a hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia<\/strong>. Otherwise, explore the \u201cmoonscape<\/strong>\u201d of Cappadocia<\/strong> starting with the painted churches in the G\u00f6reme Open-Air Museum<\/strong>. Get to the museum at 09:00 am when it opens to get a jump on the crowds and the heat. A resort city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast<\/strong> with wondrous natural beauty, it\u2019s no surprise that Antalya<\/strong> is the fourth most-visited city in Europe. First settled around 200 BC in the name of Attalia, Antalya<\/strong> today attracts travellers with its ancient ruins and coastline views. Bodrum<\/strong> is known for its luxurious seaside hotels, and Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Bodrum is a total stand out! The private pool, turquoise coast villas have \u201cto die for\u201d unobstructed views of Torba Bay.<\/strong> Our first thought, and honestly every thought after was \u2013 we want to live here! Ephesus can also be visited as a day trip from Bodrum<\/strong>\u00a0This UNESCO<\/strong>\u00a0World Heritage<\/strong> site and one of the most important ancient ruins in Turkey was the 4th largest city in the Roman Empire. A veritable who\u2019s who of famous figures spent time in Ephesus including Paul the Apostle, Alexander the Great, Anthony<\/strong> and Cleopatra.<\/strong> Pretty mind blowing, right! Pamukkale<\/strong> natural calcium pools created by thermal water. Sights to see Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Cleopatra Antique Pool,<\/strong> Hierapolis. Welcome to Turkey, we call it home and our home is a perfect destination to spend your holiday. With 4 seasons and surrounding seas, beaches it offers all kinds of <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5221,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[745,714,864,750,737],"class_list":["post-5213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-basilica-cistern","tag-bosphorus","tag-gobeklitepe","tag-sultanahmet","tag-unesco"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nOffering ancient history<\/strong>, bustling cities, pumping nightlife, jaw-dropping landscapes, blissful beaches and an incredible cuisine, there is something for everyone in Turkey<\/strong>.
\nExperiencing (nearly) everything in 7 days can be a daunting task, but with this itinerary you can do it a ton!
\nA long list of UNESCO<\/strong> <\/a>World<\/strong> Heritage<\/strong> sites and long ancient history almost two decades it is home to various civilizations from early ages of history.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nGobeklitepe<\/strong> to Catalhoyuk<\/strong>, Troy to Noah\u2019s Ark has all kinds of historical cornerstones of ancient and modern human history.
\nAs Turkey covers most of Mesopotamia which is the birthplace of some other oldest communities, all of three dominant religions, most widely known inventions, and domesticated animal and food species of mankind.
\nBoth Euphrates and Tigris River stems from Turkey and fruitful Mesopotamia is mostly covered borders of Modern Turkish Republic.
\nIn this article, we suggest the most popular touristic destinations of Turkey if you have limited time while visiting Turkey.<\/p>\nDay 1: Istanbul<\/h2>\n
\nBegin in Sultanahmet<\/strong> <\/a>where you will find most of Istanbul\u2019s major attractions, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkap\u0131 Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica<\/strong> Cistern<\/strong>.
\nNext, make your way to the world famous Grand Bazaar. It\u2019s one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world. Or, for an alternate experience, head downhill to M\u0131s\u0131r \u00c7ar\u015f\u0131s\u0131 for spices, jewellery and sweets.<\/p>\nDay 1<\/h3>\n
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Day 2: A Day on the Bosphorus, and an Ottoman Band<\/h2>\n
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Day 3: Cappadocia<\/h2>\n
\nSpend the rest of the day in the Zelve Valley, and the pottery-making center of Avanos.<\/strong> After the heat abates, consider a walk in the country, perhaps in the Rose Valley.<\/strong> For dinner, choose a restaurant in \u00dcrg\u00fcp or G\u00f6reme, or take a taxi to Mustafapa\u015fa.<\/p>\nDay 3<\/h3>\n
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Day 4: Antalya<\/h2>\n
\nUncover the centuries at the clifftop fortress village of Kaleici<\/strong> and marvel at the falling waters of the impressive Duden Waterfalls.<\/strong> While beaches are abundant in Antalya,<\/strong> it\u2019s worth stopping by Kekova, a small island near Demre, where you can find the ruins of the sunken city, Simena.<\/p>\nDay 4<\/h3>\n
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Days 5-6: Bodrum & Ephesus
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\nYou can go totally low key and just enjoy the villa or the hotel\u2019s infinity pool. If you have kids, there\u2019s a nice family beach. OR, you can live it up at the next door Nikki Beach Club with live music and fun party scene.<\/p>\n
\nThe thing that really struck me here with the grand size of everything. The theater that held 25,000 spectators, the Arcadian Way, a 500 meter marble road lined with 50 streetlights and shops that connected the theater to the sea and the ancient Library of Celsus that housed 12,000-15,000 scrolls shown above.<\/p>\nDay 7: Private tour for Pamukkale<\/h2>\n
\nRemember:<\/strong> As you will have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Pool please take your swimsuit with you.
\nAfter the tour flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul Turkey, you can make your own way to International Departures for your flight back home with a best memories of 7 days Luxury Turkey Tour.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"