Category: Travel

When you plan a trip to Turkey, it is quite exciting, but one of the most frequent questions people ask is: “How Long Should You Stay in Turkey?”   It all depends on your interests, pace, and the number of regions you would like to explore. Turkey is an extensive and multifaceted region, which has big cities, ancient ruins, exotic landscapes, and quiet beaches. This handbook will assist you in calculating the ideal amount of time on a Turkey itinerary, as well as provide guidance on travel styles.   How Long Should First-Time Visitors Stay in Turkey? If this is your first visit, the sweet spot is 10 to 14 days. How Long Should You Stay in Turkey? A vacation of less than a week will give you an opportunity to go to one or two regions only. 10 days allow you to visit not only Istanbul and Cappadocia but also another destination such as Ephesus or Pamukkale. 14 days or longer will allow you to go at a slow pace and explore several highlights without being hurried.  Recommended Days for Major Regions The most popular destinations in Turkey are dispersed throughout the country. If you are still asking yourself, “How Long Should You Stay in Turkey?”, consider these suggestions: Istanbul -3-4 days Go to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Take Bosphorus cruises, street foods. Cappadocia-2 to 3 days Go up in a hot air balloon at sunrise. Visit open-air museum of Goreme, cities underground, and the valleys. Pamukkale -1-2 days Take a walk in white travertine terraces and see Hierapolis. Ephesus (through Izmir) 1-2 days Visit the remnants of the earlier culture, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis.   How Many Days of the Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour? 5 to 7 days

Istanbul is one of the world's largest cities and welcomes nearly 15 milion visitors from all around the world every year. There are 2 international airports in Istanbul as Istanbul Airport (IST) located on the European side and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) located on the Asian side of the city. Airport on European side which is recently opened is bigger and receives more international and domestic flights. The distance to old city center is about 1 hour* considering the crowd of European side traffic. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is a bit smaller, still hosts international and domestic flights. It also takes about an hour* to come to old city center. Both airports are good, safe and easy to reach. Many taxis and shuttles are operating, available in front of the airports. Whichever you plan to fly into or out of, no need to worry. Our company have 24 hours, 7 days pick up and drop off service. When you land, our agents can welcome you and escort you to vehicle. So driver and vehicle can transfer you to your accommodation. Drivers may pick you up from accommodation and transfer you to airport on time while you are leaving the country. From your ‘welcome’ to your ‘farewell’ We are delighted to serve. *under expected road&weather conditions.