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​Trip reports and musings on travel

Turkey

9/12/2018

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…Rooftop bars/restaurants, stark desert moonscapes, ancient ruins, beaches, mezze…
One of our favorite holidays was visiting Turkey.  We met up with some friends in Istanbul and then continued on to explore Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pumakkale, Faralya, and Kas.  It was a great combination of historical sites, beautiful nature, and cosmopolitan nightlife.

Here are highlights (DINK Trip Tips) from our trip...for more details or to help plan your own visit, contact us!

Istanbul
  • Rooftop bars/restaurants with fabulous views
  • Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, and Sultanahmet Park (garden between them)
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Bosphorus cruise and Golden Horn Ferry
  • Walk across Galata Bridge and get a Balik Ekmek (fish sandwich) with pickle juice
  • People watching on Iskital street
  • Vibrant nightlife - awesome live music

Cappadocia
  • Sunrise hot air balloons
  • Valley hikes amongst the fairy chimneys
  • Wine tasting at Turasan and small wine shops
  • Stay at cave hotels

Ephesus
  • Ancient sites and ruins

Pumukkale
  • Calcium travertines
  • Mineral hot springs above the falls

Faralya
  • Hike Lycian Way down cliff to Butterfly Valley

Kas
  • Swimming platforms
  • Chartered boat rides
  • Sunset views from the amphitheater
  • Fun nightlife with great live music
  • Late night kumpir (stuffed potatoes)
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