This was a trip that i long wanted to do but i also was aware of some issues that could turn it less pleasant . The language would be one of these issues, as well as the religion and tradition. I am not exactly a fan of Muslim countries, and i have traveled to Tunisia and Egypt but through travel agencies which is easier.
The idea was to visit some of the most interesting points of Turkey (historic sites, no vacation areas like Izmir, konya, etc ..), then on to Athens and returning to Turkey through Bulgaria. Some things went well, others very badly, but in the end i do not regret anything .., almost anything ...
The idea was to visit some of the most interesting points of Turkey (historic sites, no vacation areas like Izmir, konya, etc ..), then on to Athens and returning to Turkey through Bulgaria. Some things went well, others very badly, but in the end i do not regret anything .., almost anything ...
Here is the full travel itinerary:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Istanbul
4 - Arrival in Istanbul: Nothing scheduled
5,6,7,8 Visit to the city
8 flight to Goreme
8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Göreme
8 - Arrival in Göreme and accommodation: Nothing scheduled
9 - balloon ride (if weather conditions allow)
- Museum Visit the open
10 - Excursion to determine
11 - Excursion to determine
12 - Flight to Izmir
12, 13 Izmir / Selçuk / Ephesus
12 - Izmir - Take train 13: 51h to Selçuk and accommodation
13 - Selçuk: Visit to the ruins of Ephesus and other
13, 14, 15 Selçuk / Denizli
13 - Arrival to Denizli by train and accommodation
14 - Visit to Pammukale
15 - Flight to Athens
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Istanbul
4 - Arrival in Istanbul: Nothing scheduled
5,6,7,8 Visit to the city
8 flight to Goreme
8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Göreme
8 - Arrival in Göreme and accommodation: Nothing scheduled
9 - balloon ride (if weather conditions allow)
- Museum Visit the open
10 - Excursion to determine
11 - Excursion to determine
12 - Flight to Izmir
12, 13 Izmir / Selçuk / Ephesus
12 - Izmir - Take train 13: 51h to Selçuk and accommodation
13 - Selçuk: Visit to the ruins of Ephesus and other
13, 14, 15 Selçuk / Denizli
13 - Arrival to Denizli by train and accommodation
14 - Visit to Pammukale
15 - Flight to Athens
Day 1: Istanbul
After a nice flight with Turkish Airlines (for me the best company I traveled) arrived at the international airport (Atatürk) of Istanbul. It was quite late so we limit ourselves to explore the surroundings of the hotel and dinner at a nearby restaurant. The hotel i stayed is very basic but for travelers with limited resources is very cheap, and is located close to major attractions.
Day 2: Istanbul (New Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sehzade Mosque, Cruise on the Bosphorus)
It was a beautiful sunny day so I made some changes in the travel guide to take advantage of the cruise on the Bosphorus, as the next day would bring rain and snow.
After a nice flight with Turkish Airlines (for me the best company I traveled) arrived at the international airport (Atatürk) of Istanbul. It was quite late so we limit ourselves to explore the surroundings of the hotel and dinner at a nearby restaurant. The hotel i stayed is very basic but for travelers with limited resources is very cheap, and is located close to major attractions.
Day 2: Istanbul (New Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sehzade Mosque, Cruise on the Bosphorus)
It was a beautiful sunny day so I made some changes in the travel guide to take advantage of the cruise on the Bosphorus, as the next day would bring rain and snow.
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| New Mosque (in turkish: Yeni Cami or Yeni Valide Camii) |
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| Surroundings of the New Mosque |
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Suleymaniye Mosque, my favourite! |
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| Inside the Mosque |
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| Fantastic view from the Mosque |
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Graveyard in Suleymaniye Mosque  |
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| Valens Aqueduct |
to be continued...
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