3 min read · Published October 2024 · Updated February 2026
2 Week Turkey Itinerary
Week one: Culture
Start in Istanbul for Ottoman and Byzantine highlights, then fly to Cappadocia for balloon and valleys. End week one at Ephesus.
Week two: Coast & relax
Pamukkale terraces, then transfer to Bodrum or Antalya for gulet cruises and beach time before departure.
Days 1–4: Istanbul depth
Old City, Bosphorus, Asian side, food tour — not rushed checklist. See /blog/istanbul-4-day-itinerary. Dolmabahce and Princes Islands optional day five if extending Istanbul.
Days 5–7: Cappadocia
Balloon with backup morning, underground city, valley hike. Fly IST→NAV. Cave hotel two nights minimum — /packages/istanbul-cappadocia template.
Days 8–10: Ephesus and Pamukkale
Ephesus upper gate private tour, overnight Pamukkale terraces at sunset. Optional Virgin Mary House — /tours/ephesus/virgin-mary-house.
Days 11–14: Coast and extensions
Antalya or Bodrum beach finale — /packages/antalya-bodrum-coast. Optional Gallipoli for ANZAC visitors or Safranbolu for architecture — adds domestic flight or long drive.
Booking as a package
14-day private route at /packages/14-day-complete-turkey — customizable before deposit. One coordinator handles flights, hotels and guides.