{"id":14975,"date":"2026-04-12T11:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=14975"},"modified":"2026-04-11T11:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T06:01:48","slug":"things-to-do-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Things to Do in Turkey (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A 10- to 14-day itinerary is ideal for doing some of the famous things in Turkey without rushing.<\/li>\n<li>Taking domestic flights saves time when travelling between cities. Buses are slightly cheaper but take 8 &#8211; 12 hours.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/turkey-hot-air-balloon\/\">Cappadocia hot air balloon operates<\/a> on weather conditions, so make sure to add it in the first few days of your trip, as it will get rescheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya are worth visiting for a touristic vibe. Izmir is for travellers expecting authentic local life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article offers some of the best things to do in Turkey, which covers cities such as Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Izmir.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a 2-week trip in Turkey, you can experience a lot, including volcanic landscapes, Ottoman architecture, beaches and activities like hot air balloon rides and pottery making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview of Turkey<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-turkey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best time to visit Turkey<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April to May and September to October<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round-Trip Flight Cost from India<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx 65,000 INR (cost varies by season)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight Duration from India<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 &#8211; 12 hours (depending on layovers and the departure city)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Flights from India<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi &amp; Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/turkey-tourist-visa-for-indians\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Visa for Indians<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An e-visa is available for Indians holding a US, UK, or Schengen visa. If not, take a sticker visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sticker visa:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 17,723 INR (Including application cost)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>E-visa: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx 3,000 INR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Turkish Lira = 2.09 INR (fluctuates)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Top Things to Do in Turkey<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey is a blend of two continents, Europe and Asia. So, there is a mix of experiences from Roman ruins, beaches, volcanic landscapes, and hot air balloons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide focuses on the four major cities in Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Izmir. With details on different cities and multiple activities, make use of this blog if you are planning a 10 to 14-day trip in Turkey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Places to Visit &amp; Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Istanbul is one of the cities in the world that is on two continents and is separated by the Bosphorus (waterway). Most travellers start their trips here, as it&#8217;s a major international flight hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Closed to tourists during prayer times)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydan\u0131, Fatih\/\u0130stanbul<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 3,755 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women must wear a headscarf<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ayasofyacamii.gov.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hagia Sophia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 537 CE as a Christian cathedral. In 1453, it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest. In 1935, it became a museum, but in 2020, it was converted back into a mosque.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eight circular calligraphy discs inside the main hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upper gallery has Byzantine mosaics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31-metre central dome supported by 107 marble columns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ottoman tombs of Sultans in the outer courtyard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch the \u201csweating column&#8221;, which people believe has healing powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14988\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14988\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque\" width=\"358\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hagia-sophia-grand-mosque-1-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGvKLPLKP2Q\/\">Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Galata Tower<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bereketzade, Beyo\u011flu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 2,760 INR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arrive by 8:30 AM, as the balcony is only 1 metre and gets congested.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genoese colonists built the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/galatakulesi.gov.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galata Tower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a 67-metre stone watchtower, in 1348 to spot fires and enemy ships.\u00a0 It has been a prison and a naval depot, but today, a landmark with an observation deck that gives beautiful city views.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the elevator to the 9th floor for a 360-degree view of the Golden Horn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the exterior observation deck to see the Bosphorus bridges and the Asian side of the city.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the 3D simulation on the lower floors to see a digital version of Hezarfen\u2019s historic flight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14989\" style=\"width: 322px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/galata-tower-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14989\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/galata-tower-1.jpg\" alt=\"Galata Tower\" width=\"332\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/galata-tower-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/galata-tower-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CrQcb3rpr7N\/?img_index=1\">Galata Tower<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Closed during prayers)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sultanahmet Square (Directly opposite Hagia Sophia)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Avoid Friday mornings as it stays closed for prayers until 2:00 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architect Sedefkar Mehmed Agha built the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kulturportali.gov.tr\/turkiye\/istanbul\/gezilecekyer\/sultanahmet-camii\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Mosque<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmed I. It is known for the 20,000 hand-painted blue tiles from Iznik and six minarets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the intricate floral tile designs inside the main prayer hall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the 200-plus stained-glass windows that let light into the central dome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph the central domes in the main square at night, when they are lit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the thick iron chain at the western gate, meant to make the Sultan bow his head when entering on horseback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14990\" style=\"width: 293px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-mosque-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14990\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-mosque-1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)\" width=\"303\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-mosque-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/blue-mosque-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C43tImaoVPu\/?img_index=2\">Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Maiden\u2019s Tower (K\u0131z Kulesi)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On an island in the Bosphorus Strait off the coast of \u00dcsk\u00fcdar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 3,000 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit at sunset when the tower lights up against the city skyline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kizkulesi.gov.tr\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maiden\u2019s Tower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lighthouse that sits on a small island. It has been a customs station and a defensive tower since 400 BCE, and today it is an artistic landmark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place has a famous legend that says a King built this tower to protect his daughter from a snake bite. The king took a fruit basket to his daughter on her birthday, and a snake hidden in it killed her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the boat from Galataport or Uskudar pier to reach the island.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the museum inside the tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos of the tower from the Uskudar coast steps at sunset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dine at the restaurant on the upper floors for some traditional Turkish cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14992\" style=\"width: 292px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maidens-tower-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14992\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maidens-tower-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maiden\u2019s Tower (K\u0131z Kulesi)\" width=\"302\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maidens-tower-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maidens-tower-1-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYm4B03FGcx\/\">Maiden\u2019s Tower (K\u0131z Kulesi)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Grand Bazaar\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beyaz\u0131t, Fatih\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bargain, as vendors charge more for tourists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To buy the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/what-to-buy-in-turkey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Turkish souvenirs, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kapalicarsi.com.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Bazaar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sultan Mehmed II established this market in 1461 to promote trade, which makes it one of the world&#8217;s oldest covered markets. It has nearly 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Things to Buy at Grand Bazaar:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkish Carpets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue glass charm (evil eye)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee pots (cezve)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold &amp; Silver Jewellery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkish Delights (Lokum, Baklava, Helva, Pestil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14993\" style=\"width: 299px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grand-bazaar-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14993\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grand-bazaar-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Bazaar\u00a0\" width=\"309\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grand-bazaar-1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/grand-bazaar-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEjdwtDTHNc\/\">Grand Bazaar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Places to Visit &amp; Things to Do in Cappadocia, Turkey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cappadocia is known for \u201cfairy chimney&#8221; rock formations and underground cities. The main town <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-area-to-stay-in-cappadocia-turkey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to stay in Cappadocia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is G\u00f6reme, a 3-km-long village surrounded by cave hotels and fairy chimneys. You need to stay at least 2 days to try the major <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-cappadocia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activities in Cappadocia.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Hot Air Balloon Ride<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Starts at sunrise (the flights operate based on weather conditions)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> G\u00f6reme town\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx 20,000 INR (cost varies each season)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Book the first morning you are in the city, so you have a backup day if the weather cancels the flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cappadocia is one of the most active hot air balloon sites in the world, with more than 150 balloons launching on clear mornings at 1,000 feet into the air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balloons floating over the rock valleys at sunrise are one of the most beautiful things to see in Turkey, and you can fly for about 60 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the balloons inflate with fire at the launch site before dawn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you fly, look down into Love Valley to see the 100-foot-tall rock pillars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos of the sunrise between the rock formations in Rose Valley.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the landing ceremony after landing with champagne and snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14994\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-air-balloon-ride-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14994\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-air-balloon-ride-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Air Balloon Ride\" width=\"297\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-air-balloon-ride-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-air-balloon-ride-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUc6T-vkQrI\/?img_index=1\">Hot Air Balloon Ride<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Hiking the Valleys<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Accessible 24 hours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Around G\u00f6reme\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The paths are slippery; wear shoes with a strong grip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area around G\u00f6reme has many trails with red and pink rock formations. The most popular trails for a quick walk are the Red Valley, Rose Valley, and Love Valley. These hikes are easy to medium, and you can finish most of them in under two hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the three-kilometre Red Valley trail at 5 pm to see the sunset, which makes the rocks glow in different shades.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hike through Pigeon Valley to see hundreds of bird nests carved high into the cliff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the church in Rose Valley to see the fresco paintings on the ceiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are small cafes hidden along the trail where you can drink fresh juice or tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14995\" style=\"width: 341px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hiking-the-valleys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14995\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hiking-the-valleys.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking the Valleys\" width=\"351\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hiking-the-valleys.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hiking-the-valleys-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQUSKCajIG2\/?img_index=2\">Hiking the Valleys<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Cappadocia Turkish Night Show<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cave restaurants in Avanos or U\u00e7hisar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 4,600 INR (dinner, drinks, performances, and hotel transfer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Confirm if they have a vegetarian option when you book<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Turkish Night Show is a cultural performance that happens in underground restaurants, which are rock-caved. The show lasts 3 hours and includes dinner, the spiritual Whirling Dervish ceremony and traditional folk dances from different parts of Turkey. It comes with a multi-course dinner and unlimited drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the spiritual Whirling Dervish ritual in which dancers spin for 15 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See fire and belly dance performances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a traditional dinner with both meat and vegetarian options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in a group folk dance with the performers at the end of the night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will sit at long wooden tables with other tourists and engage with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Pottery Making in Avanos<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avanos town (8.5 km from G\u00f6reme)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free to watch; workshop is approx 1,500 INR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avanos is a quiet town on the Red River, famous for its red clay pottery. The town has made pottery since 2000 BCE, and the river provides the red clay locals use. You can watch a traditional kick-wheel, try to shape the clay yourself, and also buy some of the items you like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch a master potter use their feet to spin a traditional kick-wheel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down and try to make a bowl yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk through the underground showrooms to see collections of finished vases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop for hand-painted plates with Ottoman Tulip designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guraymuze.com\/en\/traditional-ceramic-tile-collections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guray Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an underground pottery museum carved into the rock.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14996\" style=\"width: 376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pottery-making-in-avanos-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14996\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pottery-making-in-avanos-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pottery Making in Avanos\" width=\"386\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pottery-making-in-avanos-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pottery-making-in-avanos-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pottery-making-in-avanos-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CViks2tIWhz\/?img_index=5\">Pottery Making in Avanos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Derinkuyu Underground City<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Closes earlier in winter; check before visiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Derinkuyu town (35 km from G\u00f6reme)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 1,500 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid this if you have claustrophobia; instead, visit Kaymakl\u0131 Underground City, where the tunnels are spacious.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gov.tr\/muze-detay?DistId=DKY&amp;SectionId=DKY01\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derinkuyu Underground City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the deepest of the other underground cities in Cappadocia, with a depth of 85 metres. It held 20,000 people who used this city as a shelter during the invasion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk down eight levels of tunnels to see the underground missionary school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are storage rooms where people keep their animals and food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the heavy rolling stone doors used to block the entrance during attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the church on the lowest level on the 7th floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14997\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/derinkuyu-underground-city-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14997\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/derinkuyu-underground-city-1.jpg\" alt=\"Derinkuyu Underground City\" width=\"335\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/derinkuyu-underground-city-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/derinkuyu-underground-city-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCO5mK5Iv8m\/\">Derinkuyu Underground City<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Places to Visit &amp; Things to Do in Antalya, Turkey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antalya is on the southern Mediterranean coast and has some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-beaches-in-turkey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best beaches in Turkey.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From Istanbul, it is a quick 1-hour 20-minute flight. You can experience both the coastal and the historic setting here.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Duden Waterfalls<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 hours (Park)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kepez district (15 km from Antalya city centre)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 150 INR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duden Waterfalls has two different waterfall sites on the same river: Lower and Upper Duden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Upper Duden Waterfalls are inside a forest park. Lower Duden Waterfalls are located in the public city park, where the river drops 40 metres from a cliff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the cliff path in Duden Park to reach the observation deck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the caves behind the waterfall at Upper Falls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a boat tour from the old harbour to see the Lower Falls from the ocean<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a picnic at one of the park benches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the falls lit up by colourful lights after dark.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14998\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duden-waterfalls.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14998\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duden-waterfalls.jpg\" alt=\"Duden Waterfalls\" width=\"295\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duden-waterfalls.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/duden-waterfalls-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOn9q2wiGFr\/?img_index=1\">Duden Waterfalls<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Kalei\u00e7i Old Town<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 hours, but most local shops close by 11:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Antalya city centre<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The town&#8217;s cobblestones are very uneven; do not wear heels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalei\u00e7i is the historic heart of Antalya, surrounded by Roman walls and Ottoman-era houses. The whole place is like a maze of narrow streets filled with hotels, garden restaurants, and souvenir shops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk to the Roman Harbour, which is 600 metres down the street, filled with yachts and seafood cafes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the 13th-century Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare), which is the city&#8217;s symbol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the Hidirilik Tower, a 2nd-century Roman landmark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Umbrella Street, where you will see umbrellas hanging above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat at seaside dining places such as Castle Cafe &amp; Restaurant, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sauvignonrestaurant.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauvignon Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Old Town Terrace Restaurant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14999\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kaleici-old-town.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14999\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kaleici-old-town.jpg\" alt=\"Kalei\u00e7i Old Town\" width=\"318\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kaleici-old-town.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kaleici-old-town-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOR_Ntpkp02\/?img_index=1\">Kalei\u00e7i Old Town<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Konyaalt\u0131 Beach<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 hours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Western part of Antalya city\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beach access is free, but sunbed rental is approx 400 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konyaalt\u0131 Beach is a 7-km-long pebble beach with very clear water and the Taurus Mountains in the background. Unlike other beaches, you will not find fine sand here. The stones keep the water crystal clear. Behind the beach, there is also a promenade with walking and jogging areas, bicycle paths, parks, and cafes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swim in the clear, sand-free water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Antalya Aquarium nearby.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the sunset over the Taurus Mountains from the shore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat dinner at one of the beach spots, like Sunshine Beach, Lucky 13 Beach Restaurant, Babil Bistro Cafe, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bigchefs.com.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Chefs.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15000\" style=\"width: 305px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/konyaalti-beach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15000\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/konyaalti-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Konyaalt\u0131 Beach\" width=\"315\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/konyaalti-beach.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/konyaalti-beach-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWAGCOmDbHB\/?img_index=2\">Konyaalt\u0131 Beach<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Hadrian\u2019s Gate<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 hours (public street entrance)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entrance to Kalei\u00e7i (Old Town)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the best place to find currency exchange offices with fair rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antalya.bel.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hadrian\u2019s Gate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a large marble archway. The Romans built it in the year 130 AD to honour the Roman Emperor Hadrian. It is eight metres tall and has three marble arches and serves as the city&#8217;s main entrance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk through the three marble arches to enter the Old Town.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph the detailed floral ceiling carvings inside the arches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the gate exactly at sunset to capture bright golden light hitting the city\u2019s stone walls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the Republic Square nearby to see the Ataturk Statue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15001\" style=\"width: 328px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hadrians-gate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15001\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hadrians-gate.jpg\" alt=\"Hadrian\u2019s Gate\" width=\"338\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hadrians-gate.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hadrians-gate-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVg5mfcAoCy\/\">Hadrian\u2019s Gate<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Perge Ancient City<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aksu district (19 km from Antalya centre)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 1,300 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is zero shade here, so carry an umbrella.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gov.tr\/muze-detay?sectionId=PRG01&amp;distId=PRG\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was a major city in Roman times, founded after the Trojan War. It has some of the best-preserved ruins in Turkey. There is a 15,000-seat stadium, large public Roman bathhouses and a colonnaded street.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the 300-metre-long colonnaded street that has a water channel in the middle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand in the middle of the ancient stadium that accommodates 15,000 people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the Roman bath ruins to see the underfloor heating systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climb the stone seats of the Roman Theatre for a view of the whole site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an ancient Greek wrestling school (Gymnasium) near the entrance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15002\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/perge-ancient-city.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15002\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/perge-ancient-city.jpg\" alt=\"Perge Ancient City\" width=\"331\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/perge-ancient-city.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/perge-ancient-city-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsQ99SMqOTs\/?img_index=1\">Perge Ancient City<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Places to Visit &amp; Things to Do in Izmir, Turkey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t include Izmir in their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/turkey-itinerary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey itinerary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but for an authentic, less touristy atmosphere, this is the place you need to visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Izmir is Turkey&#8217;s third-largest city and is known for its relaxed lifestyle and calm atmosphere. It has an 8,500-year history and is a major commercial hub with Roman markets and seaside promenades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Kemeralt\u0131 Bazaar<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Between Konak Square and Mezarl\u0131kba\u015f\u0131\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kemeralt\u0131 Bazaar is a 400-year-old open-air market spreading across the Konak district with 5,000 active stalls. It is larger, older, and much cheaper than Istanbul&#8217;s Grand Bazaar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than just a market, you will find historic stone courtyards, ancient synagogues (worship places), public fountains, mosques, and many family-owned restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat an Izmir Kumru sandwich. It is made with cheese, sujuk (sausage), beef salami, and pickles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try the local Boyoz pastry, which originated in Izmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the 18th-century K\u0131zlaragas\u0131 Hani inn for a cup of traditional Turkish coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Synagogue Street to see the Jewish Quarter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy hand-loomed Turkish cotton clothes, raw honey, natural soaps, fresh cheese and souvenirs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Konak Square &amp; Clock Tower<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24 hours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Konak Waterfront\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit at night when the clock tower is lit and looks beautiful against the dark sky.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konak Square is the heart of Izmir and home to its most famous Ottoman-era landmark. The 25-metre-tall clock tower was built in 1901 for Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The square has four fountains and the tiny, tile-decorated Yal\u0131 Mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos of the Ottoman architecture of the 125-year-old clock tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed the pigeons in the square.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Yali Mosque; it is small and covered in colourful tiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk to Konak Pier Mall for shopping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a short ferry ride from Konak Pier to reach the Karsiyaka waterfront.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15003\" style=\"width: 318px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clock-tower.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15003\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clock-tower.jpg\" alt=\"Clock Tower\" width=\"328\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clock-tower.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/clock-tower-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3VDJiiCHLm\/?img_index=2\">Clock Tower<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Agora of Smyrna<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Namazgah neighbourhood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 650 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a Museum Pass, you can enter for free.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gov.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agora of Smyrna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an ancient Roman marketplace which was rebuilt by Marcus Aurelius in 178 AD after an earthquake. Greek settlers built the original market before an earthquake completely destroyed it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk through the arched underground corridors of the ancient basilica.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the large statues of Poseidon and Demeter (siblings) found on the site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the Roman bath ruins and see the ancient floor mosaics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the Ottoman-era gravestones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the ancient water channels that still have water flowing through them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15004\" style=\"width: 340px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/agora-of-smyrna.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15004\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/agora-of-smyrna.jpg\" alt=\"Agora of Smyrna\" width=\"350\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/agora-of-smyrna.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/agora-of-smyrna-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBRJOkFidD6\/?img_index=2\">Agora of Smyrna<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Asansor (Historical Elevator)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Karata\u015f District\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Free\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go for late-night coffee at the top terrace to see the city lights on the water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nesim Levi, a wealthy businessman, built the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.izmir.bel.tr\/tr\/Asansor\/272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asansor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> water-powered elevator in 1907 to connect two streets separated. He wanted to help pregnant women and elderly people from climbing the 155 steep stone steps. The elevator connects the lower coastal road to the cliffside street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the 119-year-old elevator for the best sunset view over Izmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk the Dario Moreno Street at the base of the elevator, which is famous for the colourful houses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have dinner or coffee at the top restaurant floor while looking at the sea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to live music performed at the base of the tower in the evenings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15005\" style=\"width: 306px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/asansor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15005\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/asansor.jpg\" alt=\"Asansor (Historical Elevator)\" width=\"316\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/asansor.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/asansor-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN-Hf_XDCNt\/?img_index=2\">Asansor (Historical Elevator)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Ephesus Ancient City<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sel\u00e7uk town (80 km from the city)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 4,500 INR\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arrive at 8:00 AM to avoid the local cruise passenger crowd and heat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ephesus is an ancient Greek and Roman port city that once had nearly 250,000 people. Today, it stands as one of the largest archaeological sites in the entire world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ancient City of Ephesus is 19 kilometres from Ku\u015fadas\u0131, a resort town on Turkey\u2019s western Aegean coast. If you want to extend your trip, you can stay in Ku\u015fadas\u0131 for a few days after Izmir. Compared to Izmir, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kusadasi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ku\u015fadas\u0131 offers a more touristy experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with water sports and beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gov.tr\/muze-detay?SectionId=EFS01&amp;DistId=EFS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library of Celsus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was built in the 2nd century.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theatre once held 25,000 spectators for acoustic testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrace Houses have the colourful Roman floor mosaics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The marble-paved Curetes Street still has the ruins of old shops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the ruins of the Temple of Hadrian with its detailed stone carvings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15006\" style=\"width: 327px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ephesus-ancient-city.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15006\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ephesus-ancient-city.jpg\" alt=\"Ephesus Ancient City\" width=\"337\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ephesus-ancient-city.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ephesus-ancient-city-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNSLEB4MtZ8\/?img_index=2\">Ephesus Ancient City<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey is a country where every city has a different experience, from Istanbul\u2019s historic mosques and bazaars to Cappadocia\u2019s landscapes and Antalya\u2019s coastline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your time from planning where to go exactly and making an itinerary. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Dimaak Tours <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you want a customised trip plan without stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on The Best Things to Do in Turkey<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">1. How many days are enough for Turkey?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 14-day trip is ideal for comfortably visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Izmir.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">2. Is Turkey expensive for Indians?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a well-planned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/turkey-trip-cost-from-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget for Turkey,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it can be an affordable trip. The only major expenses are the flight tickets and the hot air balloon experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">3. Which city in Turkey is good for first-time travellers?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Istanbul is the best place as it has famous landmarks, street food, markets, museums, and better connectivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways: A 10- to 14-day itinerary is ideal for doing some of the famous things in Turkey without rushing. Taking domestic flights saves time when travelling between cities. Buses are slightly cheaper but take 8 &#8211; 12 hours. 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