Have a remarkable 14-day journey filled with history, culture, & breathtaking landscapes using our 14-day Turkey and Greece itinerary.

I've gotten loads of emails lately asking if I could share our itinerary from Turkey and Greece. I totally get it! Sometimes it can be confusing trying to figure out how far apart different cities are, what the best modes of transportation are between destinations, and of course what places are worth visiting. Kevin and I were completely happy with this itinerary! It made sense, it was intuitive, it hit up some incredible sites of interest, and it was a blast! If you are considering traveling to either country, hopefully this itinerary will be helpful for you! This itinerary is based on a 14 day trip, but could absolutely be altered for different time frames: Istanbul: We started our adventure in the pulse of modern day Turkey, Istanbul. It is brimming with life and there are no shortages of exciting things to do and see! Days needed: We spent a solid 2 and 1/2 days here. I would venture to say that you need at least 2 full days, and if you have more time, could absolutely extend your time here. Where to say: Istanbul is pricey for accommodations. Because of this, we used Air BnB and found the most incredible place in the heart of the city! {To see where we stayed, click here .... If that link doesn't work, type "SALE! Taksim City Center/View!" into the Istanbul accommodations on Airbnb}. I couldn't recommend this place more. First of all, it's only $37 a night, and has it's own room, living room, and balcony overlooking the Bosphorus! You can see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata tower, new Mosque, and pretty much all the attractions from your window! To read more about what I recommend to do and see in Istanbul, check out my posts below: Istanbul Day 1 {the old city!} Istanbul Day 2 {the grand bazaar, spice market, and turkish baths} Istanbul Day 3 {Istiklal Street} Top 7 Things to Do in Istanbul Cappadocia I beg you, if you go to Turkey, make sure Cappadocia is included on your itinerary. Yes, on a map it looks way the heck out of the way. And that's because it is. It's literally in the center of the country. However, it was really easy to get to! And this magical land will exceed your expectations, I promise:) Getting to Cappadocia: Kevin and I bought plane tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri. Remember, Cappadocia is a region, not a city. You'll want to fly to Kayseri, and then stay in the town of Goreme, Uchisar, or others that you may find in your research! Your hotel will arrange to pick you up at the airport, and they will drive you the hour into Goreme. We stayed in Cappadocia 2 full days, and the second full day, caught an overnight bus to Pamukkale. Days Needed: We spent 2 1/2 days here! I honestly think you need at least two days…but you could stay weeks here and never run out of hikes or things to see! Where to stay: We stayed in the charming little town of Goreme, and honestly, it was a perfect home base. It's small enough that you can walk the whole town, but big enough to have everything you need at your fingertips! Whatever you do, stay in a cave hotel! They are amazing!! We stayed at the Arch Palace Hotel, and it was phenomenal. Economical, nicely decorated, and extremely hospitable and welcoming! We felt like family! To check out the Arch Palace, click here. To read more about what I recommend to do and see in Cappadocia, check out my posts below: Hot Air Balloon Ride Greet Line Tour {exploring the surrounding area!} Goreme {our home base in Cappadocia} Uchisar {a hike and a castle} Pamukkale Pamukkale was quite possibly my favorite day of the trip, and certainly one of the most unique sites i've ever seen or experienced! Pamukkale is a hill of calcium deposited travertine pools bubbling with hot springs! For a fee, you can explore these pools, even swim and lounge in them all day if you so desire {which we did!! haha!}. Getting to Pamukkale: From Cappadocia, we actually took a night bus to Pamukkale. You can catch a bus from downtown Goreme quite easily! You can just purchase your bus tickets that day, as so many buses travel at night, that you don't need to book in advance! Days Needed: Here's the thing about Pamukkale, you only need one day here. There's not much else to do or see, so a full day is perfect. Where to stay: We read a TON of reviews on Trip Advisor that told us to stay at a hotel called the Melrose Guesthouse! We LOVED this place! It had a stunning patio, pool, lounge chairs, and restaurant. We loved the ambiance and the family that ran it was so delightful! To see more of my pictures from Pamukkale, click here. Ephesus You can't go to Turkey without seeing Ephesus. It is such a crown jewel. It's the most well persevered ancient city in the world, and truly gives you a breathtaking insight into the lives of the ancient Ephesians. If you are a Bible history lover, this place is for you. It brings the book of Ephesians to life! From Pamukkale, we took a bus to the city of Selcuk. Selcuk is the modern day city next to the ancient city of Ephesus. And truly, Selcuk in it's own right is a beautiful, quaint and charming little get-away. Getting to Ephesus: From Pamukkale, we took an early bus to Selcuk. The bus was pretty cheap, and it was only a few hours. Days Needed: We only stayed one day in Selcuk. We would have liked to stay more, with a day in Sincire, but only could manage one! Where to Stay: We stayed at the adorable and charming Homeros Pension and Guesthouse. This place is the real deal. The building is really old and each room has some serious antiques going on it it! We felt swept away in time! On the top floor is an incredible little terrace restaurant run by the owners! And speaking of the owners, they were like family! Such precious people! This pension is in the perfect location in the heart of Selcuk, just steps away from the bus station so you can walk there! To see more of my pictures from Ephesus, click here. Bodrum We only were in Bodrum for half a day because we were just catching a ferry to Santorini from Bodrum, however it was quite charming! If you are looking for a little beach vacation in Turkey, Bodrum is the place to go! A very fun medieval city, with a castle, cobblestones, and a gorgeous harbor! Getting to Bodrum: We caught a morning bus to Bodrum from Ephesus. Really easy and painless! To see more of my pictures from Bodrum, click here. Santorini {Greece} Santorini has always been high on my travel bucket list! And it did not disappoint. The magical white buildings and blue domes on the cliff beckoned us to another era, as did the donkey rides up the cobblestone streets. The whole time we were there, I felt within a dream! Absolutely worth going to:) Getting to Santorini: Santorinin is NOT an easy place to get to. There's just no way around the hassle. Just remind yourself, when you're on that midnight ferry, "it's worth it! it's worth it!" because it totally is! As a result, we caught a ferry from Bodrum {Turkey} to Kos {Greece}, and then from Kos took another ferry to Santorinin {Kos is truly a beautiful island in it's own right! Pictures here to prove that!} Days Needed: We only stayed a little over a day here {a crime, right?}, and WE WANTED MORE TIME! But, the ferry system in Greece is so tricky, that it was either stay 1 day or 4 days, so we opted for 1, which was still just as ethereal as can be! Where to Stay: Honestly, the place we stayed was nothing to write home about. It was called the Kafieris Blue Apartments. On the positive side, it was economical, and had a really great view from the terrace! On the negative side, it consisted of 4 white walls, a bed, and a bathroom that was pretty much barren! But who cares when you can get outside and be amazed at the outdoors!! To see my pictures and read more about Santorini, click here! Rhodes {Greece} From Santorini, we took a ferry to the island of Rhodes. I was completely mesmerized by this island, and wish we could have stayed longer!! The waters hung the most gorgeous turquoise color i've ever seen, and the medieval town was one of the best in the world! Loved it!! Getting to Rhodes: Rhodes is a lot easier to get to than Santorini! From Santorini, we caught a ferry to Rhodes. But you can also catch a ferry to Rhodes from Marmaris, Turkey! Days Needed: We stayed 2 full days in Rhodes, and it was perfect for getting a taste of the island. Once again, you could make Rhodes an entire week's vacation as the island is big and there is so much to see. But 2 days exploring the medieval city of Rhodes Town, and enjoying the beaches was perfect! Where to Stay: We stayed at the tackiest place ever, the Europa Hotel (compliments of travel agent who booked it). However, it was like 50 feet from the beach (score!) and within walking distance to the old town (double score!!). There were lots of drunk European teenagers that stayed there, but it didn't bother us! We even had our own balcony that looked out onto the beach (triple score!!). To see the beautiful waters and city of Rhodes, click here to see my pictures! Marmaris, {Turkey} I don't know if it was nostalgia for being our last destination in Turkey, but I still swoon over Marmaris. This gorgeous destination was set in a cove, and hummed with energy and magic. If you are looking for the perfect beachy/relaxing get-away, go here! Getting to Marmaris: We took the ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris. However, from anywhere in Turkey you can take a bus here!! Days Needed: We stayed 1 1/2 days in Marmaris. It was enough time to relax, but of course, like most beaches, I could have sipped drinks and lounged here for dayssssss!!! Where to Stay: We stayed at the Balim Hotel, which again, wasn't anything special. It was basic, but cheap and right on the beach. Plus, their breakfast was phenomenal!! To see the lovely Marmaris, click here I hope this was helpful! A few tips when traveling in Turkey and Greece: 1) Turkey has a GREAT transportation system! In Istanbul, they have trollies that run all around town that are cheap and fast! The whole country has the best bus system ever. It is both cheap and comfy. Even the domestic flights were economical! Take advantage of that! 2) The ferry system in Greece is nuts! Seriously, the ferries run at the most random of times (Like 1am at night!) and you can only take certain ferries to get to certain places. And of course the ferries only run on certain days (i.e.: you can only get to Santorini on certain days of the week!). So…moral of story…check out the ferry schedule at least a week ahead!! 3) Make sure to use Trip Advisor or Agoda to book all your accommodations! Reading reviews gave us the best insights into where we should stay! The only loser hotels we had were when we let a travel agent in Turkey book them for us! If you are looking for tips on planning a trip, see my travel series here, and specially my post called "How to Plan a Trip" Happy Travels!!

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