Turkey Itinerary Mistakes We See Most Often and How to Avoid Them
Ten common Turkey itinerary mistakes, from driving to Cappadocia to Tuesday at Topkapı, and the simple fix for each one.
Evren SatırFounder, Turkey Itineraries · 7 min read
Notes from our guides
Practical articles on traveling in Turkey, written by the licensed guides who lead our tours and by the team that plans them.
Antalya’s Ancient Cities in One Day: Perge, Aspendos and Side
The right order, driving times, October 2026 tickets and what to skip on a day trip to Perge, Aspendos and Side from Antalya.
Osman DemirLicensed guide · 6 min read
Visiting Konya: Rumi’s Tomb, the Sema Ceremony and Seljuk Sites
Rumi's tomb, a real Saturday sema, Seljuk tilework and a plate of etli ekmek: how to spend a night in Konya between Cappadocia and Pamukkale.
Bahar ÖzdemirLicensed guide · 7 min read
Istanbul Beyond Sultanahmet: Balat, Chora, Galata and the Asian Side
A licensed Istanbul guide's plan for the neighborhoods most visitors miss, from the Patriarchate and Chora to Galata, Kadıköy and Çamlıca.
KübraLicensed guide · 7 min read
Turkey for Older Travelers and Anyone with Limited Mobility
How to pace a Turkey trip for older travelers or anyone with limited mobility, which sites are harder than they look, and what to plan before…
Evren SatırFounder, Turkey Itineraries · 7 min read
Are the Ephesus Terrace Houses Worth the Extra Ticket? A Guide’s View
Frescoes, mosaics and a marble hall being rebuilt piece by piece: a licensed guide on whether the Ephesus Terrace Houses earn their separate ticket.
Can AteşLicensed guide · 7 min read
Hiking in Cappadocia: Valley Walks for Every Fitness Level
Rose, Red, Love, Pigeon, Ihlara and Zelve valleys explained with distances, times, surfaces and the right season, from a licensed Cappadocia guide.
Ege ErtaşLicensed guide · 7 min read
Gallipoli and Troy in One Trip: A Guide’s Plan from Istanbul
A licensed guide's plan for Gallipoli and Troy: the 1915 campaign, Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, Troy and its museum, and how many days you need.
Selçuk YılmazLicensed guide · 7 min read
How to Check a Turkish Travel Agency Before You Pay a Deposit
A practical checklist for vetting a Turkish travel agency: TÜRSAB license lookup, licensed guides, safe payment, written terms and the red flags to watch for.
Evren SatırFounder, Turkey Itineraries · 7 min read
Christian Cappadocia: Rock-Cut Churches, Monks and the Cappadocian Fathers
From Basil the Great to the frescoes of the Dark Church: how to see Christian Cappadocia's rock-cut churches, valleys and underground cities with purpose.
Bahar ÖzdemirLicensed guide · 7 min read
Beyond the White Terraces: Hierapolis, Laodicea and Aphrodisias
Hierapolis, Laodicea and Aphrodisias explained, with the barefoot rule, Cleopatra's Pool, October 2026 tickets and one and two day plans.
Osman DemirLicensed guide · 7 min read
Istanbul Old City in One Day: A Guide’s Plan for Sultanahmet
A licensed Istanbul guide's plan for Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern, timed around prayers and crowds.
KübraLicensed guide · 8 min read