ISTANBUL, ANKARA, CAPPADOCIA, ANTALYA, PAMUKKALE, EPHESUS, CANAKKALE, AND TROY
From the unique rock formations and soaring hot air balloons in Cappadocia to the marvelous cities of Istanbul and Ankara, our Treasures of Türkiye tour takes us to the country’s most captivating sights and scenic landscapes. In Istanbul, we visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Spice Market, and Grand Bazaar. In Ankara, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk and delve into history at the Anatolian Civilization Museum. We’ll make our way to Cappadocia via the scenic countryside and explore the Open Air Museum in the Goreme Valley and the Kaymakli Underground City. Then, we’ll travel through beautiful Konya to reach Antalya, a town overlooking the Turquoise Coast with a lovely Old Town. We’ll also visit the incredible Pamukkale hot springs and Ephesus, where we’ll see the Temple of Artemis and much more. We’ll round out our trip with stops at the historical and classical cities of Pergamum, Canakkale, and Troy.
Note: The spelling of the country’s name was updated from “Turkey” to “Türkiye” in early 2022 to best represent and express “the culture, civilization, and values of the Turkish nation in the best way.”
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Itinerary at
a Glance
2023 Tour Itinerary:
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 1 night in Ankara
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 2 nights in Antalya
- 2 nights in Izmir
- 1 night Canakkale
- 1 night in Istanbul
2024 Tour Itinerary:
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 1 night in Ankara
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 2 nights in Antalya
- 2 nights in Kuşadası
- 1 night Canakkale
- 1 night in Istanbul
Tour Highlights
- Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace (Istanbul)
- Grand Bazaar & Spice Market (Istanbul)
- Cappadocia Rock Formations
- Turquoise Coast (Antalya)
- Pamukkale hot springs
- Ephesus & the House of Virgin Mary
- Acropolis (Pergamum)
- Troy
- Wine tastings
- Lunch at a Women's Coop
Your Tour Includes
- Optional round-trip airfare from New York area (varies by departure) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Turkey ground transportation and transfers
- Accommodations at first class hotels
- 21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 9 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
- English-speaking tour director throughout
Max Group Size: 30 travelers
Activity Level: Level 2
Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature light hiking, and/or stairs on some hilly and/or uneven terrain. Learn More
Pacing Level: Moderate
Expect full-day tours most days with some limited free time at specific sites, for meals, and/or in the evenings. You can expect several early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 2+ nights (with limited 1-night stays). Learn More
Additional Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders
A valid passport is required for international tours. There are entry requirements for U.S. passport holders. Please visit our Passports & Visas page to learn more about any required actions, next steps, and additional costs.
All ancient sites have some steps and uneven surfaces with easy to moderate walking conditions. There are three days of long drives with sightseeing stops en route.
For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit
our Before You Depart section.
Click the Day-by-Day itinerary below to see the experiences that await on each day of your tour.
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return on the same day as the tour ends.
For flight details, see Before You Depart.
Welcome to Istanbul! Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. This evening your tour director hosts a welcome dinner and orientation.
Accommodations: Sheraton Istanbul City Center or similar
Meals: Dinner
Situated at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers a fascinating blend of east and west. Your guided morning tour includes visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century. You may delight in a visit to the Spice Market, the exotic food market selling dried fruits and spices, the underground cistern, the water source of the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Your tour ends with a visit to the vast and bustling Grand Bazaar, world-famous labyrinth and passages housing numerous stores where you'll have shopping opportunities galore. The balance of the day is at leisure and you may wish to join a leisurely cruise on the Bosphorous.
Accommodations: Sheraton Istanbul City Center or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Depart for the Turkish capital, Ankara, the country's second largest city. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum is a vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with Neo Hittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. You will also visit the fascinating Anatolian Civilization Museum. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Ankara Cukurambar or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Today, travel by road through the Turkish countryside to the world-renowned region of Cappadocia, a breathtaking landscape with striking and bizarre rock formations and underground cities. Along the way, enjoy a short stop on the shore of the biggest salt lake in Türkiye where you might spot some flamingos. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, visit a private cave home where you can learn more about traditional Turkish life. Next, enjoy a relaxing wine tasting experience with wines produced from Cappadocian grapes. Afterward, check into your hotel.
Accommodations: Mustafa Cappadocia Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Early this morning, you may join an exhilarating optional hot-air balloon ride above the Cappadocia's river valleys and cliffs. On today’s guided excursion, visit the Open Air Museum in the Goreme Valley to view early Christian churches decorated with beautiful frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. You’ll also visit the Kaymakli Underground City, which was hollowed out of volcanic rock and extends seven to nine floors deep into the earth. It is made up of a maze of corridors, chambers, storehouses, kitchens and churches. Finally, visit the village of Avanos, famous for its beautiful old houses as well as pottery and onyx workshops.
Accommodations: Mustafa Cappadocia Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning visit the 13th century Sultan Han located at a secluded point on the ancient Silk Road between Aksaray and Konya. It was used as a caravanserai during the Seljuk period when trade flourished, requiring roads for caravan transport and inns for the traveling traders and their camels. Continue your journey by road via Konya, passing through lush forests, orchards and olive groves on the sloping hills downward to the splendid Mediterranean Sea.
Accommodations: Ramada Plaza or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Full day at leisure to enjoy at your own pace. Your seaside resort hotel enjoys a choice location overlooking Türkiye's fabled Turquoise Coast. You may join an optional tour to ancient Perge, the most attractive and well-preserved Pamphylian city that reached its apex during the reign of Alexander the Great. Continue to Aspendos, founded by the colonists from Argos and best known for its huge theater. On this optional tour, you'll also visit Antalya's Archaeological Museum that houses artifacts and antiques from 2500 years of Anatolian culture.
Accommodations: Ramada Plaza or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey to Pamukkale and visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hieropolis ("Holy City"), situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs. These hot springs have served as a thermal bath since the 2nd century B.C. Later, arrive in Izmir, believed to be the birthplace of Homer.
Accommodations: Renaissance Izmir Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, venture to explore Ephesus - considered to be the world’s best-preserved classical city and famous throughout history for its Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world and among its impressive structures, you will marvel at the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Odeon. Later, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a shrine said to be the final home of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus. We will also visit a Women's Weaving Co-Op for a Turkish BBQ Lunch. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, enjoy a homemade BBQ lunch with local ingredients and wine tasting. Lastly, Turkish coffee will be served as it plays a central role in the culture of Turkish hospitality and friendship. Return to Izmir. In the early evening, take a guided walking tour of Izmir with a visit to the antique Kemeralti Bazaar and Kizlaragasi Hani, one of the best places to understand Turkish culture.
Accommodations: Renaissance Izmir Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit the Acropolis, an impressive structure that houses the Temple of Trajan, the Heroon Shrine, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Altar of Zeus. You'll also view the Theater and the Library of Pergamum, whose collection came second only to that of Egypt's Alexandria. After our independent lunch, we'll depart to Cannakale and stop at an olive oil museum en route. We'll marvel at the classical city of Troy as you tour this 4,000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem the Iliad. Arrive in Canakkale.
Accommodations: Kolin Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we'll depart for Istanbul. Cross by ferry the Dardanelles, a narrow strait connecting the Aegean and the Black Sea. Upon arrival, a local expert will introduce us to some of the highlights of the city, previously known as Constantinople and the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire. Visit the splendid Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 600 years and now a fascinating museum. Here, visit the Treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains. Continue to the ancient Hippodrome, where the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period and finally, explore the elegant Blue Mosque, a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. This evening, savor a festive farewell dinner.
Accommodations: Sheraton Istanbul City Center or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return on the same day as the tour ends.
For flight details, see Before You Depart.
Welcome to Istanbul! Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. This evening your tour director hosts a welcome dinner and orientation.
Accommodations: The Marmara Pera or similar
Meals: Dinner
Situated at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers a fascinating blend of East and West. Our guided morning tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia, a once-great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century which now serves as a mosque. We may delight in a visit to the Spice Market, an exotic food market selling dried fruits and spices; and the underground cistern, the water source of the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Our tour ends with a visit to the vast and bustling Grand Bazaar, a world-famous labyrinth of passages housing numerous stores where we'll have shopping opportunities galore. The balance of the day is at leisure and we might consider joining a leisurely cruise on the Bosphorus.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we depart for the Turkish capital of Ankara, the country's second-largest city. Upon arrival, we'll visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum is a vast brick courtyard and a monumental avenue lined with Neo Hitite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. We'll also visit the fascinating Anatolian Civilization Museum. The balance of the day is free.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Ankara Cukurambar
Meals: Breakfast
We'll travel by road today through the Turkish countryside to the world-renowned region of Cappadocia, a breathtaking landscape with striking and bizarre rock formations and underground cities. Along the way, we'll enjoy a short stop on the shore of the biggest salt lake in Türkiye where we might spot some flamingos. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, we'll visit a private cave home where we can learn more about traditional Turkish life. Next, we'll enjoy a relaxing wine-tasting experience with wines produced from Cappadocian grapes before we check into our Cappadocian hotel.
Accommodations: Mustafa Cappadocia Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Early this morning, we could take an exhilarating optional hot-air balloon ride above Cappadocia's river valleys and cliffs. Later, on today's guided excursion, we'll visit the Open Air Museum in the Goreme Valley to view early Christian churches decorated with beautiful frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. We'll also visit the Kaymakli Underground City, which was hollowed out of volcanic rock and extends seven to nine floors deep into the earth. This city is made up of a maze of corridors, chambers, storehouses, kitchens, and churches. Finally, we'll visit the village of Avanos, famous for its beautiful old houses as well as pottery and onyx workshops.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we'll visit the 13th-century Sultan Han located at a secluded point on the ancient Silk Road between Aksaray and Konya. It was used as a caravanserai during the Seljuk period when trade flourished, requiring roads for caravan transport and inns for the traveling traders and their camels. Next, we'll stop in Konya for lunch with a visit to the Museum of Mevlana Rumi. Afterward, we'll continue our journey by road and passing through lush forests, orchards, and olive groves on the sloping hills downward to the splendid Mediterranean Sea.
Accommodations: Ring Downtown Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is at leisure, so we can enjoy Antalya at our own pace. We can explore Antalya's Old Town independently or join an optional tour of ancient Perge and Aspendos. Considered the most attractive and well-preserved Pamphylian city, Perge reached its apex during the reign of Alexander the Great. Aspendos was founded by the colonists from Argos and is best known for its huge theater. On this optional tour, we'll also visit Antalya's Archaeological Museum, which houses artifacts and antiques from 2,500 years of Anatolian culture.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we journey to Pamukkale and visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hieropolis ("Holy City"), situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs. These hot springs have served as thermal baths since the 2nd century B.C. Later, we'll drive further west to the Aegean Coastal city of Kuşadası, which is not only one of Türkiye's most popular holiday destinations but also convenient for visiting the ancient city of Ephesus. Kuşadası was a popular port during the middle ages for exporting the figs and cotton of the Meander Valley to Europe and was the very last stop for the caravans.
Accommodations: Hotel Charisma De Luxe or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we venture to Ephesus—considered the world's best-preserved classical city and famous for its Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world and among its impressive structures are the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Odeon. Next, we'll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a shrine said to be the final home of the Virgin Mary. We'll also visit a Women's Weaving Co-Op for a Turkish BBQ lunch, a wine tasting, and lastly, Turkish coffee, which plays a central role in the culture of Turkish hospitality and friendship. After a short drive, we'll visit the village of Sirince, one of the few historical villages kept as a national monument with some of the best examples of Greco-Ottoman architecture. As a popular wine-producing center, we'll also have a chance to taste some of the locally produced wines.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit the Acropolis, an impressive structure that houses the Temple of Trajan; the Heroon Shrine; the Sanctuary of Athena, and the Altar of Zeus. We'll also view the Theater and the Library of Pergamum, whose collection came second only to that of Egypt's Alexandria. After our independent lunch, we'll stop at an olive oil museum en route. We'll marvel at the classical city of Troy as you tour this 4,000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem the Iliad. Later, we'll arrive in Canakkale and check into our hotel with the balance of the day free to relax or explore.
Accommodations: DoubleTree By Hilton Canakkale or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we'll depart for Istanbul, crossing the Dardanelles, a narrow strait connecting the Aegean and the Black Sea by ferry. Upon arrival, a local expert will introduce us to some of the highlights of the city, previously known as Constantinople, and the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire. We'll visit the splendid Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 600 years and now a fascinating museum. Here, we'll see the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains in the Treasury Section. We'll continue to the ancient Hippodrome, where the chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period, and finally, explore the elegant Blue Mosque, a 17th-century Ottoman Mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. This evening, we'll savor a festive farewell dinner.
Accommodations: The Marmara Pera or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast
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No stay in Istanbul would be complete without a memorable cruise by a private boat along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. Transfer from the hotel to the pier and embark on your delightful cruise boat. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Rococo and Baroque style buildings, impressive Ottoman villas and marble palaces. You’ll also see humble fishing villages set against the dramatic outline of the Strait of Istanbul and the architectural wonder of the Bosphorus Suspension Bridges, which exemplify the newest symbols of the link between East and West. At the conclusion of the cruise transfer back to your hotel.
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Enjoy the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia and the view from the sky through the 1-hour flight. Cappadocia is an amazing and spectacular landscape that has been sculpted by erosion over thousands of years.
Note: Participants must be of reasonable fitness and not appropriate for women who are pregnant or people with osteoporosis, etc. You must have the physical strength to stand for 1 hour and to get in/out of the basket.
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The "Whirling Dervishes" performance is also called "the Sema ritual." The Sema ritual began with the inspiration of Mavlana Jalaleddin Rumi who is one of the greatest mystical poets of Islam. The Mevlevi Sufi order was founded to follow his teachings. The captivating dance of the whirling dervishes, which displays infinite spinning in perfect harmony, is part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture. It's a rare opportunity to experience a seven-century old ritual, featuring beautiful costumes, live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling on the stage.
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Drive to Perge, a Pamphylian city founded between BC12-13. It is the most attractive and well-preserved Pamphylian city. View the highlights of this ancient city including the theatre, towers, Agora, Acropol and the Palaestra that was given to Imperial Claudius. Continue to Aspendos and view the well renowned Roman theatre that is still being used for contemporary concerts. Before returning to your hotel visit the Archeological Museum of Antalya later this afternoon.
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Featured Accommodations
Haci Ahmet Mah, Kurtulus Deresi Cad. No:23 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey, 34440
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Asmalı Mescit, Meşrutiyet Cd. No:15, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
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İşçi Bloklari Mah. 1484. Sk., No. 3 (Konya yolu üzeri) Çukurambar, Çankaya / Ankara
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Fatih Mahallesi Mehmet Dinler Bulvarı No:17 50400 Ürgüp/Nevşehir–Türkiye
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Fevzi Cakmak Caddesi No 22, Antalya, Türkiye 07100
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Altındağ, Anafartalar Cd. No: 71, 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
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Akdeniz Mah Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No 16 KonakIzmir, 35210 Türkiye
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Türkmen, Gazi Beğendi Sk. No:7, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
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Bogazkent Mevkii KepezCanakkale, Türkiye
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Barbaros Mahallesi, Ataturk cd. 306, Canakkale, 17020, Türkiye
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Terence D
Smartours does it again! This was our 5th time with them and the quality is always consistent. Our guide Evrin was knowledgeable and entertaining. Turkey surprised us with its modernity as well as fabulous historical sights. Our hotels were top notch. If you go, the optional hot air balloon ride at Cappidocia is worth every penny! DONT MISS THIS OPTION!
Radha R
Overall a pleasant experience at an excellent price package.
Rietta K
guide was excellent
CM
Our guide was amazing, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and geology of the country. the country itself is a treasure trove of stunning locals of mythic proportions. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who would like to learn a little more about this particular region of the world with a knowledgeable guide and not have to worry about the logistics aspect of navigating such a large country.
Kenneth J
Like other Smartours I've taken, this too was an excellent tour. I especially like the all inclusive elements of these tours and the optional tour features. I also like Smartours price structure. Very reasonable and economical. The tour was a bit fast paced for some of the senior folks. I tend to lag behind to take pictures. So at times it was a challenge trying to keep up. Our tour guide Erkol was excellent ! He was very kind, informative and knowledgeable about Turkey. He carefully took care of our needs. We saw a lot and leaned a lot. It was a great tour !
Aixa M
Had the best experience ever, best hotels, food etc... overall will travel again with Smartours.
Robyn S
Absolutely an amazing trip everyone should have a chance to go to Turkey
Liz K
This was a fabulous trip. Our tour guide was exceptional.
Alison P
One of the best tours that I have ever taken! This country is rich in culture and history! This trip takes you in and amazes you throughout the entire journey! This was an adventure of a lifetime!
Kathy M
Turkey was amazing! Turkey was very safe and we were impressed with everyday life in Turkey! My favorite was Cappadocia with hot air ballooning as well as cave tunnels and homes that dated to BC era! Our tour guide was professional and kept us informed! The historical aspect of trip was profound and the city of Troy does exist! A trip not to be missed!
Kathy M
Turkey trip was excellent! We always felt very safe and were extremely impressed with everyday life in Turkey! It was enhanced by the professionalism of our tour guide. The historical sites were amazing and the city of Troy truly exists! Hot air ballooning was not to be missed! Cappadocia was my favorite with the cave tunnels that have existed since about 2000 BC. From swimming in the Mediterranean in Antalya to the bazaars in Istanbul, trip was amazing!
Allen
First SmartTours tour & was never disappointed. Took in a lot, but lots to see in Turkey. Greeted cordially & Tour guide was prepared with wealth of knowledge & so helpful. Bus & driver ; comfortable & competent. Blown away by accommodations & food. Ton's of Fun... What a deal! Would do it again in a minute with SmartTours.
Jean G
We just returned from our trip to Turkey (April 2019). We found Turkey modern, safe, and full of history and surprises. Our tour guide, Meri Boyacioglu, was outstanding. She was informed, extremely pleasant, and made decisions that made our trip comfortable and memorable. We could not have duplicated Treasures of Turkey for the very reasonable price that Smartours offered. The bus trips between sites was on an air conditioned, spacious bus that also provided wifi. Wifi was appreciated for the travel days. I highly recommend this experience with Smartours.
Jean G
We just finished The Treasures of Turkey tour and had a wonderful time. Our guide, Mari Boyacioglu was informed, good natured, knowledgeable, funny, and organized (tolerant too!). The tour included so much history and Mary enriched each site with stories, facts, and extras. We particularly enjoyed Cappadocia and Antalya. Cappadocia was in the mountains and Antalya was on the Mediterranean so there is a wide variety of experience.
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