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Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia Architecture Tour (Dec 27–Jan 12)

Istanbul, Ephesus & Cappadocia — Architecture-Focused Winter Itinerary (Dec 27–Jan 12)

Explore three eras of Anatolian architecture on this 17-day winter trip: Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces in Istanbul, classical and Hellenistic ruins around Ephesus, and extraordinary rock-cut and volcanic landscapes in Cappadocia. Begin amid Istanbul’s domes, courtyards, and covered bazaars—Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and other iconic sites—then fly or transfer to the Aegean to walk through the monumental streets of Ephesus and visit its library, temple remains, and sacred pilgrim sites. Finish in Cappadocia, where you will study rock-carved churches, underground cities, and fairy chimneys that demonstrate unique vernacular engineering. Expect short winter daylight hours and cool temperatures; layers and sturdy footwear are recommended for archaeological sites and uneven terrain.

Recommended Activities

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    Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) - Istanbul

    A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and engineering, Hagia Sophia showcases a monumental central dome, richly decorated mosaics, and a layered history as a cathedral, mosque, and museum. Visiting reveals outstanding structural innovations, intricate artistic details from multiple eras, and a powerful sense of continuity in Istanbul’s religious and cultural story.
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    Topkapı Palace - Istanbul

    Topkapı Palace is a sprawling Ottoman complex illustrating imperial residential design, ceremonial spaces, and sophisticated court life. Its courtyards, pavilions, and richly decorated chambers (with tilework, calligraphy, and carved wood) offer insight into palace planning, administrative organization, and the decorative arts that defined Ottoman architectural refinement.
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    Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) - Istanbul

    The Blue Mosque is an exemplar of classical Ottoman mosque architecture, noted for its harmonious proportions, cascading domes, elegant minarets, and an interior lined with thousands of İznik tiles in blue tones. It provides a direct experience of Ottoman religious space, spatial sequencing, and ornamental tile and calligraphic traditions integrated into a living place of worship.
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    Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) - Istanbul

    An extraordinary example of Byzantine engineering repurposing a former palace cistern, the Basilica Cistern features a forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and vaulted brick ceilings that demonstrate advanced water management and structural techniques. Its scale, reuse of Classical columns (including the famous Medusa heads), and subterranean ambience make it a unique study in adaptive architecture and urban infrastructure.
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    Süleymaniye Mosque - Istanbul

    Designed by Mimar Sinan, the Süleymaniye Mosque complex epitomizes Ottoman imperial architecture with masterful structural clarity, balanced proportions, and integrated civic facilities. The mosque’s soaring dome, elegant semi-domes, and harmonious courtyard illustrate Sinan’s architectural principles, while the surrounding külliye (hamam, madrasah, hospice) shows how religious, social, and functional programs were combined in Ottoman urban design.
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    Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) - Istanbul (architectural and historical landmark)

    One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is an urban labyrinth of vaulted streets, domed intersections, and ornate gates that reflect centuries of commercial architecture and spatial organization. Its dense, layered fabric of shops, caravanserai-like passages, and decorative elements reveal how commerce, craft, and urban life shaped Istanbul’s built environment across Ottoman and earlier periods.
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    Chora Church (Kariye Museum) - Istanbul

    Renowned for some of the finest and best-preserved Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, Chora Church offers an intimate architectural setting where narrative wall decoration and intricate iconography transform small domes and vaults into vivid visual theology. Visiting reveals late Byzantine spatial planning, exquisite mosaic techniques, and layered historical use that illuminate Constantinople’s artistic achievements beyond the major monuments.
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    Camlica Hill & Camlica Mosque (Çamlıca Camii) - Istanbul

    Çamlıca Mosque is a contemporary monumental interpretation of classical Ottoman mosque architecture, set on Camlica Hill which provides panoramic views over Istanbul. The site combines modern engineering with traditional forms—large central dome, tall minarets, and richly decorated interiors—while the hilltop setting demonstrates urban siting, skyline composition, and how new religious architecture engages with cityscape and public space.
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    Great Theatre of Ephesus (Efes) - Selçuk / Ephesus

    The Great Theatre is a vast Hellenistic-Roman structure carved into the hillside that exemplifies ancient civic architecture, acoustics, and audience planning. Its monumental scale, preserved seating tiers, stage buildings, and relationship to the cityscape and harbor (in antiquity) make it an essential site to understand classical construction techniques, urban spectacle, and the social role of performance spaces in ancient Anatolia.
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    Library of Celsus - Ephesus

    A superb example of Roman provincial monumental architecture, the Library of Celsus combines an ornate multi-story façade with precise proportion and rich sculptural program. It demonstrates Roman approaches to urban ornament, commemorative architecture, and the display of knowledge; its reconstructed façade and surviving decorative elements offer insight into ancient building techniques and the civic importance of libraries.
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    Temple of Artemis (site) - Selçuk / Ephesus

    Though only foundations and scattered ruins remain, the Temple of Artemis site marks one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and reveals the scale and religious significance of Hellenistic temple architecture. Visiting the site provides context for Ionic temple design, ancient cult practices, and how monumental sacred landscapes were integrated into the surrounding urban and natural setting.
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    House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana) - near Ephesus

    Set in a peaceful hilltop setting, the House of the Virgin Mary is a modest stone structure venerated for its spiritual associations and continuity of pilgrimage. Architecturally, it illustrates vernacular Anatolian building traditions and the layering of sacred architecture over time; the site also offers perspective on how small, humble structures can become important cultural and religious landmarks within a broader archaeological landscape.
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    Göreme Open-Air Museum - Cappadocia

    An outstanding monastic complex of rock-cut churches and chapels, the Göreme Open-Air Museum showcases frescoed interiors, vaulted rock architecture, and adaptive carving techniques. It offers direct evidence of medieval ecclesiastical programing, iconographic decoration, and how communities shaped soft volcanic tuff into functional sacred spaces.
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    Göreme National Park (rock-cut churches and fairy chimneys) - Cappadocia

    The park’s extraordinary geomorphology—fairy chimneys, valleys, and cliff-cut settlements—demonstrates long-term interaction between geology and human construction. Visiting reveals vernacular rock-hewing methods, integrated agricultural and residential site planning, and a landscape-scale example of cultural adaptation to unique natural materials and forms.
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    Uchisar Castle (Uçhisar) - Cappadocia

    Uchisar Castle is a monumental rock citadel with carved rooms, tunnels, and lookout points that illustrate defensive use of volcanic formations and vertical urbanism. Its commanding position provides panoramic views across Cappadocia’s carved landscape, helping visitors understand spatial hierarchy, strategic siting, and how rock-cut architecture functions both practically and symbolically in the region.
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    Pasabag (Monks Valley) - Cappadocia

    Pasabag features some of the most striking and well-preserved fairy chimneys—tall, capped rock columns—showing natural erosional forms that were later adapted for hermitages and simple dwellings. Visiting reveals clear examples of how geology created habitable niches, the interplay of natural form and human use, and the aesthetic power of sculpted volcanic landscapes.
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    Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) - Cappadocia

    Devrent is famed for its whimsical rock formations that resemble animals and figures, offering insight into the variety of tuff sculpting by erosion rather than carving. It’s valuable for appreciating landscape perception, the role of natural morphology in cultural interpretation, and for studying how visitors and locals have historically read and named natural features within a regional visual language.
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    Zelve Open-Air Museum - Cappadocia

    Zelve is an extensive abandoned cave town and monastic complex that illustrates residential, religious, and industrial rock-cut architecture across multiple levels. Its dense cluster of dwellings, churches, and communal spaces provides a comprehensive example of vernacular adaptation to soft rock, long-term habitation strategies, and the spatial organization of cave communities before they were vacated in the 20th century.
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    Kaymakli Underground City (or Derinkuyu) - Cappadocia

    Kaymakli (and nearby Derinkuyu) are among the most extensive multi-level underground settlements in the region, demonstrating sophisticated rock-cut engineering, ventilation shafts, stable storage, chapels, and defensive features. Visiting reveals how communities exploited soft volcanic tuff to create complex subterranean urban systems for protection and long-term survival, offering rare insight into adaptive construction techniques, social organization underground, and the everyday logistics of life below the surface.
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Restaurants

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    Mikla (Istanbul)

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    Mikla (Istanbul)

    Modern Anatolian cuisine with panoramic city views; acclaimed for innovative dishes that reinterpret Turkish flavors—worth visiting for the architecture of the space and skyline vistas.
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    Neolokal (Istanbul)

    4.3

    Neolokal (Istanbul)

    Contemporary restaurant focusing on regional Turkish ingredients and preservation of culinary heritage; notable for its design-forward interior and contextual approach to local foodways.
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    Asitane (Istanbul)

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    Asitane (Istanbul)

    Specializes in revived Ottoman palace recipes served in a historic setting near Chora; valuable for experiencing historical gastronomy linked to the region’s architectural past.
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    Selçuk Koftecisi (Selçuk, near Ephesus)

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    Selçuk Koftecisi (Selçuk, near Ephesus)

    A local institution known for traditional Turkish meatballs and simple regional dishes—convenient and authentic when visiting the Ephesus archaeological sites.
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    Ziggy's Shop & Cafe (Ürgüp, Cappadocia)

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    Ziggy's Shop & Cafe (Ürgüp, Cappadocia)

    A cozy spot offering creative Anatolian-meets-Mediterranean plates in a restored stone house; pleasant ambiance and good for sampling local wines after exploring Cappadocia’s sites.
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Hotels

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    Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

    Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

    Luxury boutique hotel steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque; excellent for architecture-focused stays with period-appropriate decor, attentive service, and a quiet courtyard setting ideal for exploring the historic peninsula on foot.
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    The St. Regis Istanbul

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    The St. Regis Istanbul

    Opulent, centrally located on the European Bosphorus shore with refined interiors and concierge services; convenient for accessing Suleymaniye, Topkapı area by short drives and offers high comfort after full sightseeing days.
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    Aqua Fantasy Aquapark Hotel & Spa (Kusadasi area)

    4.4

    Aqua Fantasy Aquapark Hotel & Spa (Kusadasi area)

    Family-friendly upscale option near Ephesus and Kuşadası port; provides comfortable amenities and easy transfer access to Selçuk/Ephesus for morning visits while offering full-service facilities for relaxation between archaeological excursions.
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    Argos in Cappadocia (Uçhisar)

    4.7

    Argos in Cappadocia (Uçhisar)

    Renowned restored historical property with cave rooms and terraces overlooking the valleys; excellent for architectural interest, authentic materials, and proximity to Uçhisar Castle and Göreme sites with beautifully integrated modern design in historic fabric.
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    Museum Hotel Cappadocia (Uçhisar)

    4.5

    Museum Hotel Cappadocia (Uçhisar)

    Unique luxury hotel built from restored ruins and historical caves, curated artifacts throughout, commanding panoramic views over the region; ideal for travelers focused on architectural context, offering exceptional onsite character and proximity to major Cappadocia attractions.
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Local Events & Happenings

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    Cem Erdost İleri ile PortakalAltı Buluşmaları

    Cem Erdost İleri ile PortakalAltı Buluşmaları

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir (21.12 mi)
    Calendar Icon12 Dec 2025
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    Melis Fis

    Melis Fis

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir (21.12 mi)
    Calendar Icon16 Jan 2026
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    Leman Sam - Sevgililer Günü Özel

    Leman Sam - Sevgililer Günü Özel

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Vehbi Koç Kongre Merkezi in Eskişehir (21.12 mi)
    Calendar Icon14 Feb 2026
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    Berkay - Evdeyiz Dede

    Berkay - Evdeyiz Dede

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir (21.13 mi)
    Calendar Icon30 Jan 2026
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    Dedublüman

    Dedublüman

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir (21.13 mi)
    Calendar Icon6 Feb 2026
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    Simge - Anlatasım Var

    Simge - Anlatasım Var

    The event will take place at Eskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir.
    Map IconEskişehir Fuar Kongre Merkezi Fuar Alanı Salon 1 in Eskişehir (21.13 mi)
    Calendar Icon7 Feb 2026
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    Bir Delinin Hatıra Defteri

    Bir Delinin Hatıra Defteri

    The event will take place at Odunpazarı Belediyesi 100. Yıl Kültür Merkezi in Eskişehir.
    Map IconOdunpazarı Belediyesi 100. Yıl Kültür Merkezi in Eskişehir (23.65 mi)
    Calendar Icon26 Dec 2025
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Travel Gems from Reddit

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    Any input as to how to handle the Ephesus/Pamukkale/Izmir section - and any other suggestions! - would be most welcome! We will be there over Xmas; Im told that shouldnt influ...

    Help with Turkey itinerary for Dec 2023 (esp Ephesus/Pamukkale)

    Any input as to how to handle the Ephesus/Pamukkale/Izmir section - and any other suggestions! - would be most welcome! We will be there over Xmas; Im told that shouldnt influ...

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    Other Cappadocia reccs: we did a horse riding tour which was amazing (can dig out the operator), we walked from Goreme to Uchisar castle and another day to see sunset over lov...

    Istanbul in December

    Other Cappadocia reccs: we did a horse riding tour which was amazing (can dig out the operator), we walked from Goreme to Uchisar castle and another day to see sunset over lov...

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    We left from Athens. We took a direct flight to Izmir and found a 1 day Viator trip that hit both Ephesus and Pamukkale. Then, we flew to Kayseri Airport (Cappadocia) where we...

    6 days in Turkey - Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia

    We left from Athens. We took a direct flight to Izmir and found a 1 day Viator trip that hit both Ephesus and Pamukkale. Then, we flew to Kayseri Airport (Cappadocia) where we...

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    If you get an early enough flight ... the chance. ... I second this. Flying within Turkey is relatively cheap. Fly Istanbul > Nevsehir for Cappadocia, then Nevsehir > Istanbul...

    - Help with itinerary in Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Gallipolli

    If you get an early enough flight ... the chance. ... I second this. Flying within Turkey is relatively cheap. Fly Istanbul > Nevsehir for Cappadocia, then Nevsehir > Istanbul...

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    Ephesus is good too though so maybe do go to Izmir. Natural beauty is in Cappadocia, maybe there will be less influencers in December. edit: Flights in Turkey are dirt cheap, ...

    Winter Turkey Itinerary (tips and recommendations are welcome)

    Ephesus is good too though so maybe do go to Izmir. Natural beauty is in Cappadocia, maybe there will be less influencers in December. edit: Flights in Turkey are dirt cheap, ...

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    8:00 AM Arrive in Istanbul, check into Doruk Palas Hotel. 10:00 AM Breakfast at hotel. 1:00 PM Relaxing day, decide later or: Perfume making class (17) or Turkish lamp making ...

    Planning a 10-day Istanbul/Cappadocia Itinerary

    8:00 AM Arrive in Istanbul, check into Doruk Palas Hotel. 10:00 AM Breakfast at hotel. 1:00 PM Relaxing day, decide later or: Perfume making class (17) or Turkish lamp making ...

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    Either way, you definitely don't need a car for Cappadocia, they have green/red tours there that will take you to all the sights. Definitely do an underground city and tr...

    Turkey in Nov/Dec

    Either way, you definitely don't need a car for Cappadocia, they have green/red tours there that will take you to all the sights. Definitely do an underground city and tr...

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    we went to st emillion last summer in France. they also have an underground cathedral that's a thousand years old. apparently it was built by someone who visited Cappadoc...

    Trip report: 8 days, 8 nights through Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Izmir

    we went to st emillion last summer in France. they also have an underground cathedral that's a thousand years old. apparently it was built by someone who visited Cappadoc...

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    I was there last year in December. Istanbul was cold but doable cold. Just one jacket and good to go. Cappadocia was cold but its the most beautiful place I have seen snowed o...

    Travelling through Turkey in the Winter (Tips welcome!)

    I was there last year in December. Istanbul was cold but doable cold. Just one jacket and good to go. Cappadocia was cold but its the most beautiful place I have seen snowed o...

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    I think the time you have for Istanbul and Cappadocia is good. Although you could definitely spend more time in Istanbul if you wanted. But for the second half I dont think yo...

    Turkey Itinerary Advice

    I think the time you have for Istanbul and Cappadocia is good. Although you could definitely spend more time in Istanbul if you wanted. But for the second half I dont think yo...

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    You can make 3 nights in cappadocia as 2 nights as you can cover most stuff there. For Istanbul, I think you can give less days as most famous places are in close vicinity of ...

    6 nights Istanbul and 3 nights Cappadocia. Are these too long?

    You can make 3 nights in cappadocia as 2 nights as you can cover most stuff there. For Istanbul, I think you can give less days as most famous places are in close vicinity of ...

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    What do you guys think? Thanks Share ... Spend at least 2 days in Cappodocia, include one of the underground cities like Derinkyu. From Antalya go to Perge for the archaeology...

    Turkey Itinerary. Is it too much??

    What do you guys think? Thanks Share ... Spend at least 2 days in Cappodocia, include one of the underground cities like Derinkyu. From Antalya go to Perge for the archaeology...

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    Spend 5 nights in Istanbul (Travel day) Day 6 -> fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia Spend 4 nights in Cappadocia (Travel day) Day 10 -> fly from Cappadocia to Izmir ... Desperate...

    Opinions needed on Turkey itinerary

    Spend 5 nights in Istanbul (Travel day) Day 6 -> fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia Spend 4 nights in Cappadocia (Travel day) Day 10 -> fly from Cappadocia to Izmir ... Desperate...

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    Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul in the afternoon Day 2 - Istanbul Day 3 - Istanbul in the morning, drive to Ephesus with a pitstop in Izmir Day 4 - Ephesus in the morning, drive to...

    Help us decide between Turkey itineraries

    Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul in the afternoon Day 2 - Istanbul Day 3 - Istanbul in the morning, drive to Ephesus with a pitstop in Izmir Day 4 - Ephesus in the morning, drive to...

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Music for Your Journey

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    They Might Be Giants - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

    They Might Be Giants - Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

    A playful, upbeat track that nods to the city’s layered history and name change—great for arriving in Istanbul with a smile.
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    Ezgi Köker - Üsküdar'a Gider İken - Katibim

    Ezgi Köker - Üsküdar'a Gider İken - Katibim

    A classic Turkish folk song evoking Bosphorus crossings and traditional Istanbul life—adds local color and nostalgia.
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    Irfan - Hagia Sophia

    Irfan - Hagia Sophia

    A contemplative instrumental piece that mirrors the grandeur and solemnity of Byzantine spaces—suitable for wandering beneath domes.
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    Dzihan & Kamien - Streets Of Istanbul

    Dzihan & Kamien - Streets Of Istanbul

    A mellow, jazz-tinged composition capturing the city’s bustling markets and layered streets—good for strolling the Grand Bazaar.
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    Rajna - Ephesus

    Rajna - Ephesus

    An evocative ambient track with ancient-sounding motifs that complements walks among ruins and sunlit marble façades.
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    Kitaro - Silk Road

    Kitaro - Silk Road

    A world-music fusion that conjures long-distance trade routes and cultural exchange—apt for imagining antiquity around Ephesus.
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    Domna Samiou - On My Way to the Mountains of Prousa (Sinasos, Cappadocia)

    Domna Samiou - On My Way to the Mountains of Prousa (Sinasos, Cappadocia)

    A spacious, atmospheric instrumental reflecting the wide, sculpted landscapes and otherworldly rock formations of Cappadocia.
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    Traditional - Sufí Dance

    Traditional - Sufí Dance

    A hypnotic, rhythmic piece inspired by Sufi musical traditions—suits contemplative moments in sacred or monastic rock churches.
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    Chris Opperman - Derinkuyu, The Underground City

    Chris Opperman - Derinkuyu, The Underground City

    A moody, subterranean-sounding track that evokes the layered, secretive spaces of underground settlements—good for cave visits.
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    Kerem Nur - Sunset Over Cappadocia

    Kerem Nur - Sunset Over Cappadocia

    A tranquil, cinematic composition ideal for watching sunrise or sunset over fairy chimneys and valley silhouettes.
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