Autumn in Turkey: 10 Days of Fun and Adventure

Hey friends! Autumn is in full swing, making it the perfect time to visit Turkey! Don’t miss this 10-day Turkey travel guide. It includes everything from Bosphorus cruises to tips for a hassle-free and budget-friendly trip. Follow this guide to effortlessly explore romantic Turkey!

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Turkey is like a time capsule. On one hand, you can touch the thousand-year-old bricks of the Hagia Sophia 🕌, and on the other, toast to the morning light in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia 🎈. Turn a corner, and you’ll be greeted by the aroma of kebabs wafting through the streets.

🗺️ Itinerary:
Day 1: Gather at Shanghai Pudong Airport and fly to Istanbul with a tour guide ✨
Day 2: Arrive in Izmir, visit the Aegean coastal town of Alaçatı, and soak in the seaside vibes 🌊
Day 3: From Izmir/Kuşadası, explore the ancient city of Ephesus, taste fruit wine in Şirince 🍹, and head to Pamukkale to admire the ruins of Hierapolis 🏰
Day 4-5: Depart from Pamukkale to Fethiye, a paragliding paradise 🪂. Enjoy the Blue Lagoon, stroll through Kaş, savor a special grilled fish meal in Antalya 🐟, and consider a boat tour in Antalya 🛥️.
Day 6-7: Travel from Antalya to Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, then head to Cappadocia to explore the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Fairy Chimneys. Stay in a cave hotel and enjoy a pot-cooked meat dish 🍖. A hot air balloon ride is highly recommended 🎈.
Day 8-10: Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul to visit landmarks like the Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome. Relish a flavorful kebab meal 🍖, take a Bosphorus cruise 🚢, and then return to Shanghai, concluding a delightful journey 🛫.

🌍 Essentials to Pack: Don’t forget these items for your trip to Turkey!
📱📶 SIM Card: Purchase a Turkey data SIM card online in advance. Insert it upon arrival to avoid high roaming fees.
🔌🔋 Plug Adapter: Turkey uses European-style round two-pin plugs. Bring an adapter to charge your phone and camera.
🪪📄 Documents: Carry your passport and printed e-visa. Also, prepare extra ID photos and photocopies in case of loss.
🧥🧣 November Clothing: Light jackets for daytime, fleece hoodies for evenings, cotton/linen pants, and comfy sneakers. Bring a windproof scarf for sunrise hot air balloon rides.
📷🔋 Electronics: Camera, spare batteries, and a high-capacity power bank. Note that tripods are not allowed inside mosques.
💊🧴 Essentials: Stomach medicine, motion sickness patches, sunscreen, moisturizer, and lip balm are must-haves for Turkey’s dry climate.

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