Best Day Trips from Istanbul

Istanbul University

If you have more than three or four days to spend in Istanbul, consider taking a day trip from Istanbul to one of the surrounding cities or somewhere further afield.

Below is a list of some of the best day trips from Istanbul:

Ephesus
If you're not daunted by the prospect of flying to and from Ephesus in one day, an Ephesus day trip from Istanbul is a great way to see the ancient city.

Gallipoli
For lovers of military history, Gallipoli makes for one of the best day trips from Istanbul. Enjoy a visit to the historic Gallipoli battlefields, trenches, and tunnels for a day.

Bursa
The historic city of Bursa makes for one of the best day trips from Istanbul. Visit the first Ottoman capital to see the historic sights of the Green Mosque and Tomb, the Grand Mosque, the Silk Market and the Covered Bazaar.

Iznik and Nicea
Iznik and Nikea are a great day trip from Istanbul. You can spend the day seeing the famous tiles and location of the first Ecumenical Council.

Black Sea Beaches
For sun worshippers, the Black Sea beaches make for one of the best day trips from Istanbul. Enjoy swimming and sunbathing for a day before returning to city life in Istanbul.

Hotel Nars Ilica in Alacati Turkey

Alacati

Hotel Nars Ilica
Address: Tosun Pasa Yalisi 5066 Sk Number 12, Cesme, Izmir Turkey
Phone: +90 232 729 0001

The Hotel Nars Ilica is a boutique hotel in one of Turkey's best beach towns.

With just seven rooms, Hotel Nars Ilica is a gem of a boutique hotel located in a restored 19th century mansion in Cesme. Decorated in neutral earth tones and offering luxury amenities, the Hotel Nars Ilica is the perfect place to stay on a visit to Alacati in Cesme, Turkey.

NB: Don't miss excellent restaurant, Mesa Luna, next door to the hotel.

How to Get from Istanbul to Goreme

Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

To get from Istanbul to Goreme in Turkey, you have to take several modes of transport: train and bus.

First, take a train from Istanbul to Ankara. You can either take an overnight train from Istanbul to Ankara or a day train from Istanbul to Ankara.

From Ankara, you must take a bus to Goreme. It is a four hour bus ride from Ankara to Goreme.

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