This is my 10-day road trip and camping itinerary around Central & Western Turkey (Turkiye). I share my top tips for road-tripping and camping around Turkey as well as my detailed day-by-day itinerary and top attractions to see, food to try, and places to camp overnight.

I personally took this road trip in July 2022 - starting and ending in Istanbul - and my goal was to visit a mix of both popular and lesser-known places within Turkey. 

This trip includes a mix of history and culture, famous food, outdoor exploration, and architecture. 

Safranbolu, Karabük, Türkiye

Konya, Türkiye

Beypazarı, Ankara, Türkiye

İzmir, Türkiye

Çeşme, Ovacık, Çeşme/İzmir, Türkiye

Kuyucak, Aydın, Türkiye

Pamukkale, Denizli, Türkiye

Bursa, Türkiye

10-Day Turkiye (Turkey) Road Trip & Camping Itinerary

See the ancient Biblical cities like Ephesus and Laodicea! 

Acarlar, Ephesus Ancient City, Efes Harabeleri, Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye

Ephesus & Surrounding Cities

In this guide, I have list down places, restaurants, hotels and activities that I've been to/did in Turkey covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kas, Fethiye, Pamukkale and Kusadasi. It's a pretty chill, fun yet you still get to explore a lot kind of itinerary. After all, vacation should be fun and not the kind where it's stressing you out!

Fethiye, Muğla, Türkiye

Cappadocia, Türkiye

İstanbul, Türkiye

Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye

Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye

Exploring TURKEY in 11 days

One of my favourite countries to date (which says a lot) I am thrilled to share my complete guide to Western Turkey!! 

I completed this itinerary in 2.5 weeks. It's fast paced, but perfectly timed, I think. There wasn't a single thing I felt was missed or needed extra time to explore. 


I recommend starting and ending in istanbul, making it a complete circle. 

In this itinerary you will experience: 

- The vibrant city that connects Europe to Asia, Istanbul. 
- Underground cities, hot air balloons, and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. 
- The shimmering, turquoise waters of the West Coast through boat trips and The Blue Lagoon.
- Natural wonders of the world, and countless UNESCO world heritage sites.
- The Capital city, Ankara. 
- Ancient Roman cities such as Ephesus, Troy, Olympos, and Hierapolis.
- Interactive and engaging activities such as Bustling bazaars,  carpet weaving workshops, and Turkish performances. 
- Natural phenomenons such as calcium pools of Pamukkale, and infinite fire in Olympos.
- and much more! 

Follow your curiosity and spend 2.5 weeks discovering the culture and natural beauty of this fascinating region. This guide is complete with 65 places + bonus tips to make your trip unforgettable! 


Olympos, Yazır, Kumluca/Antalya, Türkiye

Kekova, Kekova Adası, Demre/Antalya, Türkiye

Turkey: Coastlines & Cappadocia 

The Temple of Artemis

Nothing much is left but if you do pass by Izmir, this is one of the attraction to visit. 

The Temple of Artemis

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