The other alternative to see the travertines from the air is a hot-air balloon trip. Rather than an all-day option, the balloons go up at sunrise to catch the maximum wind speeds. After a safety briefing, ascend into the air in a basket and spend an hour drifting over the travertines. When landing, get ready […]

An excursion to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis is possible from various places in Turkey. This can be done as a day trip but it is also possible to spend a night in one of the hotels in the area. The nearest city to Pamukkale is Denizli. The distance between Denizli and Pamukkale […]

Things to do in Pamukkale are endless. There is a wide range of things to do in Pamukkale during one night or a week stay. Pamukkale is best the place which will make your holiday unforgettable in Turkey. Pamukkale, also known as the Cotton Castle, is a great place to visit. For many hundreds of […]

Pamukkale is a natural phenomenon that is very impressive. It can be found in the valley of the beautiful Curuksu River in the southwest of Turkey. Many tourists who go to Turkey on holiday also visit Pamukkale, especially because it is a real experience to see with your own eyes. Pamukkale means Castle of Cotton […]

Isa Bey Mosque was built in 1375 near the ancient city of Ephesus in what is today Selcuk, Turkey. Parts of the mosque were built using stones and columns from the ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. It was designed asymmetrically instead of a more traditional symmetric layout and includes a large courtyard. […]

Out of all the things to do in Selcuk, this quaint village high in the hills is one of our favourites. Internationally renowned for its homemade wine and restored houses with Greek style architecture, local restaurants offer up a delight of traditional Turkish food, which is the perfect follow up to an afternoon wine tasting. […]

The ruins of the ancient Roman city of Ephasus are located in Selcuk, Turkey. The city was the second most important city in the Roman empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. One of the popular sections of the ruins are the public latrines, which are on next to the Hadrian Temple and the […]

The Celsus Library is the most famous part of the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey. It was built between 110 and 135 AD by Gaius Julius Aquila in honor of his father, Celsus Polemaeanus. Unfortunately his father died before the library was completed, and his tomb was placed in a special room beneath the ground […]

Another great thing to do in Cappadocia is to eat breakfast as the hot air balloons take off on their morning flights. We spoke with a pilot of one of the balloons and learned where the best spot was to watch the balloons that took off in the morning. He instructed us to a place […]

Guvercinlik Valley is one of the best places in Cappadocia to hike, as there’s a trail and red marks so you won’t get lost. This means that you’ll be able to go on a nature hike by yourself by following the directions, and you won’t feel like you have to hire a tour guide. The […]