🗓 Day 1–3: Istanbul
- Budget stay: Sultanahmet or Galata hostels ($15–25/night)
- Must do:
- Hagia Sophia (Free), Blue Mosque (Free)
- Topkapi Palace (~$15)
- Grand Bazaar, Spice Market
- Bosphorus ferry ride (~$2–4)
- Eat: Street kebabs, simit, fish sandwiches (~$5/meal)
🛏️ Budget: ~$35/day
🗓 Day 4–5: Cappadocia (via night bus or flight)
- Transport: Night bus (
$25) or Pegasus/AnadoluJet ($30–50) - Stay: Göreme hostels or cave dorms ($20–25)
- Must do:
- Sunrise balloon watching (Free)
- Love Valley, Red Valley hikes (Free)
- Open-Air Museum (~$10)
- Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride (~$120–150)
🛏️ Budget: ~$40/day (excluding balloon)
🗓 Day 6–7: Pamukkale (via night bus or tour)
- Stay: Denizli or Pamukkale town guesthouses ($20)
- Must do:
- Pamukkale Travertines + Hierapolis (~$10)
- Cleopatra’s Pool (extra ~$10)
- Red Springs of Karahayit (Free/Low cost)
🛏️ Budget: ~$35/day
🗓 Day 8–10: Antalya
- Transport: Bus from Pamukkale (~$10)
- Stay: Kaleiçi old town guesthouses or hostels ($20–25)
- Must do:
- Konyaaltı & Lara Beaches (Free)
- Old Harbor, Hadrian’s Gate
- Day trip to Duden Falls or Termessos ruins
🛏️ Budget: ~$40/day
🗓 Day 11–13: Fethiye / Ölüdeniz
- Transport: Bus (~$12)
- Stay: Hostel in Ölüdeniz or Fethiye (~$20–25)
- Must do:
- Blue Lagoon & Beach (Free/small fee)
- Kayaköy Ghost Village (~$1)
- Optional: Paragliding (~$90–120)
- Boat trip to Butterfly Valley (~$20)
🛏️ Budget: ~$45/day
🗓 Day 14: Return to Istanbul
- Transport: Flight $25
- Last-minute shopping or relax at a hammam
💸 Budget Summary (approx. per person)
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $300–400 |
| Transport (bus/flight) | $100–150 |
| Attractions | $100–200 |
| Food & Street Eats | $150–200 |
| Optional Tours | $100+ (Balloon/Paragliding) |
| Total | $800–1200 |
✅ Tips to Save More:
- Use night buses to save on hotels
- Choose combo museum passes (especially in Istanbul)
- Book hot air balloon or paragliding directly (not hotel desk)
- Use public ferries and shared dolmuş (minibuses)
