5 days in The Balkans Itinerary

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Izmir
— 1 day
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Goreme, Cappadocia
— 2 nights
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Konya
— 1 night
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Kusadasi
— 1 night
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Izmir — 1 day

Pearl of the Aegean

On the 10th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of St. Jonh.

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London, UK to Izmir is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or drive. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Izmir due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Cappadocia — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Love Valley, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Goreme National Park, and then look for gifts at Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs & Textiles. On your second day here, learn about winemaking at Kocabag Winery, don't miss a visit to Kaymakli Underground City, then trot along with a tour on horseback, and finally head outdoors with Royal Balloon.

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Getting from Izmir to Goreme by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Izmir in June, you will find days in Goreme are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive to Konya.
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Konya — 1 night

City of Whirling Dervishes

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden, make a trip to Sille, then appreciate the history behind Ataturk Aniti, and finally wander the streets of Konya Kultur Sokagi.

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Traveling by car from Goreme to Konya takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Kusadasi.
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Kusadasi — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): cool off at Aqua Fantasy- Aquapark Hotel & SPA and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Traveling by flight from Konya to Kusadasi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Konya to Kusadasi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Konya in June: high temperatures in Kusadasi hover around 35°C and lows are around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Cappadocia travel guide

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History Museums · Historic Walking Areas · Geologic Formations
The region of Cappadocia reveals fascinating tales of civilizations long past with its honeycombed hills characterized by geological rarities, including two World Heritage Sites. Sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and ignimbrite deposits from erupted volcanoes left soft rock formations scattered across the land, which were then carved out to create houses, churches, and monasteries in 300 CE. Explore these rock houses on your own or on a tour, or take in the topography from above on a hot air balloon ride. Complete your holiday with a hike along the trails and marvel at the dusky orange panorama and accordion-shaped valleys.
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