Hot air balloons over Cappadocia at sunrise

    Self-drive route

    Turkey Discovery

    Duration

    7-10 Days

    Route

    Ancient wonders, stunning coastlines, and Cappadocia's magic

    Style

    Self-drive, expert-designed

    Pricing

    One flat service fee

    Overview

    Turkey offers an extraordinary road trip where East meets West. From Istanbul's magnificent mosques and bazaars to Cappadocia's surreal landscapes, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the Turquoise Coast, this journey is a feast for the senses.

    Route highlights

    • Istanbul's historic grandeur
    • Cappadocia hot air balloon rides
    • Turquoise Coast driving
    • Ephesus ancient ruins
    • Pamukkale thermal pools
    • Authentic Turkish cuisine

    Day by day

    A suggested rhythm for this route. We adjust every stop, drive time and overnight to suit how you like to travel.

    1. Days 1-2

      Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise

    2. Days 3-4

      Cappadocia. Balloon rides, fairy chimneys, cave hotels

    3. Day 5

      Pamukkale. White travertine terraces, Hierapolis ruins

    4. Day 6

      Ephesus. Ancient Greek & Roman ruins

    5. Days 7-8

      Turquoise Coast. Ölüdeniz, Kaş, coastal drives

    6. Days 9-10

      Antalya. Old town, waterfalls, beaches

    The companion app

    Your whole trip in one app

    Rental voucher, hotel confirmations, pre-located parking garages and one-tap handoff to Google Maps or Waze. Everything for this route lives in the Easy Escape companion app, available only to Easy Escape travelers. From the moment you land, the next step is always one tap away.