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[quote=Anonymous]21:05 here--glad to see other travelers with views similar to my own ! op, you still haven't mentioned what time of year you will be going--if it's way off-season the littler resort towns or tourist destinations may shut down a bit and be more limited in terms of transport etc. For example, the tour of Hieropolis mentioned by a PP (sounds good !) may run only 2x per week, say, instead of more frequently, or boat trips from a seaside town might not run. Of course these tourist sites would be somewhat open/lively all year round but if you have only s few days in the "small" destination, do consider this.

Ephesus as a town isn't alluring on its own--you'd be making the trip to see the ruins. Glad other PPs loved them --they are an entirely different experience than Angor Wat as the history is so different and the setting etc. But like I said, you'd be going there for the ruins. Maybe pick a location which offers multiple things--Pammukale with its geology and nearby ruins as PP suggested, or Cappadocia with its rock-cut stuff and moderate hikes and maybe a balloon ride. And Bodrum with its seaside /castle. (Unlike PP above, even if you are not clubbing it has more to offer unless it's cold.

I actually think you should allow more than 1 additional day in Istanbul and make day trips to, say, princes islands, Iznik (walled city of Nicea, home of Nicene creed if that matters, but also of Iznik red color of Turkish tile and they have a tile museum)...Bursa, and maybe Rumeli Hisari castles up the Bosphorus. The former 2 are pretty untouristed.
Good tip from a PP on the affordable flights. I took an overnight bus to Cappadociana and it was unpleasant and eats up so much time.[/quote]

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