Days 1-2: Antalya Coast
Start with two days based in Antalya — a mix of Kaleiçi old town and beach or resort time — before heading inland to Cappadocia.
Travel Day: Antalya to Cappadocia
Budget the transition as its own half-day, whether by direct flight connection or road transfer — this is not a segment to schedule activities around, arrival timing can vary.
Days 3-4: Cappadocia
Use these two full days for Cappadocia's core experiences — the fairy chimney valleys, an underground city, and (if the weather cooperates) a sunrise hot air balloon ride, which should be booked in advance.
Day 5: Return and Departure
Build in a buffer for the return journey to Antalya if your flight home departs from there — Cappadocia's balloon flights are weather-dependent and can shift the morning schedule.
This combination works best as a 5-7 day trip rather than shorter — trying to compress both the coast and Cappadocia into less time usually means arriving exhausted rather than relaxed at either destination.
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Antalya
Antalya is Turkey's most popular holiday destination, attracting over 16 million visitors annually. Located on the southwestern Mediterranean coast, it offers ancient ruins, turquoise waters, and world-class resort hotels.