$2 vs $2 · Turkey vs Turkey
Turkey's fairy-chimney landscape. Sunrise hot-air balloon flights, cave hotels, underground cities. Best for: balloons (the photo), cave hotels, otherworldly scenery.
Full Cappadocia guide →Turkey's Aegean coast capital. Ephesus ruins nearby, kebab and seafood, locals call it most European Turkish city. Best for: Ephesus base, Aegean food, modern Turkey.
Full Izmir guide →Same base cost ($2). Pick on vibe — Cappadocia is Europe, Izmir is Europe.
Same price — both $2 base cost on TenDollarPick.
Both work great for backpackers.
Yes — both are in Europe. They combine well in a regional itinerary.
Turkey's fairy-chimney landscape. Sunrise hot-air balloon flights, cave hotels, underground cities. Best for: balloons (the photo), cave hotels, otherworldly scenery.
Turkey's Aegean coast capital. Ephesus ruins nearby, kebab and seafood, locals call it most European Turkish city. Best for: Ephesus base, Aegean food, modern Turkey.