Trips from Istanbul
Whether you're into wine tasting, beach lounging, or epic landscapes, here's where to head — plus how long it takes to get there by air from Istanbul:
If you love wine country and dream of long, sun-drenched lunches with local winemakers:
Urla
Turkey’s hidden Napa, where boutique vineyards meet Aegean hospitality.
✈️ 1 hr flight to Izmir, then 1 hr drive to Urla
If you want beach and relaxation with a city pulse — think shopping, nightlife, and yachts
Bodrum
A sun-soaked blend of beach clubs, high-end hotels, historic castles, and all-night parties.
✈️ 1 hr 15 min flight to Bodrum
If you like your beach scene a little more Tulum: boho, breezy, and effortlessly cool
Çeşme
Stylish and sandy with chill music, mezcal-like cocktails, and wind in your hair.
✈️ 1 hr flight to Izmir, then 1.5 hr drive to Çeşme
If you want cobblestone charm, romantic hilltop hotels, and slow Mediterranean living
Alaçatı
All stone houses, bougainvillea, and the kind of cafés you’ll never want to leave.
✈️ 1 hr flight to Izmir, then 1.5 hr drive (often paired with Çeşme)
If you’re craving drama — of the geological kind
Cappadocia
Surreal rock formations, fairy chimneys, and hot air balloons at sunrise.
✈️ 1 hr 15 min flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir
If your dream day starts on a boat and ends with rosé on the water
Göcek
Quiet elegance on the Aegean, with pristine bays, private coves, and a sailing culture that’s pure serenity.
✈️ 1 hr 15 min flight to Dalaman, then 30 min drive to Göcek