February 2026
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Where We Stayed Göreme Ottoman Cave Suites – CappadociaFebruary 18–20Okul Sokak Avcılar Mahallesi, 50180 Nevşehir, Türkiye We stayed at Ottoman Cave Suites in Göreme. One of the highlights was breakfast in the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, which had a 270-degree view over the area. From up there, you could see the balloons from every side. On…
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Visit to Turkey: The Cilician Gates
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Our drive from Tarsus to Göreme could have been straightforward. The direct route is about 250 km and takes around three hours. But we decided not to go the direct way. Instead, we made a detour: first to the Varda Viaduct, then to Gülek Castle, and only after that did we get on the motorway…
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Visit to Turkey: Tarsus
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From 16 to 18 February 2026, our trip focused on Tarsus, with arrival from Istanbul via Çukurova International Airport and onward travel to Cappadocia. The stay combined time in the historic center of Tarsus, several sites connected to Saint Paul and late antiquity, and a short excursion to Eshab-ı Kehf Cave and Mersin on the…
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Visit to Turkey: Istanbul
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Hotel: Suadiye Hotel – IstanbulAddress: Bagdat Caddesi Plajyolu Sokak No:25, 34740 Istanbul, TürkiyeWebsite: https://www.hotelsuadiye.com/ Ride from airport: 1400 Lira. My Turkey map list: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ARHHkhSCXbTsMUo7A February 14 We arrived late at night on February 14. Even after midnight, restaurants were still open in the neighborhood. February 15 We were visiting Istanbul only February 15. We were…
