{"id":17209,"date":"2023-03-27T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T12:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=17209"},"modified":"2023-05-01T14:33:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T09:03:19","slug":"ramaswamys-solo-trip-to-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/ramaswamys-solo-trip-to-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"His 12 Day Solo Trip To Turkey  Made Him Experience Life Like Never Before"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<p><em>A self-explorer at heart, Ramaswamy Bhoopalam added a twist to his plan of visiting Turkey by booking a package with Travel Triangle.<!--more--> At a price of $900 (Rs.60k) his package covered the expenses of his internal flights, stay at hotels, breakfast, dinner, local tours, and other transportation expenses. In the course of 12 days, he was able to explore Kusadasi, Antalya, Cappadocia and Istanbul. Save yourself from getting awed, while he reminisces about his enchanting experience.<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\nWe live in a beautiful world. And one way to celebrate this beauty is by exploring new places, peoples, foods, and cultures. This is precisely the idea that inspires me to travel and I spend a lot of time on the net, browsing to prepare the list of places to visit. This time, I had shortlisted Turkey. With 12 days to spare, I contacted <strong>TravelTriangle<\/strong> asking for a suitable itinerary at the most reasonable price and got served according to my wish. From Bangalore to Turkey, it turned out to be a long journey, but certainly the one that will be cherished forever.<\/p>\n<h3>Day1: A Tough Beginning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>My trip did not start off well since at the airport my checked baggage got misplaced by the authorities<\/strong>. Registering baggage irregularity report consumed a lot of time and got me disheartened. I arrived at the Izmir airport and was then transferred to my hotel in<strong> Kusadasi.<\/strong> It was only after arriving at the hotel, that I took a sigh of relief. <strong>Once there, my tour operator co-operated and took care of the baggage delay issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17237\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_03661.jpg\" alt=\"At Kusadasi City\" width=\"700\" height=\"503\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Putting the issue aside, I freshened up and went on to explore the local area. The city looked absolutely mesmerizing with mountains along the Mediterranean Sea, beaches, greenery and spic-and-span roads.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Europe Holiday Packages On TravelTriangle<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the most beautiful places to visit in Europe, from Paris to the Venice canals and from the Greek islands to the Swiss alps. 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In the evening, I returned to Kusadasi and enjoyed my overnight stay at the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/historical-places-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey\u2019s Top 10 Historical Places That Still Have Tales To Tell<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Day 3: Pamukkale &#8211; Icy mountains and Hot Springs<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17222\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0130.jpg\" alt=\"Hot spring at Pamukkale\" width=\"700\" height=\"512\" \/><\/div>\n<p>After an entertaining bus journey of about 5 hours, I reached the wonder of nature, Pamukkale in the morning. The <strong>most fascinating attraction at Pamukkale was the visually stunning white limestone mountains that look like snow-covered mountains.<\/strong> I then had lunch at a local restaurant and was taken to Hierapolis, followed by a visit to the relaxing hot water springs at <strong>White Calcium Ponds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Day 4: Arrival in Antalya<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17219\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0146.jpg\" alt=\"While on the bus ride to Antalya\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The much-enjoyed stay at Pamukkale was succeeded by a bus ride to Antalya. The bus ride on smooth roads along with scenic beauty to behold was an experience in itself. <strong>With facilities such as LCD screens, free WiFi, mineral water, snacks and beverages \u2014 the bus could easily give an economy class airline a run for its money<\/strong>. On arriving in Antalya, I was transferred to the hotel where I concluded my day with a lavish dinner and retired for the nig<strong>ht.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Day 5: Paragliding in Antalya<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17214\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0199.jpg\" alt=\"The sculptures at Antalya Museum\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The day began with a mouthwatering Turkish breakfast and I was set to explore the surrounding places. I started by visiting Antalya Museum and enriched my historical knowledge. There,<strong> I got fortunate enough to run into a young group who were about to go Paragliding<\/strong>. I grabbed the opportunity and joined them in the adventure.<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17213\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0214.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding in Antalya\" width=\"700\" height=\"568\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Gliding with the chilly winds along the coast turned out to be even more exciting than it initially sounded. This heart-warming experience was then followed by the much-awaited news \u2013 that my baggage was finally found. But the twist in the tale was that it got delivered to the hotel at Kusadasi from where I had already checked out. <strong>This time again the tour operator took control of the issue and arranged the transfer of the baggage to Istanbul.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">82 Best Places To Visit In Turkey That Must Be On Your Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Day 6: Arrival in Cappadocia<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17230\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Cappadocia-Airport.jpg\" alt=\"On arriving at the Cappadocia Airport\" width=\"700\" height=\"518\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>The next destination Cappadocia, occupied a whole day of traveling since there is no direct flight from Antalya to Cappadocia. <\/strong>I reached the city by taking a flight, followed by a transfer in a bus. After a tiring day, I stayed overnight at the stunning Cappadocia Hotel.<\/p>\n<h3>Day 7: Cappadocia Tour<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17215\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0318.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie at Cappadocia \" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/div>\n<p>After breakfast, I met my professional guide for Cappadocia tour. <strong>We spent the first half of the day exploring the underground city of Kaymakli, Nar Crater Lake, and the Ihlara Canyon<\/strong>. Since I was keen on doing a balloon ride, I made a booking for the next day. Later I retrieved to the hotel as the weather got chilly.<\/p>\n<h3>Day 8: Cappadocia &#8211; Balloon Ride<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17216\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0286.jpg\" alt=\"Hot air balloons at Cappadocia\" width=\"700\" height=\"488\" \/><\/div>\n<p>At 5:30 in the morning the next day, the balloon company\u2019s vehicle arrived for my pickup for the Balloon ride. After a warm welcome in the cold weather, a continental breakfast served as an icing on the cake. One by one the balloons lifted up against the dawn, each accommodating 16 people.<strong> The view from the balloon &#8211; the mountain ranges, beautiful sunrise and clear skies added up to a perfect holiday.<\/strong> Rest of the day was arranged for a city tour along with a Red Mountain trek.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/things-turkey-does-better-than-anywhere-else\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 Things Turkey Does Better Than Anywhere Else<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Day 9 to 11: My Last Destination In Turkey &#8211; Istanbul<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17223\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0379-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sightseeing in Istanbul\" width=\"700\" height=\"540\" \/><\/div>\n<p>I arrived in Istanbul in the morning by flight and entered my hotel with a smiling face. The reason \u2013 my baggage was finally back in my possession! Now free from worries, I framed an itinerary for the rest of the days (since I had opted for some self-exploration).<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17225\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0358-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sightseeing in Istanbul\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>In a course of three days, I covered almost all the major attractions in Istanbul.<\/strong> With my homework, I was able to visit Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Tram, the Bosphorus cruise, <a href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/turkey-tourism\/istanbul\/places-to-visit\/galata-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galata tower<\/a>, Taksim Square, Spice Market, Grand Bazar and also availed the Turkish Hamam Bath.<\/p>\n<h3>Day 12: Saying Goodbye To Turkey<\/h3>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17227\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_0357.jpg\" alt=\"On my last day in Turkey\" width=\"700\" height=\"506\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>I left Turkey with great memories.<\/strong> The disappointment of losing my luggage got faded with varied mesmerizing experiences and I returned home satisfied. I reached Muscat and spent good 6 days with totally different experiences before getting back to Bangalore. I would like to specially mention Mr.Mohammed (the tour guide)for all his kind co-operation. Without his sincere co-operation, my travel plan would have gone for a toss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Points:<\/strong> The balloon ride and paragliding at Cappadocia got my heart racing, and will last in my memories forever.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Low points:<\/strong> The baggage delay at the very start of my trip burdened my consciousness throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip for future travelers:<\/strong> It would be very wise to let oneself free from total travel itinerary by relying on Travel Triangle. 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