Alaçatı and Istanbul, Turkey
Rowing on the Bosphorus in the early am was a highlight of the trip. Great way to see such a beautiful city.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Beth Sheffner Scheer
- Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Solo, Beach, City
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 10 days
to & from
Turkish Air has nonstop flights to Istanbul from SFO and other major cities. Great airline. Istanbul Airport is HUGE but very modern and efficient. From Istanbul, you can catch a domestic flight to Izmir which is the closet airport to Alaçatı. Drive to the coast about 45-hour.
Where to Stay
ISTANBUL
- The Bank Hotel Istanbul – (hotel that used to be a bank). Great service. Prime location.
- The Peninsula Istanbul 5-star-luxury-hotel-bosphorus – right on the Bosphorus river. Stunning.
- The Four Seasons Bosphorus *Great rooftop deck for a drink.
ALACATI
- Alavya Hotel: One of my favorite boutique hotels ever. Great setting, beautiful garden, pool and the food is incredible. They have yoga classes in the am that are wonderful.