10 Suggestions for Those Who Want to Escape the City on October 29

Are you ready for the special route recommendations from the Small Hotels Editors for those planning a 4-day holiday to escape the city due to this year's October 29 falling on a Thursday?

For those who want to relax and for those who want to explore, you can find our recommendations below:

1- Ağva, Istanbul 

Ağva, a natural wonder located in the northeast of Istanbul, with its lush green nature, the Göksu and Yeşilçay rivers flowing on both sides, the Black Sea's azure waters in front, and its delicious fish, is a must-visit destination. Ağva hotels are located by the river. Only 97 km away from Istanbul, Ağva is one of the untouched places belonging to the Şile district. Formerly considered a summer resort mainly for Istanbulites in spring and summer, Ağva is now the number one choice for those who want to escape the city's noise even in winter and have a peaceful holiday. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/What-to-do-in-Agva

2- Alaçatı, Izmir 

In Alaçatı, with its narrow streets paved with cobblestones, white-painted houses with blue-shuttered windows, charming little hotels restored and converted into tourism, the calm blue sea that remains calm even when the wind blows, the friendly people, and the purple flowers welcoming you from every corner, it's worth visiting for the October 29 celebrations. Formerly famous for its wines and vineyards during the time of the Greeks, Alaçatı is now famous for its strong winds and charming narrow streets and houses. Alaçatı has a higher number of windy days compared to a normal holiday destination. This reputation also comes from windsurfing. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/what-to-do-in-alacati

3- Kazdağları 

Even a two or three-day holiday in Kazdağları hotels will be enough, and more, to rejuvenate and make you feel good. Moreover, when you come to Yeşilyurt Village, you can visit Sarıkız Hill mentioned in the Sarıkız Legend, see the Ihlamur Stream, and since it is close to Edremit and Çanakkale, you can plan day trips to these places as well. You can embrace nature in Baba Dağı National Park. One of the must-see places in a Kazdağları holiday where you embrace nature is Zeus Altar. Don't leave without seeing the Zeus Caves here. While exploring these lands, also consider this: the world's first beauty contest was held here. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/what-to-do-in-yesilyurt-village

4- Bursa and Surroundings 

In a large city like Bursa, famous for its history, culture, natural beauty, and parks, there are so many places to see... First of all, you should go to Uludağ, ski if it's the season, and you should also look at Bursa from the top of Uludağ. You can visit Uludağ National Park. If you have time, you can visit the historical 600-year-old Inkaya Historic Plane Tree located on the Uludağ Road. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/where-to-go-in-bursa

5- Çanakkale and Surroundings

 Çanakkale, which has been under the domination of many different cultures throughout history, has a truly atmospheric place that will give you goosebumps as you explore. Not only our country's but also traces of many nations' histories can be found in Çanakkale. In the streets of Çanakkale, you can find museums, statues, and artifacts that tell this history. From the Trojan Horse to the traces of soldiers' belongings from the Çanakkale Front, the city harbors a different state's history almost everywhere. The Gallipoli Peninsula truly has a history, museums, and martyrs' cemeteries that will impress you enough to say, "Do not call the places you step on 'land'!" as Mehmet Akif also said. This is a history that we must see, not only when we go to Çanakkale but also when passing by another city. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/where-to-go-in-canakkale

6- Bolu and Surroundings 

You can wander around and explore the streets and bazaars when you visit Bolu. There are many inns, baths, and mosques left from the Beylik period or the Ottoman period. You can visit historical places such as Kadı Mosque, Yıldırım Bayezid Complex, Taş Han, Orta Hamam, Saraçhane Mosque. You can also see historical baths like Orta Hamam, Tabaklar Hamam, Sultan Hamam. You can see Seben Rock Houses in Seben district. You can see the houses carved into the rocks along the valleys, even those with several floors. You can see Asar Castle in Gerede. You can visit Ceneviz Castle in Akçakoca, which is connected to Düzce province, and the tomb of Akçakoca Bey, Akşemseddin's tomb in Göynük district, who was the teacher of Fatih Sultan Mehmet.

For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/where-to-go-in-bolu

7- Cappadocia 

When you come to Cappadocia, your to-do list will be quite extensive. First of all, you should visit places like Nevşehir city center, Ürgüp, Göreme, Avanos, Ortahisar districts. You can visit Nevşehir Castle and Nevşehir Museum and many historical mosques in the city. Besides Nevşehir Castle, there are also Uçhisar and Ortahisar Castles in the region. You must visit these places. In fact, from Uçhisar Castle, you can witness the sunset from a point where you can see a large part of the region. You can go to Ürgüp, one of the most important places in the Cappadocia Region. You can visit Ürgüp Museum, Hallaç Monastery, and St. Teodore Church. You can see all of Ürgüp from Temenni Hill. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/what-to-do-in-cappadocia-nevsehir

8- Mountain House Recommendations 

Mountain houses: Unlike many seaside resorts, mountain houses offer a quieter and more peaceful holiday option with their clean air and nature nestled in lush green forests. Mountain houses are the favorite addresses of nature lovers, far from the noise of the city. Moreover, you don't have to be a mountaineer... Even though it's short, spending a weekend in mountain houses can be a nice opportunity to escape from the noise and crowds of the city. While taking in the fresh air of nature, you can also enjoy many activities such as nature walks, guided nature climbs, and perhaps canoeing in nearby streams. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/chalets

9- Antalya and Surroundings

 When you come to Antalya, if you want to spend time in the center first, you can stroll through the palm-lined boulevards and bazaars of Antalya. You can go to its world-famous marina. You can go to the plateaus like Göktepe and Çimi located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. You can spend time with nature, surrounded by greenery. In Antalya center, you can visit Antalya Museum, Side Museum, Alanya Archaeological Museum, Alanya Kızılkule Ethnography Museum, Alanya Atatürk House and Museum, and Perge Museum. You can see the Museum of Santa Claus and the church in Demre. The city center of Antalya is called Kaleiçi today. You can stroll and shop here. You can see the Termessos Ancient City and the Aspendos Theater near Antalya. You can go to Düden Waterfall and spend time in this natural wonder. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit  https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/where-to-go-in-antalya

10- Sapanca

 When you come to Sapanca, you should first see Sapanca Lake. You can take a nice walk around the lake, watch the greenery, and the diversity of nature. You can visit the historical mosque, inn, and bathhouses in the center of Sapanca. You can see Rahime Sultan Mosque and its seal. You can see the Rüstem Pasha Mosque built in the name of the Vizier of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In front of the Government House in the center, tombs from the Byzantine period are exhibited, you can see them. Also, there are about 60 historical houses dating back to the 1800s in the center. You can see these museum houses. For more information and hotel recommendations, visit https://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/where-to-go-in-sapanca

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