Arrive in Istanbul and check into your hotel
Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace
Take a stroll through the Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Istanbul
Visit the Basilica Cistern, the Spice Bazaar, and the Galata Tower
Take a boat tour on the Bosphorus Strait
Enjoy a Turkish dinner with live music and dance performances
Day 3: Cappadocia
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Check into your hotel and explore the town of Göreme
Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum and the Uchisar Castle
Day 4: Cappadocia
Take a hot air balloon ride over the stunning Cappadocia landscape
Visit the Pasabag (Monks Valley), Devrent Valley, and Avanos town
Enjoy a traditional Turkish night show with folk dancing and music
Day 5: Antalya
Fly from Cappadocia to Antalya
Check into your hotel and explore the old town (Kaleici)
Visit the Antalya Museum and the ancient city of Perge
Day 6: Antalya
Spend the day at the beautiful beaches of Antalya
Visit the Duden Waterfalls and the Hadrian’s Gate
Enjoy a seafood dinner by the harbor
Day 7: Pamukkale
Take a road trip from Antalya to Pamukkale
Visit the travertine terraces and hot springs of Pamukkale
Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis
Day 8: Izmir
Take a road trip from Pamukkale to Izmir
Check into your hotel and explore the city’s historic center (Konak Square)
Visit the Kemeralti Bazaar and the Kizlaragasi Han Bazaar
Day 9: Izmir
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis
Take a stroll along the Kordon (Izmir’s seaside promenade)
Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner with meze and raki
Day 10: Departure
Depart from Izmir and return home
I hope this itinerary helps you plan your trip to Turkey! Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any further questions.
