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Spending 10 days in Turkey offers you the chance to understand life in a land where East meets West. Take in the highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia. Unravel the history of Homer’s Troy and stroll through Ephesus Roman ruins. Alternatively, go on a hiking trip through the remote Lycian Way. If you are looking for the ultimate combination of nature and culture, then our 9 to 11-day itineraries are guaranteed to please you during your tour to Turkey.

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1. Lycian Coast Cycle: 9 Days in Turkey

Spend 10 days in Turkey cycling on an orange bike viewing the Aegean Sea.
Climb steep inclines and zip down rugged paths on a cycling tour on the Lycian Way.
Day 1 Start your tour in Fethiye
Day 2 Ride your cycle up to old Paspartur
Day 3 See the archaeological sites in Patara
Day 4 Visit the fishing village of Kas
Day 5 Enjoy your rest day in Kas or go for an optional cycle ride
Day 6 Head to Finike and follow the rugged coastline
Day 7 Relax on the sandy beach at the bay of Adrasan
Day 8 Spend your day resting at Adrasan or go for a walk
Day 9 Trip ends at Antalya

Nine days in Turkey is just enough time to cycle along the Lycian Coast. You will interact with local communities at Kas, explore ancient ruins in Fethiye and sunbathe at a beach in Adrasan. Start your tour in the charming city of Fethiye and click stunning pictures. Follow the cycling route at Akdaglar Mountains and then explore archaeological sites at Xanthos. See an amphitheater from the Hellenistic era at Kas and take back a memory rooted in 4th century BC. Cycle through the breathtaking landscapes and quaint farming villages of Finike before riding past greenhouses cultivating tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and eggplant in Adrasan. See all 9-day tours in Turkey.

2. Turkish Breeze: 10 days in Turkey

See hot air balloons rise during sunset in Cappadocia during a 10-day trip in Turkey.
Catch the mesmerizing view of hundreds of hot air balloons soaring in the sky from the Love Valley in Cappadocia.
Day 1 Take your first steps in Istanbul
Day 2 Discover the city of Ottomans
Day 3 Cruise down the Bosphorus, fly to Cappadocia
Day 4 Explore Cappadocia
Day 5 Visit Goreme’s museum
Day 6 Fly to Antalya
Day 7 See Duden Waterfalls
Day 8 Travel to Pamukkale
Day 9 Explore the House of the Virgin Mary
Day 10 Bid farewell to Turkey

Visit an array of must-see destinations on a 10-day trip to Turkey. Take in the sights and sounds of Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Next, you are off to Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys jut from the ground and hot air balloons soar in the sky. Cover historic attractions like the House of the Virgin Mary and the Goreme Open Air Museum before heading for a trip to Antalya, a place like no other. See all 10-day Turkey tour packages.

3. Flying Carpet: 11 days in Turkey

View Duden Waterfall during a 10-day tour of Turkey.
Feel the cool breeze and enjoy your day in Duden Waterfall in Antalya, Turkey
Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2 Visit Istanbul’s historic sites
Day 3 Wander through the spice bazaar
Day 4 Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Day 5 Go for a trip to Pamukkale and see the cascading pools
Day 6 Explore the ancient city of Perge
Day 7 See Duden Waterfalls
Day 8 Fly to Cappadocia
Day 9 Visit Goreme’s museum
Day 10 Explore Cappadocia
Day 11 Say farewell to Turkey 

Commit the historic sights of Istanbul to your memory and wander through the ancient spice bazaar. Then catch a flight to Izmir for a whirlwind tour of the ancient Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. See steaming water cascading down the pools of Pamukkale and lose yourself in the ridiculously photogenic Cappadocia. See 11-day tours in Turkey.

4. Fire of Anatolia: 11 Days in Turkey

Visit the ancient amphitheater in Ephesus on a sunny day.
See the ancient amphitheater in Ephesus.
Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2 See Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome
Day 3 Visit the Mausoleum of Mustafa Ataturk, Anitkabir, at Ankara
Day 4 Explore the sites at Cappadocia
Day 5 Travel along the Silk Road in Konya
Day 6 Relax at the travertines pools in Pamukkale
Day 7 Discover ancient cities at Kusadasi
Day 8 Head to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus
Day 9 Ride a cable car in Pergamon
Day 10 Tour of WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli
Day 11 End your trip in Istanbul

Spend 11 days in Turkey exploring all of its major highlights. Begin your tour by visiting the popular landmarks in Istanbul. Go on a trip to Cappadocia and see fairy chimneys and explore underground cities like Derinkuyu. See Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Alaeddin Mosque in Konya. Then travel to Pamukkale and see the ruins of Hierapolis. Learn about the ancient tradition of carpet weaving at a village in Sirince before moving on to Troy and gazing at the famous Trojan Horse. Describe your ideal 11-day holiday for a customized trip to Turkey.

Still wondering what to see in Turkey in 10 days? Check out our list of 10-day tours in Turkey for more options. For more duration ideas, check out our how many days to spend in Turkey guide. If you are ready to buy a tour, browse our Turkey tours page. You can also create your own itinerary with our travel experts in Turkey. Get in touch today!

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Published by Leah Taylor, updated on August 4, 2023

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