Turkey in 5 days: 4 Recommended 5-Day Itineraries to Turkey
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Turkey 5-Day Itinerary Options
Hike Mount Nemrut, sample delicious street food in Istanbul and discover the Seven Churches of Revelation in Izmir while spending 5 days in Turkey. Check out our recommended 5-day itineraries in Turkey for more information.
Itinerary #1: Sightseeing in Aegean
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Travel to the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli | History | Canakkale |
| Day 2 | Travel to Troy and tour the Acropolis of Pergamum | History & sightseeing | Kusadasi |
| Day 3 | Enjoy a tour of Ephesus and visit the Temple of Artemis. | History & sightseeing | Kusadasi |
| Day 4 | Check out locally handcrafted goods before exploring the travertines and more in Pamukkale. | Sightseeing & relaxation | Pamukkale |
| Day 5 | Travel back to Istanbul to catch your flight home. | Shopping & departure |
This guided sightseeing tour is the perfect way to spend 5 days or less in Turkey. It will first take you to the Gallipoli Battlefields, the sight of the unsuccessful attempt of the Allied Powers to gain control of the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I. From Gallipoli, you will visit some other sites that played a significant part in the history of Turkey, such as Troy, the home of the Trojan Horse used by the Greeks during the Trojan War. You'll also visit the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum and explore its impressive temples and library. Spend the third day touring the Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. On the fourth day, visit the travertines of Pamukkale. Surrounded by white limestones, these magnificent thermal pools are a sight to behold! Experience the best holiday with our tours to Turkey.
Itinerary #2: Seven Churches Of Revelation
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Begin your tour in Izmir | Arrival | Izmir |
| Day 2 | Explore the ancient city of Pergamon | History | Izmir |
| Day 3 | Visit the youngest of the Seven Churches of Revelation in Alaşehir | History & religion | Izmir |
| Day 4 | Discover the wonder of ancient Ephesus | History | Izmir |
| Day 5 | Depart from Ephesus | Departure |
History lovers can spend five days in Turkey tracing the footsteps of time through the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan, and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia in Smyrna. Along the way, visit the natural pools of Pamukkale for a much-needed bit of relaxation before diving into more history with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterward, journey to Ephesus to see the Library of Celsus and the religiously significant House of the Virgin Mary. See all 5-day tours packages in Turkey.
Itinerary #3: Major Highlights of Turkey
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Start your trip in Cappadocia | Sightseeing | Ankara |
| Day 2 | Spend the day in the Turkish capital, Ankara | History & sightseeing | Ankara |
| Day 3 | Enjoy the foodie heritage of Eskisehir | Food tour | Eskisehir |
| Day 4 | Head to bustling Istanbul | Sightseeing | Istanbul |
| Day 5 | Depart from Istanbul | Departure |
Want to see as much as possible during your 5 days in Turkey? Join a trip that takes you from the ancient site of Hattusa to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara and the quaint and beautiful Eskisehir Odunpazari Village. Spending a day in each place, this whistlestop adventure culminates in a stay in Istanbul, where you can enjoy sights like Topkapi Palace or indulge in a sunset cruise across the Bosphorus Strait. Describe your ideal 5-day holiday for a customized trip to Turkey.
Itinerary #4: Gobeklitepe and Mount Nemrut
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Catch the sunset at Mount Nemrut | Hike | Adiyaman |
| Day 2 | Take the scenic route to Sanliurfa | Hike | Sanliurfa |
| Day 3 | Dive into history at Gobekli Tepe | Hike | Sanliurfa |
| Day 4 | Enjoy a boat trip in Gaziantep | Boating | Istanbul |
| Day 5 | End your tour in Istanbul | Departure |
Combine historic sites with the natural beauty of Mount Nemrut with ancient wonders like the Colossal Statues of Gods, and amazing cultural sights like the Holy Pools of Abraham. Follow this with local experiences at the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum and the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum, before diving into the submerged city of Zeugma on this five-day Turkey itinerary.
Planning 5 days Itinerary of Turkey?
So, if you want to spend 5 days in Turkey, you have plenty of time to explore a couple of cities or deep dive into one destination like Antalya or Istanbul. If you’re here for a long stay, check out our how many days to stay in Turkey guide and more of the best tours and trips to Turkey.
Struggling to put a Turkish itinerary together? Our in-country travel experts are here to help create tailor made itineraries to Turkey to suit your needs.
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