10 Days in Turkey: Top 4 Recommendations
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
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
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
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
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!