10 days in Turkey: Our Recommendations

Visit an array of must-see destinations in Turkey during this trip. 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 Virgin Mary and Goreme Open Air Museum before heading for Antalya, a place like no other. See tour.

Acquaint yourself with Istanbul and before setting off for the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, home to ethereal fairy chimneys. Visit Goreme, a city carved in rock with underground dwellings and ancient churches and explore the labyrinthine tunnels of Kaymakli. Then soak up the sight of Pamukkale’s thermal pools before heading for the Mediterranean town of Kas. See tour.

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 tour.

Having discovered Istanbul’s historic sites, you are off to the ancient cities of Troy, Pergamon and Konya. Behold the steaming thermal pools of Pamukkale and the other-worldly Cappadocia, where a thousand hot-air balloons cover the morning sky. Spend two nights in the country’s capital, Ankara, before driving through the picturesque Anatolian countryside back to Istanbul. See tour.

As you can see in the list above, 10 days in Turkey gives you plenty of opportunities to explore Turkey. 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!