Turkey in 10 Days
Turkey is where Europe meets Asia and ancient meets modern. Ten days covers Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the white pools of Pamukkale and the ruins of Ephesus.
10
Days
£70–£120 / $90–$150 per person per day
Per day
April–June and September–October
Best time
11
Nights
Your day-by-day plan
Download CSVArrive Istanbul
Morning · Land, Havaist bus or taxi to Sultanahmet
Afternoon · Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque exteriors
Evening · Dinner in Sultanahmet
Old Istanbul
Morning · Topkapi Palace and Harem
Afternoon · Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar
Evening · Istiklal Avenue walk
Bosphorus and modern Istanbul
Morning · Bosphorus cruise
Afternoon · Karaköy and Galata Tower
Evening · Rooftop dinner with bridge views
Fly to Cappadocia
Morning · Flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir
Afternoon · Check in Göreme, sunset viewpoint
Evening · Turkish night or early rest before balloon
Cappadocia by land
Morning · Optional hot air balloon (book months ahead)
Afternoon · Red Valley hike and Göreme Open-Air Museum
Evening · Cave restaurant dinner
Underground cities
Morning · Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu underground city
Afternoon · Ihlara Valley hike
Evening · Pottery workshop in Avanos
To Pamukkale
Morning · Bus or flight to Denizli (about 9 hours by bus, or fly via Istanbul)
Afternoon · Pamukkale travertines at sunset
Evening · Overnight in Pamukkale village
Pamukkale and Ephesus
Morning · Hierapolis ancient city
Afternoon · Bus to Selçuk, visit Ephesus
Evening · Şirince village wine tasting
Return to Istanbul
Morning · House of the Virgin Mary or Ephesus Museum
Afternoon · Fly from Izmir to Istanbul
Evening · Spice Market and farewell dinner
Home
Morning · Last Turkish breakfast
Afternoon · Fly from Istanbul
Evening · —