Begin the day with a visit to the Topkapi Palace Museum, where you can explore the lavish Ottoman palace and its fascinating history. Then, take a short walk to the Hagia Sophia Museum, renowned for its magnificent domes and mosaics. End the day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market offering a vast array of goods from Turkish sweets to carpets and jewellery.
Begin the day with a visit to Pamukkale, a breathtaking natural wonder featuring white mineral terraces and hot springs. Afterward, head over to the nearby ancient city of Hierapolis, where you can wander through its well-preserved ruins and take a dip in the nearby Cleopatra's Pool or Antique Pool.
Start the day by visiting the Mevalana Museum, the former lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, where you can learn about the Sufi philosophy and witness a mystical music and dance performance. Later, visit the Karatay Medrese Museum, a well-preserved Seljuk seminary, and the nearby Ince Minaret Medrese, an impressive Islamic college with remarkable tile works.
Begin the day by visiting the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site with magnificent frescoes and rock-cut churches. Then, take a hot air balloon ride over the stunning Cappadocia landscapes, where you can witness the extraordinary natural formations known as "fairy chimneys". End the day with a visit to the Uchisar Castle, a gorgeous fortress offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Blue Mosque or take a Bosphorus boat tour in Istanbul, explore the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys or the Underground City of Kaymakli in Cappadocia, or enjoy a traditional Turkish bath in Pamukkale.
If you have less time, you can skip the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or the Ince Minaret Medrese Museum in Konya.