Turkey 10-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul
   Estimated travel time: 25 minutes from Istanbul Ataturk Airport

   Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace - some of Istanbul's iconic and historical landmarks.

2. Day 2: Bursa
   Travel by ferry from Istanbul to Bursa (1 hour 30 minutes)

   Explore Uludag National Park and Green Tomb - the resting place of Sultan Mehmet I.

3. Day 3: Cappadocia
   Travel by plane from Bursa to Cappadocia (1 hour)

   Discover Goreme Open-Air Museum - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and go on a hot air balloon ride for a unique view of the region.

4. Day 4: Konya
   Travel by car from Cappadocia to Konya (3 hours 20 mins)

   Visit the Mevlana Museum - a 13th-century Sufi mystic's mausoleum and mosque and the Ince Minaret Medrese - a beautiful example of Seljuk architecture.

5. Day 5: Pamukkale
   Travel by car from Konya to Pamukkale (4 hours 30 mins)

   Explore the stunning white travertine terraces and hot springs of Pamukkale, and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman city Hierapolis.

6. Day 6: Ephesus
   Travel by car from Pamukkale to Ephesus (2 hours 30 mins)

   Discover the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and Temple of Artemis - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

7. Day 7: Izmir
   Travel by car from Ephesus to Izmir (1 hour)

   Visit the Kemeralti Bazaar - one of the largest and most vibrant markets in Turkey, and explore the city's seaside promenade and Konak Square.

8. Day 8: Canakkale
   Travel by car from Izmir to Canakkale (3 hours 30 mins)

   Visit the Gallipoli Peninsula and the Troy Ancient City - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

9. Day 9: Istanbul - Prince Islands
   Travel by ferry from Istanbul to Prince Islands (30 minutes)

   Relax on the beaches of Prince Islands and explore the island's picturesque neighborhoods, including Buyukada Island.

10. Day 10: Istanbul - Grand Bazaar
    Estimated travel time: 30 minutes from Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    Shop for souvenirs and unique items in the Grand Bazaar - one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Blue Mosque (1 hour, free)
• Hagia Sophia (2 hours, ₺100)
• Topkapi Palace (3 hours, ₺150)
• Uludag National Park (2 hours, ₺10)
• Green Tomb (1 hour, ₺10)
• Goreme Open-Air Museum (3 hours, ₺50)
• Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour, ₺400)
• Mevlana Museum (2 hours, ₺20)
• Ince Minaret Medrese (1 hour, free)
• Pamukkale (3 hours, ₺80)
• Hierapolis (2 hours, ₺35)
• Ephesus (4 hours, ₺115)
• Kemeralti Bazaar (3 hours, free)
• Gallipoli Peninsula (4 hours, ₺30)
• Troy Ancient City (2 hours, ₺70)
• Prince Islands (5 hours, ferry ticket ₺20)
• Grand Bazaar (2 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: ₺1,130

Useful Tips

For a more relaxed itinerary, skip the hot air balloon ride and Prince Islands visit. For a more adventurous itinerary, add a hike in Uludag National Park or a paragliding experience in Pamukkale.