7-Day Turkey Itinerary

1. Day 1: Istanbul
   Drive from the Istanbul Airport to the Blue Mosque: 40 minutes (16.8 km)

   Stroll through the Blue Mosque, one of the most stunning mosques in the world, and explore the beautiful tiles and stained glass.

2. Day 2: Bursa & Uludağ
   Drive from Istanbul to Bursa: 2 hours (105 km)
   Climb to Uludağ National Park: 45 minutes (20 km) from Bursa city center

   Visit the historical Turkey center of Bursa, then take a cable car to Uludağ where you can ski in the remainder of the winter season.

3. Day 3: Troy & Canakkale
   Drive from Bursa to Troy: 4.5 hours (345 km)

   Walk among ruins more than four millennia old in historic Troy, then drive to the nearby seaside town of Canakkale.

4. Day 4: Çanakkale to Ephesus
   Drive from Canakkale to Ephesus: 4 hours (344 km)

   Travel to the ancient city of Ephesus to see well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater, among other standout landmarks.

5. Day 5: Pamukkale & Hierapolis
   Drive from Ephesus to Pamukkale: 3 hours (180 km)

   Take a dip in the heated pools of Pamukkale, a stunning natural wonder, then visit the city of Hierapolis, known for its thermal baths and Roman ruins.

6. Day 6: Cappadocia Tour
   Drive from Pamukkale to Cappadocia: 9 hours (801 km)

   Take a guided tour through the fairy-tale landscape of Cappadocia, including the incredible Kaymakli Underground City and the Göreme Open Air Museum, among others.

7. Day 7: Bosphorus Cruise
   Drive from Cappadocia to Istanbul: 11 hours (746 km)

   Sail through the beautiful Bosphorus Strait on a dinner cruise, which showcases some of the most scenic views of Istanbul.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Blue Mosque (2 hours, free)
• Uludağ National Park (5-6 hours, 60 Turkish liras)
• Troy (3 hours, 50 Turkish liras)
• Ephesus (4 hours, 75 Turkish liras)
• Pamukkale & Hierapolis (4 hours, 65 Turkish liras)
• Cappadocia Tour (5 hours, 130 Turkish liras)
• Bosphorus Cruise (3 hours, 150 Turkish liras)
• Total Estimated Costs: 525 TL per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider extending your trip to see the gorgeous beaches in Antalya or the beautiful architecture in Ankara. If you have less time, skip Uludağ National Park or take a day trip to Cappadocia instead of an overnight visit.