Historical Turkey 10 days
A practical historical turkey 10 days itinerary for Türkiye. Day-by-day highlights, transport and pace are outlined below to help you plan a smooth trip.
Who it is for: Travellers who want a clear day-by-day plan.
Estimated pace: intense
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1-3
Area: Istanbul (Byzantine + Ottoman layers)
What to do: Day 1-3: Istanbul (Byzantine + Ottoman layers)
intense
Day 4
Area: Bursa (early Ottoman capital)
What to do: Day 4: Bursa (early Ottoman capital)
intense
Day 5
Area: Fly to Izmir, Pergamon
What to do: Day 5: Fly to Izmir, Pergamon
intense
Day 6
Area: Ephesus full day
What to do: Day 6: Ephesus full day
intense
Day 7
Area: Pamukkale & Hierapolis
What to do: Day 7: Pamukkale & Hierapolis
intense
Day 8
Area: Fly to Cappadocia
What to do: Day 8: Fly to Cappadocia
intense
Day 9
Area: Konya (Seljuk & Rumi)
What to do: Day 9: Konya (Seljuk & Rumi)
intense
Day 10
Area: Ankara, Anıtkabir, Anatolian Civilizations Museum
What to do: Day 10: Ankara, Anıtkabir, Anatolian Civilizations Museum
intense
Before you go
Mix flights and trains; private guides for major sites.
April–June and September–October are the most comfortable months.
Independent travellers.
Overpacking the schedule.