Turkey itinerary templates
Compare 4 routes in Turkey before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.
| Route | City | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya: a 2-day starter | Antalya | 2 |
| Istanbul: a 2-day starter | Istanbul | 2 |
| Izmir in 5 days | Izmir | 5 |
| Ankara in 7 days | Ankara | 7 |
Antalya: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Antalya, from Hadrian's Gate to Konyaaltı Beach. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Hadrian's Gate · Harbour piers · Düden Lower Waterfalls · Konyaaltı Beach
Edit this 2-day routeIstanbul: a 2-day starter
A light introduction to Istanbul, from Hagia Sophia to Grand Bazaar. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia · Topkapı Palace · Basilica Cistern · Grand Bazaar
Edit this 2-day routeIzmir in 5 days
An unhurried 5-day stay, pairing Izmir Archaeological Museum and other Izmir highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Izmir Archaeological Museum · Radio and Democracy Museum · Atatürk Museum · History and Art Museum
Edit this 5-day routeAnkara in 7 days
An unhurried 7-day stay, pairing Ankara Castle and other Ankara highlights into nearby daily groups.
Highlights: Ankara Castle · Museum of Anatolian Civilizations · Chess Museum · Hacettepe Art Museum
Edit this 7-day routeFit the route to your trip
For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.
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