Turkey 5-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 6 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Turkey.

Discover Turkey's mesmerizing landscapes and historical treasures with our 5-day itineraries catered to different interests. If you're drawn to city life and historical sites, you might enjoy an itinerary like this İstanbul trip, where you'll see the Hagia Sophia, cruise the Bosphorus, and explore the bustling streets of Beyoğlu. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate a journey similar to this wine and highlights self-drive through Turkey's Thrace region with pitstops in Bronze Age towns and at renowned landmarks. If you're after a sense of adventure, opt for something similar to this Cappadocia highlights itinerary, featuring sunrise hot-air balloon rides, hikes through lunar landscapes, and a glimpse into ancient ceremonies.

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Explore the Sites of Istanbul - 5 Days

Channeling the words of Napoleon, "If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital", this tour explores the Ottoman and Byzantine sites of the city, including the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. View these grandiose structures by boat by cruising along the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara, stopping on the island of Buyukada for a peek into the posh life of the 19th century. Peruse the Spice Market, explore the hip neighborhood of Beyoğlu, and climb the Galata Tower for amazing views of the city.

See Cappadocia from another vantage point, your personal hot air balloon!

Highlights of Cappadocia - 5 Days

See a different side of Turkey on a 5-day visit to Cappadocia, one of the most incredible regions in the country. Located in the plains of Central Anatolia, it's known for beautiful valleys dotted with unique rock formations and cave dwellings. You'll see it all on valley hikes, tours of ancient underground cities, and even a hot-air balloon ride where you can marvel at the entire region stretched out below you.

Ancient Greek & Christian Sites in Turkey - 5 Days

History buffs can revel in ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian archeological sites on this 5-day tour through western Turkey. Begin with a relaxing dip in natural hot springs in the Roman baths at Pammukale, then take a road trip to see the locations of the seven churches of the Revelation. Other highlights include walking tours of ancient cities like Pergamon and Ephesus, plus a relaxing night in the Ottoman village of Şirince.

Turkey's otherworldly Cappadocia landscape

Highlights of Turkey - 5 Days

Even in as few as five days, you can see two highlights of Turkey in two distinct regions. First, you'll tour the historic streets of Istanbul, visiting Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks and browsing massive covered markets. Then it's off to central Turkey and the lunar valleys of Cappadocia, where you'll walk in underground cities and fly high over the plateaus in a hot-air balloon.

Incredibly preserved ruins in the ancient city of Ephesus

Turkey's Ancient Wonders: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Kusadasi - 5 Days

The ancient world comes to life on this whirlwind, 5-day journey through Turkey. Starting in Istanbul, you'll visit iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, then see where Europe meets Asia on a sunset boat ride down the Bosphorous. Fly east for a day to marvel at the carved cities and "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia before transferring to the Aegean coast to tour the spectacular ruins of Hierapolis and Ephesus.

Visit Turkey's Thrace region and sample local varietals

Wine Tour & Highlights of Istanbul - 5 Days

Do Turkey a little different when you discover its less-heralded yet world-class wine region of Thrace. This sweet spot in the northwest of the country, bordering Europe, has been known for wine-making for thousands of years, and you'll get to taste the top varietals borne of this fertile terroir. In addition, you'll wind down the trip to Istanbul with tours of its historic Byzantine and Ottoman monuments.

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