How to Spend Five Days in Turkey
When traveling to Turkey, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the landmarks, vibrant culture, and historical remnants of this amazing country. That’s why we put together our itineraries and tours – to ensure that you are able to experience as much as possible during your trip. Take a look at the 4 to 5-day Turkey tours provided by One Nation Travel.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul – Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Day 2: Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour — Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Day 3: Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Istanbul — North Cappadocia Tour — Overnight stay in Cappadocia
- Day 4: South Cappadocia Tour — Fly back to Istanbul — Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Day 5: Departure from Istanbul — End of Tour Service
Turkey 5 Days Itinerary – An Overview
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Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be met with our company representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will then be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Istanbul. You will have the rest of the day to explore Istanbul at your leisure.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
- Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Day 2: Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour
After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour. Today on the tour, you will visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Topkapi Palace and Historical Grand Bazaar. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Day 3: Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Istanbul — North Cappadocia Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to Cappadocia where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day North Cappadocia Tour. Your tour will start with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next you will visit the Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of Avanos. After lunch, you will visit the beautiful open-air museum of Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Finally towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will be able to visit the natural castles of Uchisar. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Holiday Cave Hotel OR Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Day 4: South Cappadocia Tour — Fly back to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi). Next, you will visit Cavusin Village which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived. This will be the end of your full-day tour.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening return flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a sign board with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Day 5: Departure from Istanbul — End of Tour Service
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 11:00 am) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation
- Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary
- 3 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star Hotels including breakfast
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned above
- English-speaking tour guide during the tour
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- International Flight Tickets.
- Visa to enter Turkey.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
IMPORTANT INFO:
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Please advise your arrival details at time of booking.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
- During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.