Turkey is home to countless iconic destinations and the most unbelievable surroundings. It is famous for its phenomenal blend of modern life and traditional beliefs. Its incredible landscape, marvelous streets, and stunning views will catch your breath.

Although Turkey still deserves more than five days to explore, you can look into some of the most popular and lovely spots that will make the trip worthwhile. In addition, the place is home to several leading historical sites with a rich history that catches visitors' attention worldwide. Spending only five days at this remarkable destination allows you to go through the majestic experience of discovering the famed spot.

A complete guide for the best five-day trip to Turkey

1st Day

Our landing spot is Istanbul as the starting point. The first Day may be hectic, and it is challenging to plan the upcoming journey. For the first Day, we recommend you look into the local life of Istanbul by taking a nice walk on the streets; on your way, you will notice the unthinkable architecture and beautiful scenes in your surroundings.

But to make the Day worthwhile, one can witness an incredible sunset while spending a lovely time on the cruise present on the Bosphorus. It is one of the best ways to see the city's breathtaking surroundings and unrealistic views. It also helps you notice some extraordinary sites that can be hard to cover in a 5-day trip. I am sure to make the most of this overwhelming experience on this striking cruise while looking at the sunset's pleasure-giving scene.

In addition, the cruise provides an excellent opportunity to try out some of the watering Turkish snacks and refreshing drinks as it stops at nearby Asian sites.

2nd Day

The second Day will be busier as it's time to cover up the most legendary spots. This is the Day you must start discovering the main tourist attractions, which is why thousands of travelers visit those breathtaking sites. These phenomenal spots include the blue mosque, Barilla Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square, which are filled with the rich history of Turkey.

Enjoy the evening by taking a boat ride from Bosphorus to Kadikoy. It is the best way to discover the fantastic nightlife of Istanbul and a treat for the foodies as the place offers countless excellent Turkish street food and delicious cuisines that will make your mouth water. Apart from the street food, there is more to discover, such as astonishing art galleries.

An excellent option to utilize your time in this city is to go for guided tours that will take you through the main tourist attractions and popular destinations while learning about their impressive history.

3rd Day

At this time, you must have covered up the famous spots, but a few hidden gems are waiting to be discovered by you. This is the Day to visit plenty of smaller sites, making you feel different as the place will be relatively quiet, giving you a soothing and charming time to pass. Wake Up early in the morning to see vibrant and bright-colored houses at Balat. You must be hungry. No worries, as the site offers many fanciful-looking cafes and shops to munch on a tasty breakfast.

The next stop is Chora church, a charming church dazzled with significant astonishing paintings and a great variety of patchwork that pleasure the eyes. The place has gained fame worldwide due to its unbelievable artistic works.

To end the Day with a relaxing session, we recommend trying out a unique experience of Turkish culture, which is a public bathing area. You must be tired of exploring the whole place, so it's a great way to regain energy. These public bathing houses contain several regions with different temperature levels to make you feel pleasant and relaxed.

4th Day

Well, as we have already traveled over the most famous and fabulous sites of Istanbul, it's time to change the location for a new experience and exploration. So be ready to investigate another gem of Turkey known as Cappadocia.

How to get to Cappadocia from Istanbul

Well, it's not a task to reach Cappadocia from Istanbul. One can go for a fun road trip by renting a car for an 8-hour journey to land on Cappadocia.

Suppose you prefer shorter driving sessions. In that case, flying over the city can be a better option for you as the plane tickets to Cappadocia from Istanbul are not very expensive, with the rickety worth only 20 to 40 dollars with a journey of 30 minutes to 1 hour in the plane. Then, one has to drive for an hour to reach the final spot.

A bus ride is also an option but takes too long, such as 10 hours. It is a decent choice to save up some money, but not too much, as the plane tickets are inexpensive. In addition, the buses also provide a few refreshments and a charging area for your phone or gadgets with comfort.

One of the most incredible things to do in Cappadocia is ride on a charming, unrealistic-looking hot air balloon. But remember to wake up early if you eat to experience this unique ride, as it is only available early in the mornings. Witnessing the lovely sunrise is the foremost way to start your Day at Cappadocia.

If you arrive earlier than the starting time, we suggest a tour of the nearby gems and stunning sites such as Devrent Valley and Uchisar Castle, which are located on hills and provide breathtaking views.

5th Day

Derinkuyu is a historical place and a popular tourist attraction where the ruins of ancient times, schools, homes, and churches built in the 8th century can be seen. Join a guided tour to investigate the cave, as it is an underground place, and avail yourself of the opportunity to learn about its history. While enjoying the time visiting the spot, you can also have fun trekking or hiking.

For a charming view of the most unbelievable surroundings, you can trek over a valley named Ihlara for a beautiful experience of achieving fantastic sights.

Conclusion

Here, we have come to an end as we have discovered all the legendary sites in Turkey to look over. A month is sufficient to investigate the iconic places, but we can still cover the main tourist attraction in 5 days only if you have planned your journey accordingly. So review the above information to help you make the most out of your five-day stay in Turkey.