9 Days and 6 Nights Itinerary in Turkey: Unforgettable Turkish Experience.
Traveling to Turkey and Exploring its cities are an unforgettable experience for me.
9 Days Itinerary in Turkey
This list can be a reference for friends planning a trip to Turkey.
I’ve arranged it chronologically, from the first day to the last.
It might be useful for you guys.
Feel free to adjust the list according to your budget and preferences.
For each destination, I’ve provided photos so that you can decide whether you want to visit the tourist spot or skip it.
For solo travelers, this itinerary is great. If you’re on a tour, destinations are usually pre-planned.
9 Days and 6 Nights Itinerary in Turkey:
- Day 1 Jakarta – Istanbul
- Day 2 Istanbul – Bursa
- Day 3 Bursa – Kusadasi
- Day 4 Kusadasi – Pamukkale
- Day 5 Pamukkale – Cappadocia
- Day 6 Cappadocia
- Day 7 Cappadocia – Konya
- Day 8 Konya – Istanbul
- Day 9 Istanbul – Jakarta
Let’s dive into the details of my 9-day journey in Turkey.
If you want a summary of the short version of the 9-day Turkey itinerary, just click on the “SHOW” text to the right of the table of contents below…
9 Days and 6 Nights Itinerary in Turkey
Back then, I joined a travel group with PSA Tour, so the travel destinations were well-planned in advance.
Let’s start from the first day, covering the entire itinerary of the 9-day, 6-night trip to Turkey.
DAY 1 – JAKARTA – ISTANBUL
Departure on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Soekarno Hatta Airport
Of course, I departed from Soekarno Hatta Airport.
Turkish Airlines TK 57
Flight with Turkish Airlines TK 57
Terminal 3 Gate 3
The departure point is at Terminal 3, Gate 3.
Perjalanan 12 Jam
It took 11 hour 45 minutes, arriving 15 minutes faster than scheduled.
DAY 2 – ISTANBUL – BURSA
I arrived at Istanbul Airport on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
After arriving and with our luggage ready, we headed straight to Hotel Crowne Plaza Old City for breakfast.
Breakfast at Crowne Plaza
Breakfast at Hotel Crowne Plaza Old City not only offers Turkish dishes but also international menu options, in line with the hotel’s standards.
This was what I had for breakfast….
Turkish Breakfast at Crowne Plaza Old City Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
Our first visit after breakfast was Hagia Sophia.
Inside Hagia Sophia, some parts are under renovation.
Blue Mosque
After leaving Hagia Sophia, we headed over to the Blue Mosque, which is conveniently located nearby.
The Blue Mosque, which ironically isn’t blue when viewed from the outside.
Hippodrome
Hippodrome is also in the same area. It used to be a place for horse racing.
Hippodrome
Kebab House
We had lunch at Kebab House on the first day in Istanbul.
You can guess what was on the menu—lots of kebabs and their companions!
Kebab House in Istanbul
Bosphorus Cruise
After a satisfying lunch, we hopped on a cruise that crossed the Bosphorus Strait. It took about an hour.
Bosphorus Cruise
Chincillas Ballat
After the cruise, we had an early dinner at Chincillat Ballat. The menu still featured kebabs and their companions, but here, chicken was the star.
Chincillat Ballat
Hotel Clarion Golden Horn
For the first night in Turkey, we stayed at Hotel Clarion Golden Horn.
Hotel Clarion Golden Horn Istanbul
Finally, time to reeeelax…
Day two of the Turkey 9 Days 6 Nights Itinerary is done.
DAY 3 – BURSA – KUSADASI
On Friday morning, June 21, 2019, we moved on to the next city, heading to Bursa and Kusadasi.
Breakfast at Clarion Golden Horn Hotel
Had breakfast at Hotel Clarion Golden Horn. The food was the usual hotel menu, but with a Turkish touch.
Headed to Bursa
After breakfast, we took a bus to Bursa.
Bursa City
Mampir ke Rest Area
During the trip, the bus made a stop to take a break at a rest area.
Just stopping by to use toilet, check out the supermarket, grab some snacks, do a bit of window shopping, and take some photos.
Munira Turkish Delight
Because the journey was quite long, we also stopped by at Munira Turkish Delight.
Munira Turkish Delight
Kofteci Yusuf
We had lunch at a restaurant called Kofteci Yusuf.
We were so full; everything here is meaty, and the portions are huge!
Kofteci Yusuf Restaurant
Bursa Silk House
After arriving in Bursa, the first destination was to visit Rumah Sutra Bursa.
Bursa Silk House
Green Mosque
The next stop was the Green Mosque. It’s in the same area, so we just walked from Bursa Silk House.
Green Mosque Bursa
Green Tomb
Near the Green Mosque, there’s also the Green Tomb, so we stopped by there too.
Well, the detailed stories about each place will be in another write-up because this one is specifically about the itinerary. 🙂
Green Tomb in Bursa
Makan Malam di Hotel Ramada
That night we stayed at the Ramada Hotel.
Ramada Hotel
The third day of the Turkey 9 Days 6 Nights Itinerary list is complete.
HARI DAY 4 – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE
Day 4, which is Saturday, June 22, 2019, we headed to the Old Town of Ephesus.
Breakfast in Hotel Ramada
We had breakfast at the Ramada Hotel before departure.
Ephesus
And this is Ephesus, a very famous ancient city.
Ephesus
Leather Outlet
On our way, we also stopped at a famous leather jacket store in Turkey called Caliga Pelle.
Leather Jacket Store in Turkey
Ipekyolu
We had lunch at Ipekyolu.
House of Virgin Mary
Next, we headed to the House of Virgin Mary.
House of Virgin Mary
Cleopatra Pools
We also stopped by Cleopatra Pools. It is said to be the pool where Cleopatra bathed when she visited this place.
Pamukkale
After that, we went to Pamukkale. This place is also very iconic in Turkey.
Pamukkale
Dinner at Colossae Hotel
We had Dinner and rest that night at the Colossae Hotel.
Colossaem Hotel
The fourth day of the Turkey 9 Days 6 Nights Itinerary is complete.
HARI DAY 5 – PAMUKKALE – CAPPADOCIA
The fifth day, Sunday, June 23, 2019.
Breakfast at Colossae Hotel
We had breakfast at Colossae Hotel.
Heading to Cappadocia
We headed to Cappadocia city.
Kafiye Sultan Outlet
During the trip, we stopped at Kafiye Sultan Outlet. It’s kind of like outlets in Bandung, Indonesia.
Stopped by a clothing outlet.
Akdeniz Dinleme Tesisleri
We stopped by another rest area here, it’s called Akdeniz Listening Facilities.
Akdeniz Dinleme Tesisleri
Aksehir Ozkan
We had lunch at Aksehir Ozkan Restaurant.
Aksehir Ozkan Restaurant
Caravan Serai
We also stopped at the Caravanserai. In the past, this was a place where traders could rest during their long journeys.
Caravanserai
Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel
We had dinner and stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Day five of the 9-day 6-night Turkey Itinerary is done.
DAY 6 – CAPPADOCIA
Day six, Monday, June 24, 2019.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
Finally, I rode a hot air balloon. Amazing!
Cappadocia
Breakfast at Hotel
After riding the hot air balloon, we had breakfast at the hotel.
Carpet Making Place
We continued our next trip to the carpet making place.
Turkish Carpet Weaving
Goreme
Next, we continued on to the town of Goreme. It’s so beautiful….
Goreme
Lunch at Dede Efendi
Lunch was at Dede Efendi Restaurant. It’s a restaurant inside a cave…
Dede Efendi Restaurant
Jewellery
After lunch, we visited a jewellery store called Pandora.
Pandora Jewellery Store
Venessa Seramik & Pottery
We then proceeded to a ceramic workshop.
Venessa Keramik Pottery
Cardak Underground City
And finally, we arrived at Cardak Underground City.
Cardak Underground City
Shopping Mall Next to the Hotel
That night we rested at the hotel, and it turns out the hotel is connected to the mall next door…
The sixth day of the 9 Days 6 Nights Turkey Itinerary is completed.
DAY 7 – CAPPADOCIA – KONYA
The seventh day, Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
Breakfast at Crowne Plaza Hotel
We had breakfast at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Tuz Golu
After breakfast, we were on our way to Ankara but made a stop at Tuz Golu first.
Tuz Golu
Ataturk
Finally, we arrived at the Ataturk Museum in Ankara.
Ankara
Lunch at Aynarci Tesisleri
After visiting Ankara, we had lunch at Aynarci Tesisleri. Then, we continued our journey.
Dinner at Bu Deden
We had dinner at Warung Bu Deden.
Warung Bu Deden
Clarion Golden Horn Hotel
And we stayed overnight at the Clarion Golden Horn Hotel again.
Day 7 was done.
DAY 8 – KONYA – ISTANBUL
Day 8, Wednesday June 26 2019.
Breakfast at Hotel
Breakfast at Hotel.
Topkapi
First destination: Topkapi Palace.
Topkapi Palace
Lunch at Chang Cheng Restaurant
Lunch at Chang Cheng Restaurant.
Chang Cheng Restaurant, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar
Visited the Grand Bazaar after lunch.
Grand Bazaar
Taksim Square
We also visited Taksim Square.
Taksim Square
Turki Airport
At the end of our shopping, we headed to the airport and packed our things there to save time.
The eighth day of the 9-day, 6-night Turkey itinerary is complete.
DAY 9 – ISTANBUL – JAKARTA
The ninth day, Thursday, June 27, 2019, arrived back in Jakarta.
The last day of the itinerary, the ninth day, is Thursday, June 27, 2019, arriving back in Jakarta.
Alhamdulillah, safely back in Jakarta.
Finally, the tourist journey to Turkey is completed and will never be forgotten forever.
The writing about the 9 Days 6 Nights Turkey Itinerary is also finished.
And flying with Turkish Airlines to Turkey is very enjoyable.
Don’t miss out on visiting several major cities in Turkey, including the capital city of Turkey, Ankara.
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This 9 Days 6 Nights Turkey Itinerary is perfect as a reference for a trip to Turkey. If it’s too short, it feels inadequate; in my opinion, 9 days is just right for visiting Turkey.
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