7-Day Istanbul, Bursa, Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour

Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW) at any time, our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure, whether you choose to relax at the hotel or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.

First, visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of Christian and Islamic heritage.

Next, head to Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets, a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.

Continue with a stop at Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life. Here, admire the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain, each steeped in historical significance.

After these explorations, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant and savor traditional Turkish cuisine.

In the afternoon, discover Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Walk through its grand courtyards and treasuries, and optionally visit the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan and his family.

Conclude your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Explore its lively atmosphere and browse through an array of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore more of Istanbul at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 04:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri أو Nevşehir, departing between 06:00 – 07:30 AM. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to كابادوكيا, where you’ll meet your professional guide and begin your full-day Northern Cappadocia tour.

The tour covers the lunar-like landscape of وادي ديفيرنت, the iconic fairy chimneys of Pasabag Valley, and a pottery demonstration in the artisan town of أفانوس. After lunch, you’ll visit the captivating cave dwellings of the Zelve Open Air Museum and enjoy panoramic views of Goreme.

At the end of the tour around 4:30 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Activities: For additional experiences in Cappadocia, you may choose from the following: a 2-hour ATV tour or a 2-hour horseback riding tour through the region’s scenic valleys. In the evening, you can attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show to witness the spiritual Sufi tradition, or opt for a festive Turkish Night Show with Dinner featuring live folk music, traditional dances, and a delicious local meal. All activities are optional and available at an additional cost.

For an optional extra, consider booking an early morning hot air balloon ride to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an additional cost.

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 can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the scenic Rose Valley. 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 وادي الحمام. In the afternoon, you will visit either the مدينة كايماكلي تحت الأرض or the مدينة أوزكوناك تحت الأرض, where early Christians lived.

At the end of your full-day tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Izmir airport, a representative will be present holding a sign with your name to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Kusadasi, around 7:30 AM, you will be picked up and driven towards Pamukkale. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, with a short refreshment stop along the way. Upon arrival around 11:00 AM, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided tour of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Your tour begins with the breathtaking Pamukkale Travertines, also known as the “Cotton Cliffs.” These striking white terraces, formed by natural hot springs rich in calcium carbonate, have created cascading pools that resemble frozen waterfalls. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a natural wonder and one of the most photographed places in Turkey.

Next, you will explore the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, a Greco-Roman spa city founded in the 2nd century B.C. Highlights include the grand Theater of Hierapolis, which once seated 12,000 people and still stands remarkably well-preserved, the vast Necropolis with its hundreds of sarcophagi, the Roman Baths, the Domitian Gate, and Frontinus Street, the city’s ancient colonnaded main road.

You will also have free time to experience the famous Antique Pools of Pamukkale (optional, extra charge), also known as Cleopatra’s Pool. Here, you can swim among ancient marble columns that collapsed into the water centuries ago during an earthquake.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 am for your excursion to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. You’ll head to the port to board a ferry across the Sea of Marmara, enjoying the scenic views before arriving in this historic city.

Known as “Green Bursa,” the city is surrounded by lush parks, gardens, and forests. Your tour begins with a scenic cable car ride to Mt. Uludağ, where you will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with a panoramic view of the city and surrounding landscapes.

After lunch, visit the impressive Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), built between 1399 and 1400, and admired for its magnificent calligraphy and exceptional craftsmanship. You will also have the chance to stroll through the city’s charming streets and taste some of Bursa’s famous specialties such as roasted chestnuts and Turkish sweets.

Before the day concludes, explore Bursa’s Silk Market (Koza Han), a historic bazaar where silk trading has taken place since the Ottoman era. After some leisure time for shopping or relaxing, you will return to Istanbul in the evening. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) 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.