6-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour (Domestic Flights Included)

Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) أو Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure. 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 in إسطنبول around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to either Kayseri أو Nevşehir, typically departing between 6:00 – 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to كابادوكيا, where you will meet your guide and begin the full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

Your first stop is وادي ديفيرنت, known for its whimsical rock formations and fairy chimneys shaped like animals and objects. Continue to Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), where towering mushroom-shaped pinnacles create a dramatic landscape.

Next, visit أفانوس, a picturesque town famous for its traditional pottery and ceramic workshops. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore the Zelve Open Air Museum, a once-inhabited village filled with cave dwellings and churches carved into the soft volcanic rock. Your final stop is قلعة أوتشيسار, where you’ll pause for panoramic photos of Cappadocia’s unique landscape (interior access is not included).

After the tour, at around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

For extra activities, you can choose one from the following options: a traditional Turkish Night Show with Dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through the valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show. All activities are available at an additional cost, and due to time limitations, only one activity can be selected.

For an unforgettable start to your day, you may opt for an early morning رحلة منطاد الهواء الساخن over Cappadocia’s breathtaking valleys (available at an additional cost).

After breakfast at your hotel, around 09:30 AM, you will be picked up and meet your tour guide to begin the full-day South Cappadocia Tour. Your guide will provide an overview of the day’s itinerary before starting the tour.

The first stop is the Red Valley, where you’ll explore ancient rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the neighboring Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi), known for its stunning pink-toned rock formations.

Next, visit Çavuşin Village, a historic settlement home to cave houses and early Christian churches. Around noon, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to وادي الحمام, named for the thousands of dovecotes carved into the cliffs. The tour concludes with a visit to either the مدينة كايماكلي تحت الأرض أو مدينة أوزكوناك تحت الأرض, both used by early Christians as shelters during times of persecution.

The tour will end around 3:30 PM. Afterward, you will be transferred to Kayseri أو Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight to Izmir, with a layover in Istanbul.

Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, a local representative will be waiting with a sign bearing your name and will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Kuşadası. Around 07:30 AM, you will be picked up and transferred to the meeting point in Selçuk, where you will join the full tour group. From there, you’ll depart for باموكالي at approximately 08:30 AM. The drive takes around 3 hours, with a short 10-minute restroom break en route.

You will arrive in Pamukkale around 11:45 AM and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At approximately 01:00 PM, your guided tour will begin with a licensed professional guide.

The tour covers the breathtaking Cotton Cliffs (Pamukkale Travertines), formed by deposits of calcium-rich thermal waters, and the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Highlights of the ancient site include the Roman Baths, Theatre, and various ruins scattered across the plateau.

After the guided portion, you’ll have 1 hour of free time to explore further or relax. If you wish, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (entry fee not included), known for their warm, mineral-rich waters.

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

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (standard check-out time is before 12:00 noon). According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Istanbul International Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). This will be the end of our tour and services.