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Explore the breathtaking landscapes and ancient wonders of Turkey on this 4-day tour from Istanbul. Begin in Cappadocia, with its surreal rock formations and fairy chimneys, then visit Pamukkale’s stunning travertine terraces. Conclude in Antalya, where you’ll experience a blend of ancient ruins and Mediterranean beauty, offering an ideal mix of history, nature, and culture. Book now to uncover Turkey’s most enchanting sites!
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia, where your full-day North Cappadocia tour will begin.
Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), home to stunning mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After exploring these natural wonders, you will head to Avanos, a town renowned for its traditional pottery making.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, where you will explore ancient rock-cut churches and caves, providing a glimpse into the monastic history of the region. Towards the end of the day, you will stop at Uchisar Castle for panoramic photos. While entry into the castle itself is not permitted, the surrounding area offers beautiful views of the landscape.
After the tour, at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back 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.
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. Please note that all activities are available at an additional cost, and you can join only one due to time constraints.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an extra 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 South Cappadocia Tour. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s itinerary before starting with a visit to the Red Valley, where you will explore its famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the scenic Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, known for its ancient houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After exploring this historical village, you will take a break for lunch around noon.
After lunch, the tour will continue with a visit to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), famous for its pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, you will visit either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge during periods of persecution.
After the tour, you’ll take an overnight bus to Pamukkale on a non-smoking, air-conditioned coach. The bus will leave the station at approximately 8:30 pm, and the ride will take about 10 hours. There will be three breaks on the way to Pamukkale for your personal needs.
Upon your arrival at the Pamukkale/Denizli main bus station between 05:30 and 06:00, you will be taken to a 2-star hotel in Pamukkale to freshen up and have breakfast before the start of the full-day Pamukkale tour. There will be no stay in the hotel room. After freshening up and breakfast, you will meet the rest of the group in the hotel lobby to join the tour.
Around 09:30 am, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and taken to Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters, known for their distinctive red hue and mineral-rich thermal properties. After this, the tour continues to Pamukkale, where you’ll begin exploring the ancient City of Hierapolis around 10:30 am. Here, your guide will introduce you to key sites such as the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Agora, Triton Fountain, Temple of Apollo, and the Theater. Each site tells a story of Hierapolis’ rich historical and cultural significance.
Around noon, you’ll enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor regional flavors and specialties.
After lunch, the tour offers an hour of free time starting at 1:00 pm for independent exploration of Pamukkale. During this time, you can also choose to swim in the Antique Pool (or Cleopatra’s Pool) for an additional fee. The pool, with its warm, mineral-rich waters and submerged Roman columns, offers a truly memorable experience.
At 2:00 pm, the group will gather to visit the stunning Pamukkale Travertines, or Cotton Castle, where mineral-rich waters cascade over white terraces, creating a breathtaking landscape. You’ll have the chance to walk barefoot on these bright terraces, enjoying the unique texture of the travertine.
Around 3:30 pm, you’ll make a brief stop at a local Onyx Factory to observe the intricate stonework that this region is known for.
After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to the Denizli main bus station, where you will board an intercity day coach to Antalya (duration approximately 5 hours). Upon arrival, you will meet our representative, who will assist with your transfer to your hotel in Antalya for check-in.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel, and you will be picked up around 8:00 am for a full-day tour. The first stop is Perge Ancient City, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC, and one of the most significant cities in the Pamphylia region.
From Perge, you’ll head to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, a remarkably well-preserved Roman theatre built in the 2nd century AD. With a capacity of 15,000 people, it remains in use today for festivals and concerts due to its outstanding acoustics and architecture.
Next, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a riverside restaurant before departing for Side (pronounced “Seeday”), one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient port cities. Side was a hub of commerce and home to the region’s largest slave market. During Roman times, extensive construction added to its beauty, including a large theatre, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo. Here, guests will have one hour of free time to explore the city’s ruins, beaches, and local atmosphere.
On the return journey, the tour stops at the scenic Manavgat Waterfall, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the falls and take photos.
At around 4:00 pm, the tour will end, and you will be transferred to Antalya Airport for your return flight to Istanbul, scheduled between 8:00 and 10:00 pm, depending on availability (approximately 1-hour flight duration). END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.
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Niket G. –
We had a wonderful 5 days Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya trip from Istanbul. Every detail was perfect. Not a glitch in the reservations. We would recommend One Nation Travel to everyone!