-
Istanbul
-
Airplane & Bus
-
Group
-
15 - 20
-
English
-
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
This 6-day guided tour visits Kusadasi (1 night), Antalya (2 nights) and Cappadocia (2 nights). Prices start from $1,280 per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.
Itinerary Overview
Istanbul and Cappadocia frame this 6-day Ephesus Pamukkale Antalya Cappadocia Tour, covering Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia with domestic flights included. Walk through ancient Ephesus, see the white terraces of Pamukkale, and explore Antalya. Continue to Cappadocia for its rock formations, valleys, and panoramic views. This Turkey multi-day tour combines comfortable travel with key historical sites and natural formations. Book your tour today!
Trip Highlights
- Ephesus - ancient city
- House of the Virgin Mary - spiritual site
- Pamukkale - white terraces
- Hierapolis - Roman ruins
- Aspendos Theater - well-preserved theater
- Side - seaside archaeological site
- Manavgat Waterfall - scenic stop
- Devrent Valley - unusual rock formations
- Pasabag - fairy chimneys
- Zelve Open-Air Museum - cave heritage
- Uchisar - panoramic viewpoint
Route: Istanbul → Kusadasi (1 night) → Antalya (2 nights) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Istanbul · Day trips: Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Side
Day-by-Day Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:15 AM and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Izmir, scheduled between 6:00 – 8:00 AM (subject to availability). Upon arrival in Izmir, you’ll be greeted and transferred to Selçuk, where you’ll meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day exploration of Ephesus.
Your first stop is the Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. As you explore the ruins, you’ll encounter notable landmarks such as the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, and the impressive Trajan Fountain.
After exploring Ephesus, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Next, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered site where Mary is believed to have spent her final years. Following this, you’ll pass by the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though only a few remnants remain today. The tour continues to the Isa Bey Mosque, an exquisite example of Seljuk architecture.
After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at 7:30 AM, you will need to check out of your Kusadasi hotel. You will then be picked up and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk to join the full group. The Pamukkale tour begins with a drive from Selcuk at 8:30 AM, approximately a 3-hour journey. A 10-minute restroom break will be provided halfway, around 1.5 hours into the trip.
Upon arrival in Pamukkale around 11:45 AM, the group will first have lunch at a local restaurant. At 1:00 PM, start your guided tour of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis area with a professional licensed tour guide. Visit the stunning Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Explore the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis, including its basilica, theater, and Roman Baths. Other key sites you will explore in Hierapolis include the Necropolis, Domitian Gate, and the Temple of Apollo.
After the guided tour, enjoy some free time to explore the area on your own. During this time, you may opt to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense). Your tour guide will provide details about the exact meeting point and time for the group.
At the end of the tour, around approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to the main bus station in Denizli. From there, board an intercity coach to Antalya (duration: 5 hours). Upon arrival in Antalya, our representative will meet you at the bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Antalya: 1207 Boutique Hotel, Kosa Boutique Hotel, or Alp Pasa Boutique.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM for a full-day tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region.
Next, visit the Aspendos Ancient Theater, an incredibly well-preserved theater built in the 2nd century A.D. It has a capacity of 15,000 people and is still used today for festivals and music concerts.
After visiting Aspendos, enjoy a lunch break at a restaurant on a nearby river. Following lunch, depart for Side (pronounced Seeday), one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey. Side was a port city that served as the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction took place here, including a large Side Ancient Theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
Guests will have 1 hour of free time to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the way back, you will stop at the Manavgat Waterfall before returning to Antalya, where you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Antalya: 1207 Boutique Hotel, Kosa Boutique Hotel, or Alp Pasa Boutique.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel in Antalya. You will be picked up and transferred to Antalya airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir (subject to availability, either in the morning or afternoon, through Istanbul). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. Check into your hotel in Cappadocia, and the rest of the day is free. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, or Zula Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
For an optional extra to start your day, consider booking an early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s extraordinary valleys. Drifting above the fairy chimneys and rock-cut settlements as the sun rises is a truly spectacular experience. Please note that this activity comes at an additional cost and is subject to weather conditions.
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will gather the group at approximately 9:30 AM for a full-day exploration of North Cappadocia’s most remarkable landscapes. The first stop is Devrent Valley, where wind-sculpted rock formations take on the shapes of animals and mythical figures — a striking introduction to the region’s extraordinary geology that sets the tone for the day ahead.
By 10:15 AM, the group continues to Pasabag Valley, famous for its towering mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. Some of these remarkable formations were hollowed out and used as hermit shelters by early monks, and their unusual multi-capped silhouettes make them among the most photographed sights in all of Cappadocia.
Around 11:00 AM, the group arrives in Avanos, where you’ll visit a traditional pottery workshop. Artisans demonstrate techniques passed down through generations, shaping clay drawn from the banks of the Red River — a craft that has defined this town for centuries.
At approximately 12:00 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos with your fellow travelers. After the meal, the group sets off for the afternoon’s explorations.
By 1:15 PM, join fellow travelers at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Göreme, where a sweeping vista reveals the valley’s cave dwellings and rock-cut churches from above, offering a sense of just how deeply human history is carved into this landscape.
Around 1:45 PM, your guide will lead the group to the Zelve Open Air Museum, an abandoned rock-cut village that once supported a thriving community. Wander through ancient cave dwellings, churches adorned with faded frescoes, and a mosque carved directly into the stone — all offering a vivid picture of daily life in Cappadocia’s volcanic terrain.
By 3:00 PM, the group makes a final stop at Uchisar Castle, the tallest point in Cappadocia. Admire this towering rock fortress from the outside, its honeycomb surface riddled with rooms and tunnels that once served as both homes and defensive lookouts. By 3:30 PM, your guide will return the group to the hotel by approximately 4:00 PM, leaving the rest of the evening free to relax. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, or Zula Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will provide a brief overview of the day’s activities. The tour starts with a visit to the Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Next, visit Cavusin Village, known for its historic houses and churches of Christian clergymen. A lunch break will be taken around noon. After lunch, continue to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon, visit either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians once lived.
At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight to Istanbul, subject to availability between 7:00 – 10:00 PM (flight duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).
Please Note: Drop-off transportation service from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.
END OF OUR SERVICES AND TOURS.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to Istanbul Airport (European side only).
- Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul to Izmir, Antalya to Kayseri, and Kayseri to Istanbul.
- Intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Antalya (approximately 5 hours).
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Antalya at a boutique hotel, including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drop-off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport to your Istanbul hotel upon returning.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not specified in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Important Notes
With your inquiry, please send your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred room setup, hotel class preference, and whether your dates are flexible by a day or two.
Before domestic flight tickets can be issued, we need each traveler’s full name exactly as printed in the passport, date of birth, passport number, and nationality. The name on the ticket is checked against the passport at the gate.
For pickup arrangements, send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour Notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
Room Allocation
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation.
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation.
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation.
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
Flights & Transfers
- On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.
- The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 10:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 1:00 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. This covers pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport, as well as all airport-hotel transfers throughout the tour. However, please note that when you return to Istanbul at the end of the tour, the service will conclude at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Transfer to your hotel or chosen address from the airport will not be provided, so you will need to arrange this on your own.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Cappadocia offers a variety of extra activities to enhance your experience, all available at an additional cost:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscape. This unforgettable experience provides panoramic views of the fairy chimneys and valleys.
- ATV Tour: Explore the rugged terrain and hidden trails on an exciting ATV (quad bike) tour. It’s a thrilling way to discover the area’s natural beauty off the beaten path.
- Horseback Riding: Enjoy a peaceful horseback ride through the valleys and hills of Cappadocia. Known as the “Land of Beautiful Horses,” this activity offers a unique perspective of the region.
- Whirling Dervish Show: In the evening, immerse yourself in Turkish culture by attending a traditional Whirling Dervish Show. Witness the mesmerizing Sema ceremony, a spiritual dance that has been performed for centuries.
- Turkish Night Show with Dinner: Experience an authentic Turkish Night Show featuring traditional music, folk dances, and belly dancing performances. Enjoy a delicious dinner while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.
- Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience: Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish bath, a unique experience that combines steam, massage, and cleansing rituals.
These activities can be arranged upon request and are not included in the standard tour package. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
On domestic flights in Turkey, the luggage allowance is 15 kg (33 lbs) per person for checked baggage. For carry-on luggage, you are allowed one piece weighing up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) per person. If your total luggage weight per person is within these limits, you should be fine.
Please note that any excess luggage weight over 15 kg for checked baggage will incur additional charges by the airlines. These extra charges are not included in the tour price and are your responsibility to pay directly to the airline at the time of check-in. We recommend packing accordingly to avoid any unexpected fees.
Your luggage is your own responsibility throughout the tour. Please ensure that you handle any issues related to overweight or excess baggage directly with the airlines.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
Overall Trip Rating:
-
Verified Purchase
By Rosie M. October 1, 2024 Amazing 6-Day Tour with One Nation Travel!We joined the 6-day Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia tour with One Nation Travel, and it was an incredible experience with my family! Our journey started in Istanbul, where we explored the rich history of Ephesus, walked on the stunning white travertines of Pamukkale, and admired the natural beauty of Antalya. The highlight was the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia. Everything was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you, One Nation Travel, for this unforgettable adventure!Date of Experience: October 31, 2024
Write a Review Cancel reply
Thank you. Your review will appear after admin approves it.
Please fill all the fields.
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Featured Hotels
Hotel options associated with this itinerary; the selected tour page and written confirmation control the included hotel and category.
View Featured Hotels (10)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
