This 7-day guided tour visits Istanbul (3 nights), Cappadocia (2 nights) and Kusadasi (1 night). Prices start from $1,460 USD 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.
Overview
Cruising the Bosphorus marks the midpoint of the 7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour, seven days and six nights across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi and Pamukkale. You are met at an Istanbul airport, three domestic flights link Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir and Denizli, and Pamukkale is reached by road from Kusadasi.
Guided days cover Hagia Sophia, a shared Bosphorus cruise, the Pasabag fairy chimneys and Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City. The Cappadocia sunrise balloon ride is optional at extra cost, subject to weather and official approval. The last sightseeing day pairs the Pamukkale Travertines, walked barefoot where permitted, with Hierapolis. Entrance fees are not expressly included.
One Nation Travel, a licensed local tour operator in Istanbul since 2008 under TÜRSAB No. A-6073, coordinates your domestic flights, transfers and guided days. International flights are not included and are not offered as a paid add-on. You must arrange and purchase these flights independently. Early pickups, uneven valley paths and narrow tunnels suit active travelers.
Trip Highlights
- Stand beneath Hagia Sophia’s vast Byzantine dome
- Admire the Blue Mosque’s blue Iznik tilework
- Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia by shared boat
- Wander Zelve’s cave dwellings and rock-cut passages
- Marvel at Pasabag’s mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys
- Walk through Red and Rose valleys’ colorful formations
- Descend into Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City
- Walk barefoot across permitted Pamukkale Travertines
- Trace Hierapolis through its theatre, baths and necropolis
Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Kusadasi (1 night) → Istanbul · Day trips: Pamukkale
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), complete passport control and collect your luggage. Our representative will meet you at the designated meeting point outside the international arrivals area and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
After checking in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore the surrounding area at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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 your hotel, at around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up and meet your professional tour guide for a full-day guided group tour of Istanbul’s principal Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
Begin at Hagia Sophia, one of the city’s most iconic historical monuments. Continue to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its impressive architecture and blue Iznik tiles. At the Byzantine Hippodrome, see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans. The Harem section may be visited for an additional entrance fee.
Conclude at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with thousands of shops selling carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices, leather goods, and souvenirs. At around 5:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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 your hotel, you will be picked up at around 8:30 AM for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise tour.
Begin with a visit to the Spice Bazaar in Eminönü, where you can explore colorful stalls selling spices, Turkish delight, teas, dried fruits, and local products.
Afterward, board a shared boat for a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. During the cruise, enjoy views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, historic waterfront mansions, and Ottoman-era fortresses.
At around 12:15 PM, return to your hotel and collect your luggage. At the scheduled time, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your evening flight to Cappadocia.
The flight to Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Upon arrival, meet our representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
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.
An optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride is available at an additional cost. Participants will be picked up from the hotel before sunrise and returned in time for breakfast.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at around 9:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of North Cappadocia.
Begin at Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where natural rock formations resemble animals and familiar shapes. Continue to Pasabag Monks Valley, known for its mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and rock-cut hermit shelters. In Avanos, you may visit a local pottery workshop and watch artisans demonstrate traditional ceramic-making techniques.
After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the abandoned cave dwellings, churches, tunnels, and rock-cut settlements of the Zelve Open-Air Museum. Conclude with a panoramic photo stop overlooking Uchisar Castle, the highest natural rock formation in Cappadocia.
At around 4:00 PM, transfer back to your hotel. The evening is free at leisure. Optional ATV tours, horseback riding, a Whirling Dervish ceremony, or a Turkish Night show are available at an additional cost.
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 your hotel, you will be picked up at around 9:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of South Cappadocia.
Visit Red Valley, then take a scenic walk through Rose Valley, known for colorful rock formations, cave churches, and peaceful trails. Continue to Cavusin Village, an old settlement with abandoned rock-cut houses, cave dwellings, and historical churches.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Pigeon Valley, named for the pigeon houses carved into its cliffs. Your final major stop is Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City. Explore narrow tunnels, storage rooms, kitchens, ventilation shafts, and communal areas once used as shelters by early Christian communities.
At the tour’s end, at around 3:30–4:00 PM, transfer to Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport for your evening flight to Izmir. Depending on the airline schedule, the flight may operate via Istanbul.
Upon arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
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 your hotel, check out. At around 7:30 AM, you will be picked up and depart from Kusadasi for Pamukkale. The journey takes approximately three hours.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning a guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
Visit the Pamukkale Travertines, where calcium-rich thermal waters have formed spectacular white terraces over thousands of years. Enjoy free time to walk barefoot across the permitted sections.
Continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis to visit the Hierapolis Theatre, Roman Baths, ancient streets, and the extensive Necropolis.
You may also swim in the thermal waters of the Antique Pool, also known as Cleopatra’s Pool, for an additional entrance fee.
At the end of the tour, at around 3:30 PM, transfer to Denizli Cardak Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul, which takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon arrival at an Istanbul airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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, check out of your hotel by 12:00 noon. At the scheduled time, you will be picked up and transferred to Istanbul Airport according to your flight details. Upon arrival at the airport, our tour and services will end.
Inclusions:
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, and 1 night in Kusadasi
- 6 breakfasts (Days 2-7) and 4 lunches (Days 2, 4, 5, and 6), as listed in the itinerary
- Arrival meet & greet and transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to the Istanbul hotel
- Professional, licensed English-speaking local guides during the scheduled guided group tours only
- Full-day guided group tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks
- Half-day Spice Bazaar visit and Bosphorus cruise on a shared boat
- Full-day guided North Cappadocia tour
- Full-day guided South Cappadocia tour
- Full-day guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour
- Tour pickups and return transfers for the listed sightseeing segments
- Transfer from the Istanbul hotel to Istanbul Airport for the flight to Cappadocia
- Domestic flight: Istanbul to Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport to the Cappadocia hotel
- Transfer from the Cappadocia tour to Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport
- Domestic flight: Cappadocia to Izmir
- Transfer from Izmir Airport to the Kusadasi hotel
- Transfer from the Kusadasi hotel to Pamukkale and onward to Denizli Cardak Airport after the tour
- Domestic flight: Denizli Cardak Airport to Istanbul
- Transfer from the Istanbul airport to the Istanbul hotel on Day 6
- Final transfer from the Istanbul hotel to Istanbul airport for the departure flight
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Turkey visa or e-Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Topkapi Palace Harem entrance fee
- Optional hot-air balloon ride
- Optional ATV tour, horseback riding, Whirling Dervish ceremony, or Turkish Night show
- Meals not expressly listed as included, including dinners
- Drinks during meals
- Entrance fees not expressly stated as included
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and other local service providers
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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 it appears 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, please send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour Notes
- The itinerary order is indicative and may change, but all described visits will take place.
- Listed sightseeing operates as guided group tours, and the Bosphorus cruise uses a shared boat.
- Vegetarian lunch is available upon request.
- Entrance fees are not expressly listed in the inclusions. Confirm admission for itinerary sites, including Topkapi Palace, the Harem, Cappadocia attractions, Hierapolis, the Pamukkale Travertines, and any thermal pool, in writing.
- The included meal plan is six breakfasts on Days 2-7 and four lunches on Days 2, 4, 5, and 6, as listed in the itinerary.
- The Cappadocia hot-air balloon ride is optional, arranged separately, and paid locally. Operation depends on suitable weather and official aviation approval.
- Access to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque may be restricted during prayers, religious observances, or official closures. Check the current official visitor schedule. Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, and carry a head covering where required.
- Rose Valley involves walking, the underground cities have narrow passages, and Hierapolis has uneven ancient surfaces. Wear comfortable, supportive footwear and consider whether these visits are suitable for your mobility needs.
- Pamukkale permits barefoot walking only in designated travertine sections. Bring footwear that is easy to remove and follow all posted site instructions.
- Be ready before the confirmed pickup time, as arriving late may affect your participation in the shared schedule.
- Verify passport, visa, transit, health, and entry requirements with the relevant official authorities for your nationality and route. Review current official travel and health guidance before departure.
Room Allocation
- For 1 traveler: 1 single room.
- For 2 travelers: 1 double or twin room.
- For 3 travelers: 1 triple room.
- For 4 travelers: 2 double or twin rooms.
- For 5 travelers: 1 double or twin room and 1 triple room.
Flights & Transfers
- Domestic flights include a checked luggage allowance of 15 kg per person. You may bring one carry-on bag of up to 8 kg per person.
- Six hotel nights are included: three in Istanbul, two in Cappadocia, and one in Kusadasi. This includes the Istanbul hotel stay after the Day 6 flight.
- Included domestic flights are Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir, Cappadocia to Izmir, and Denizli Cardak Airport to Istanbul on Day 6. The related airport and hotel transfers listed in the itinerary are also included.
FAQs
General
Six hotel nights are included: three in Istanbul, two in Cappadocia, and one in Kusadasi. The Istanbul accommodation includes your overnight stay after returning from Pamukkale on Day 6.
The package includes domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir, Cappadocia to Izmir, and Denizli Cardak Airport to Istanbul on Day 6. Included transfers cover the airport and hotel connections listed in the itinerary, including Izmir Airport to Kusadasi, Kusadasi to Pamukkale and onward to Denizli Cardak Airport, and the Istanbul airport-to-hotel transfer on Day 6.
Overall Trip Rating:
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By Farah Y.(Singapore)September 21, 2026 Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale made easyAirport pickup was on time, and the flights and transfers made the 7-day route feel much easier than we expected. As a couple, we liked the comfortable hotels and how looked after we felt. Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale were very different, which kept the trip interesting. The Pamukkale day was long, but we were tired and happy by the end.Date of Experience: September 16, 2026 -
Verified PurchaseBy Hailey Y.(Annapolis, USA)July 13, 2026 Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale without the hassleOne Nation Travel kept our 7-day tour moving without making it feel rushed. My husband and I liked having time in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Pamukkale while someone else handled the logistics. We are big food people, so it was nice to have room to explore local meals on our own too. A couple of the days were long and we were tired by evening, but transfers were easy and Turkey was so worth it.Date of Experience: July 05, 2026
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