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Istanbul
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Istanbul
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Airplane
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Itinerary Overview
Experience the unforgettable beauty of Turkey on this 7 Day Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour, designed to blend comfort with world-class sightseeing. Explore landmark treasures such as Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the dazzling terraces of Pamukkale, the ancient wonders of Ephesus, and Cappadocia icons including Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Zelve Open Air Museum, and Uchisar Castle. With smooth flights, expert guides, and carefully selected hotels, this journey delivers effortless discovery from start to finish. Book now to secure your ideal dates.
Trip Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque – iconic monument
- Topkapi Palace – royal heritage
- Pamukkale – white terraces
- Ephesus – ancient city
- Temple of Artemis – ancient wonder
- Devrent Valley – fairy chimneys
- Pasabag – monk formations
- Zelve Open Air Museum – cave heritage
- Uchisar Castle – panoramic views
Route: Istanbul (3 nights) → Kusadasi (1 night) → Cappadocia (2 nights) → Istanbul · Day trips: Pamukkale, Ephesus
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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.
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 around 8:30 am, you will be picked up to start your full-day tour exploring the iconic sites of Istanbul. Your first stop will be the magnificent Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Grand Mosque, a former basilica and mosque that now serves as a museum, showcasing breathtaking Byzantine architecture and mosaics. Next, you’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), renowned for its beautiful blue İznik tiles and six towering minarets. Then, you’ll explore the ancient Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), the former social and sporting center of Constantinople, where chariot races and political events once took place.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of the city. In the afternoon, your tour continues with a visit to the opulent Topkapi Palace Museum, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Here, you can explore its lavish courtyards, rooms filled with precious artifacts, and panoramic views of the Bosphorus.
Your final stop will be the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops offering everything from handmade carpets and jewelry to spices and souvenirs.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 4:00 pm. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, perhaps exploring more of Istanbul on your own or relaxing. 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.
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight from Istanbul to Denizli Airport. Flight times may vary depending on availability. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Pamukkale, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour.
Your first destination is Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters. After Karahayit, we will drive to Pamukkale and begin the visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis. The highlights of Hierapolis include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantine Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and Theater. You’ll also have opportunities to take photos from the best vantage points in Pamukkale.
Next, enjoy a lunch break at a local traditional Turkish restaurant.
After lunch, you will be given some free time to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense) during this free time.
Afterward, you’ll meet your guide and have a chance to walk in the middle of the Pamukkale Travertines (White Cliffs) from top to bottom without shoes and socks.
After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kusadasi, with an estimated arrival time of 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will proceed to your hotel for check-in. 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, check out from your hotel around 8:30 am. Your tour guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that was a major cultural and commercial center of its time.
Start with visits to key landmarks, including the Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, and the Trajan Fountain, showcasing the advanced architecture and water supply system of Ephesus.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years.
Next, visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although little of the structure remains, it symbolizes the grandeur of the ancient city.
Conclude the tour with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a beautiful 14th-century Seljuk structure with intricate architecture.
After the tour ends at approximately 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred to Izmir Airport for your late-evening flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, with a connecting flight in Istanbul. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. 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 additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please be aware that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to join the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit the Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of Avanos.
After lunch, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum in Cappadocia. The museum features a series of carved caves and ancient churches, providing a glimpse into the region’s monastic history. Finally, towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will have around 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of the natural castles of Uchisar from the outside.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 PM. You will have the rest of the day free to relax, explore the city on your own, or take part in any optional activities that are offered. 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 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 will explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi).
Next, you will visit Çavuşin Village, 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 Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Vadisi).
In the afternoon, you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians lived.
After finishing the tour at approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, depending on flight availability, to catch a late evening flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, a representative will meet you at the airport and arrange for your transportation to your hotel for the night. 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, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 PM). You will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will mark the end of our tour and services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary, including arrivals and departures
- Domestic flight tickets as specified in the itinerary
- Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary
- 3 nights in Istanbul at a 4-star or boutique hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star or boutique hotel, including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast
- English-speaking guide during tours
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight tickets
- Visa to enter Turkey
- Cappadocia hot air balloon ride
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks with meals
- Travel insurance (recommended)
IMPORTANT INFO:
- 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 additional cost, it can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- 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.
- Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. On tours operated on Fridays, you will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area. No visitation inside the Blue Mosque is allowed for tourists on Fridays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays; it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
- During religious holidays, the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
- 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.
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Verified Purchase
By Sophie L.(Vancouver, Canada)August 14, 2025 Best Trip Ever!I just came back from the 7-Day Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia Tour, and it was beyond amazing. Everything was so well organized — flights, hotels, transfers — I didn’t have to worry about a thing.The guides were warm, knowledgeable, and made the history come alive. My favorite moments were the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia and wandering through the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Istanbul was magical — I could have stayed there forever.As a Canadian traveling alone, I felt safe, welcomed, and cared for the whole time. Thank you, One Nation Travel, for a trip I’ll never forget!Date of Experience: August 07, 2025 -
Verified PurchaseBy Sarah T.(Toronto)June 8, 2025 7 Days of Pure Wonder – A Beautiful Journey Through TurkeyThis 7-day tour through Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia was everything I hoped for and more. Every day brought something new — from exploring the ancient streets of Ephesus to soaking in the thermal waters of Pamukkale, walking through Istanbul’s rich history, and witnessing the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia.The tour was perfectly organized — hotels were clean and comfortable, domestic flights were smooth, and our local guides were knowledgeable and helpful at every stop. I felt safe and supported the entire time.One Nation Travel made everything stress-free so I could just enjoy the magic of Turkey. I’ll be recommending this tour to all my friends back home!Date of Experience: June 02, 2025
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