4 Days Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul (Flight & Overnight Bus)

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir, scheduled between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia.

你的第一站将是 德文伦特谷, where you will marvel at the unique fairy chimneys and surreal rock formations. Next, you will visit 帕夏巴格谷（僧侣谷）, renowned for its iconic mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Following this, you’ll drive to the city of 阿瓦诺斯, famous for its centuries-old pottery-making tradition along the banks of the Kizilirmak River.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, the tour continues to the Zelve Open-Air Museum, where you’ll explore ancient cave dwellings and churches that reflect the region’s rich monastic history. Toward the end of your tour, you’ll have approximately 15 minutes of free time to capture panoramic photos of the stunning 乌奇萨城堡 from the outside.

After the tour, 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 enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an additional option, you can book an early morning 热气球之旅 and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an extra cost.

After breakfast and checkout from 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 红谷, where you will explore its famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the scenic 玫瑰谷 (Güllüdere Vadisi).

Next, you will visit 卡武辛村, 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 鸽子谷 (Güvercinlik Vadisi), famous for its pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, you will visit either the 卡伊马克勒地下城 或者 奥兹科纳克地下城, where early Christians sought refuge during periods of persecution.

After the tour, you will travel overnight to 棉花堡 in a non-smoking, fully air-conditioned local bus, departing the bus station at approximately 8:30 pm. The total travel time will be 10 hours, with three breaks along the way for your personal needs. Overnight Bus to Pamukkale.

Upon your arrival at the Pamukkale/Denizli main bus station between 05:30 – 06:00 am, you will be transferred to a 2-star hotel in Pamukkale to freshen up and enjoy breakfast before starting your full-day tour. Please note that there will be no stay in the hotel room; it is simply a place to refresh and have a meal. After breakfast, you will meet the rest of the group in the hotel lobby to join the tour.

Today’s tour begins around 9:30 am with pick-up from the hotel to start your guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour, accompanied by a professional, licensed guide. The first stop is 卡拉哈伊特, where you will see the unique and colorful Red Spring Waters. From there, the tour continues to 棉花堡, where you will visit the ancient city of 希拉波利斯. Within Hierapolis, you will explore several major historical sites including the 墓地, 罗马浴场, 多米提安门, Latrina, 弗朗蒂努斯街, 集市, Byzantine Gate, 特里顿喷泉, 大教堂, Apollon Temple, 钚, 以及 剧院.

Around noon, you will enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant where you can sample regional cuisine. After lunch, you will have approximately one hour of free time to explore the area on your own. During this time, you may choose to swim in the historic 棉花堡古董泳池 (please note that entrance fees for the pools are not included in the tour price).

Later in the afternoon, you will regroup to visit the stunning 棉花堡石灰华, famously known as the Cotton Castle. Here, mineral-rich thermal waters flow down brilliant white limestone terraces, forming one of Turkey’s most iconic natural wonders. You will have the chance to walk barefoot along these warm terraces, enjoying the unique landscape and thermal experience.

After the daily activities wrap up at approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale to complete your check-in procedures. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the facilities at your leisure. In the evening, a complimentary dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After enjoying breakfast, please check out of your hotel by 12:00 pm. You will then fly back to 伊斯坦布尔, with the flight scheduled for the morning, afternoon, or evening depending on availability. If you prefer a specific flight time, please strictly inform us via email prior to making your online reservation; otherwise, the schedule will be arranged based on availability. Our tour and services officially conclude upon your arrival at either Istanbul Airport (IST) 或者 Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

请注意： Drop-off transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.