8-Day Discover Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya & Pamukkale

Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) 或者 Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour exploring Istanbul’s most iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.

The day begins at the magnificent 圣索菲亚大教堂, a monumental structure that has served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum. Its architecture and historical layers reflect the rich blend of Christian and Islamic heritage.

Next, visit the iconic 蓝色清真寺, renowned for its six minarets and mesmerizing blue İznik tiles. It remains an active place of worship and a masterpiece of Ottoman design.

继续历史 赛马场, once the social and sporting center of the Byzantine Empire. Discover its remaining monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.

After the morning exploration, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Turkish cuisine.

下午，参观壮丽的 托普卡帕宫, home to Ottoman sultans for centuries. Wander through its expansive courtyards, rich imperial collections, and optionally, the mysterious Harem quarters.

End your tour at the vibrant 大巴扎, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. With over 4,000 shops offering carpets, jewelry, spices, and ceramics, it’s a paradise for shoppers and culture enthusiasts alike.

Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The evening is free for you to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to 开塞利或内夫谢希尔, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, our local representative will greet you and transfer you to Cappadocia, where you’ll meet your guide and begin the full-day North Cappadocia tour.

Your first stop is the surreal 德文伦特谷, known for its unique fairy chimney formations that resemble animals and imaginary shapes.

Next, explore the magical 帕夏巴格谷（僧侣谷）, home to striking mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles that were once hermit dwellings.

Continue to the picturesque town of 阿瓦诺斯, famous for its centuries-old pottery-making tradition along the Kızılırmak River.

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, visit the historical 泽尔维露天博物馆, a former monastic community with rock-cut churches and dwellings that offer insight into early Cappadocian life.

End the day with a panoramic photo stop at 乌奇萨尔. While entry into the castle is not included, the views from the surrounding area offer spectacular scenery.

The tour concludes around 4:00 PM, after which you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or enjoy an optional evening activity. Overnight in Cappadocia.

🎭 Optional Evening Activities (extra cost):

• 土耳其之夜表演及晚餐
• 全地形车之旅（2小时）
• 骑马之旅（2小时）
• 旋转舞仪式（1小时）

请注意： 由于时间限制，您只能选择一项活动。.

For an unforgettable experience, you can book an early morning 热气球之旅 and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Cappadocia’s unique valleys and fairy chimneys as the sun rises. Please note: This activity is optional and available at an additional cost.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 AM, you will be picked up and met by your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of 南卡帕多西亚.

The tour starts with a visit to the stunning 红谷, where you’ll explore beautifully preserved rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the colorful Rose Valley (Gulludere).

接下来，访问 卡武辛村, known for its abandoned rock houses and cave churches once used by Christian clergy. Around noon, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.

Following lunch, the tour continues to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik), where you can admire panoramic views dotted with dovecotes carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, explore one of the region’s remarkable underground cities: either Kaymakli 或者 Ozkonak, which offered refuge to early Christian communities.

After the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to either Kayseri 或者 内夫谢希尔机场 您的深夜航班 安塔利亚, with a layover in Istanbul. Upon arrival at Antalya Airport (around 1:30 AM), a One Nation Travel representative holding a sign with your name will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin a full-day guided tour of Antalya’s historical and natural highlights.

Your first stop will be the ancient city of Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. As one of the largest cities of the Pamphylia region, Perge is known for its impressive ruins, including a stadium, baths, and colonnaded streets that reflect the grandeur of Roman architecture.

Next, head to the well-preserved 阿斯潘多斯古剧场, built in the 2nd century AD. With a seating capacity of 15,000, it remains one of the most intact Roman theaters in the world and still hosts cultural performances and concerts.

Following the visit to Aspendos, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant surrounded by nature.

The tour then continues to Side, a coastal city that was once a major port and one of the most important settlements in ancient Pamphylia. Here, you will explore major Roman ruins including the Ancient Theater, ， 这 Ruins of the Roman Baths, and the picturesque Temple of Apollo, dramatically set against the backdrop of the sea.

You will have about one hour of free time in Side to explore the town’s charming streets, enjoy seaside views, or shop for souvenirs.

On your way back to Antalya, there will be a final stop at the scenic Manavgat Waterfall, where you can enjoy the cool breeze, take photos, and relax by the cascading water.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Antalya’s main bus station. From there, you will board an intercity day coach 到 代尼兹利, the nearest city to Pamukkale. The bus ride takes approximately 5 hours and provides a comfortable and scenic way to travel across southwestern Turkey. Upon arrival at Denizli bus station, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Pamukkale. At around 10:30 AM, you will be picked up to begin your full-day guided tour of 棉花堡 以及古城 希拉波利斯.

你的第一站将是 卡拉哈伊特, where you’ll see the famous 红泉, known for their vibrant color and healing mineral waters.

The tour then continues through the ruins of Hierapolis, including highlights such as the 墓地, 罗马浴场, 多米提安门, 集市, 特里顿喷泉, 钚, 以及令人印象深刻的 剧院.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will have about one hour of free time to explore the 棉花堡石灰华. During this time, you may also choose to swim in the ancient 克利奥帕特拉古董泳池 (entry fee not included).

Later in the afternoon, you will rejoin the group for a walk along the iconic 棉花崖, formed by centuries of cascading mineral waters.

Around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Denizli or Izmir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul, with departure times between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM depending on flight availability. Upon arrival in Istanbul, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This marks the end of our tour and services.