7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale

Duration7 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale in 7 days with domestic flights, 15kg baggage, airport transfers and entrance fees on included tours. Enjoy a free day in Istanbul, two guided Cappadocia days, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, then Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Six hotel nights: Istanbul (3), Cappadocia (1), Izmir/Kusadasi (2), with six breakfasts and four lunches. Choose economical or comfort hotels; listed hotels are examples or similar alternatives. Professional English-speaking guides lead the sightseeing days. Vegetarian, vegan and halal lunches are available; advise us of dietary needs. Minimum 2 adults per booking; shared tours for up to 12 travelers. The Istanbul tour on Day 2 is optional (USD 150 per person, minimum 2). Balloon rides and Cleopatra Pool swimming cost extra. Dinner, lunch drinks, insurance and tips are excluded. Bring comfortable walking shoes; the Southern Cappadocia day includes a 4km valley walk.

Options

Economical Class Hotels

Zeynep Sultan, Garden Inn Cappadocia and Istankoy hotels, or similar; double/twin room
Pickup included

Comfort Class Hotel

Yasmak Sultan, Doors of Cappadocia and Ilayda Avantgarde hotels, or similar; double/twin room
Pickup included

What's included

Entrance fees to the sights and museums visited on the included guided tours
3 domestic flights: Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Izmir and Denizli–Istanbul; 15kg baggage
All airport–hotel transfers mentioned in the itinerary, including arrival and departure in Istanbul
Professional English-speaking guide on the included sightseeing tours
Guided North & South Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale–Hierapolis tours
Lunch
Breakfast
6 hotel nights in double/twin rooms: Istanbul (3), Cappadocia (1), Izmir/Kusadasi (2)

Cleopatra Pool
Dinner
Hot Air Balloon
Tips and gratuities
Drinks during lunch
Medical insurance

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul
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Once you arrive in Istanbul, ( IST or SAW airport ) you will be picked up by our driver who waits for you at the exit to transfer you to your hotel. On this day you will have free time and stay overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2: Free Day In Istanbul (Breakfast included)

Sultanahmet
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Enjoy a free day exploring Istanbul at your own pace. Suggested sights include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower and the Bosphorus. Sightseeing and admission on this free day are not included. An optional small-group Istanbul tour is available for USD 150 per person, minimum 2 people, including an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia – Northern Cappadocia Tour

Goreme
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You'll be picked up early from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. After self-check-in, you'll be picked up at the airport and taken on a tour of Northern Cappadocia. You'll see sights such as the Goreme Panorama, Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Pasabag, Imagination Valley, Devrent, and the Red River. You'll have a break for lunch at a local restaurant, and visit a pottery workshop in a small village. You'll end the day with a scenic drive through Love Valley before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Southern Cappadocia Tour – Fly to Izmir

Cappadocia
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In the morning, after breakfast pick up to joining a tour of Southern Cappadocia. You'll visit sights such as Uchisar Castle, Red and Rose Valleys, Cavusin village, Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and Three Beauties Valley. After the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir, where you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Izmir/Kuşadasi for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Ephesus Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Ephesus Museum
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After having your breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will join your Ephesus Tour. Here, you will start your tour by visiting Artemis Temple which is also known for being one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After that, you will be visiting Ephesus Ancient City, Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor one by one. At midday, you will have a lunch break in the restaurant. Your last visiting stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary. This is the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last years of life. The Vatican recognized this place as a pilgrimage centre. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your Kusadasi hotel to enjoy your free time and overnight stay.

Day 6: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour – Fly to Istanbul

Pamukkale
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After breakfast, you'll join the Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. You'll see the famous travertine terraces of Pamukkale and visit the Hierapolis Ancient City, where you can swim in the Cleopatra Swimming Pool. Lunch will be provided, and at the end of the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul. Our driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel.

Day 7: Departure from Istanbul

Istanbul
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After your check-out from the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport ( IST or SAW ) according to your flight time. You must do a self-check-in at the airport. This is the end of our service.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Arrival pickup is included from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Please provide your international arrival and departure flight numbers, dates and times so we can coordinate your transfers. Your meeting point and pickup time will be confirmed before travel. All airport transfers in the itinerary are included, including hotel-to-airport transfers for domestic flights and your Day 7 departure. For domestic flights, self-check-in is required; plan to arrive at the airport 1.5–2 hours before departure.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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