8 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Konya Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

Day 1- Arrival in Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul (IST or SAW airport), our driver will pick you up at the exit and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Istanbul on your own. Stay overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul free day (Breakfast included)

Enjoy a full free day after breakfast. Explore the Old City at your leisure. Optionally, join our Istanbul Old City Small Group Tour (6-8 people) for $80 USD per person, including English-speaking guidance, entrance fees, and lunch in a restaurant (requires a minimum of 2 people).

Day 3 - Northern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

In the early morning, our driver will pick you up from the hotel to take your flight to Cappadocia. Perform self-check-in at Istanbul Airport before boarding your flight. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, our driver will be waiting for you. Join the Northern Cappadocia Tour, visiting Goreme Panorama, Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Pasabag (Fairy Chimney Valley), Imagination Valley, Devrent, and a pottery workshop. After a lunch break, stroll along the Red River and visit a village famous for its pottery workshops. End the day passing through Love Valley. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4 - Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Experience a hot air balloon tour in the morning. Later, join the Southern Cappadocia Tour. Visit Uchisar Castle, hike in Red Valley, explore Rose Valley, Cavusin village, have lunch in a restaurant, visit Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and Three Beauties Valley. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5 – From Cappadocia to Pamukkale through Konya (Breakfast included)

Around 08:30- 08:45 am, our driver will pick you up for the journey to Pamukkale through Konya. Stop in Konya for lunch (Etli Ekmek, a famous local food) and a visit to the Mevlana Museum. Continue to Pamukkale for an overnight stay.

Day 6 - Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Join the Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. Visit the travertines, also known as ‘Cotton Castle,’ and Hierapolis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optional swimming in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale for leisure time and an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 7 - Ephesus Tour (Lunch included)

After breakfast, join the Ephesus Tour. Visit Artemis Temple, Ephesus Ancient City, Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor. Have a lunch break in the restaurant. The last stop is the House of the Virgin Mary. Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our driver will transfer you to your hotel for free time and an overnight stay.

Day 8 – Bye Bye Istanbul

Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport (IST or SAW) according to your flight time. Perform self-check-in at the airport. This concludes our service.

Economical Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Zeynep Sultan Hotel / Hotel Black Tulip / Olimpiyat Hotel

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Aura Cave Hotel / Holiday Cave Hotel / Garden Inn Cappadocia

Kusadasi Hotels: Istankoy Hotel / Sözer Hotel

Pamukkale Hotels:Venus Hotel

Price: Per person 1275 USD

Comfort Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Yasmak Sultan Hotel / Ottoman Imperial Hotel

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Avilla Cave / Design Cave / Doors of Cappadocia

Kusadasi Hotels: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel / Carina Hotel / Efe Boutique Hotel

Pamukkale Hotels:Colossae Thermal Hotel / Hierapark Thermal Hotel

Price: Per person 1560 USD

High Class Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Fer Hotel / Sura Design Hotel / Vogue Hotel Supreme

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel

Kusadasi Hotels: Double Tree by Hilton / Carisma Deluxe Hotel / La Vista Boutique Hotel

Pamukkale Hotels: Adempira Hotel / Doğa Thermal Hotel

Price: Per person 1895 USD

Hot air balloon tour is optional please ask for the current price.

Note:

• Hot air balloon is optional extra

• Max group size is 15 people

• The quoted price of this tour covers accommodations in hotels as mentioned above or in similar quality hotels.