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10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya Tour

10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya Tour

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10 Days
Small Group
Multiple Language Options
5 Destinations
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Tour Overview

10-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya tour packs the full classic set plus Antalya into one active route. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya are placed in a practical travel order, so the movement between regions stays easy to follow.

It suits travelers who prefer broad coverage over slow travel. The sequence is busy, but it gives one booking for the most requested Turkey regions.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Arrival in Istanbul

Meet our airport team after landing.

Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 2 ─

Istanbul Old City Half-Day Tour

Meal: Breakfast

08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet.

  • Hagia Sophia: Hagia Sophia shows Istanbul's layered Byzantine and Ottoman history through its vast dome, mosaics and monumental interior.
  • Blue Mosque: The Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul's defining Ottoman landmarks, known for its domes, minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople: The Hippodrome was the ceremonial heart of Byzantine Constantinople and still frames important monuments in the Old City.
  • Grand Bazaar (Free Time): The Grand Bazaar adds color, trade history and free time in one of Istanbul's most recognizable covered market areas.

13:00 - The tour ends at Grand Bazaar.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3 ─

Bosphorus Cruise and Free Afternoon

Meal: Breakfast

Morning is free to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace.

13:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the pier.

Board the Bosphorus Cruise and sail along the waterway that separates Europe and Asia.

  • Bosphorus Strait: The Bosphorus Cruise shows Istanbul from the water, passing palaces, mosques, bridges and waterfront mansions on both shores.
  • Panoramic Istanbul Views: The panoramic stop gives a wider look at the city or landscape, helping connect individual monuments with the larger setting.

17:00 - The cruise ends.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 4 ─

Flight to Cappadocia and Full North Cappadocia Tour

Meal: Lunch

04:00 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport. (Pickup time and airport may change.)

06:40 - Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. (Flight time may change.)

08:00 - Arrival at Cappadocia Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Meet our team after landing.

Transfer to the North Cappadocia tour area.

  • Devrent Valley (Pink Valley): Devrent Valley introduces Cappadocia through animal-shaped fairy chimneys and wide volcanic forms that make the landscape feel almost imagined.
  • Pasabag Open Air Museum: Pasabag is one of the best places to see Cappadocia's multi-headed fairy chimneys and the cave cells once used by hermit monks.
  • Avanos Pottery Workshop: Avanos adds a cultural stop to the valley route, showing how red river clay is shaped in local pottery workshops.
  • Goreme Panoramic View: Goreme panoramic viewpoints help you read the scale of Cappadocia, with cave settlements, valleys and volcanic ridges visible together.
  • Zelve Open Air Museum: Zelve preserves a former cave village spread across several valleys, with carved rooms, tunnels and churches that show daily life in the rocks.
  • Uchisar Castle (exterior view): Uchisar Castle is Cappadocia's highest natural viewpoint and shows how defensive and domestic spaces were carved into one rock mass.

17:00 - The Cappadocia tour ends.

Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 5 ─

Full South Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Izmir

Make sunrise unforgettable

You can add these activities to your reservation during booking.

Hot air balloon flight

Secure your balloon flight before seats sell out.

Watch the balloons rise

Best viewpoints for photos without the rush.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the South Cappadocia tour area.

South Cappadocia tour.

  • Red Valley: Red Valley is known for warm volcanic colors, walking paths and layered rock walls that make south Cappadocia especially photogenic.
  • Rose Valley (Gulludere Valley): Rose Valley, also called Gulludere, combines pink-toned cliffs with rock-cut churches and quiet walking sections.
  • Cavusin Village: Cavusin is an old cave village where abandoned rock houses and cliff churches show the lived history of Cappadocia.
  • Pigeon Valley: Pigeon Valley is named after carved dovecotes in the cliffs and gives one of Cappadocia's most familiar valley views.
  • Underground City: The underground city reveals tunnels, storage rooms, ventilation shafts and defense passages used by local communities for protection.

After the Cappadocia tour, transfer to the airport.

Flight from Cappadocia to Izmir. If a direct flight is not available, we will use a connected flight via Istanbul and your arrival at Izmir Airport will be around midnight. (Flight time may change.)

Arrival at Izmir Airport. (Arrival time may change according to availability.)

Meet our team after landing.

Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 6 ─

Full-Day Ephesus Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Ephesus Ancient City.

  • Ephesus Ancient City: Ephesus Ancient City preserves marble streets, temples, theatres and civic buildings from one of the great cities of the Roman world.
  • House of Virgin Mary: The House of Virgin Mary is a quiet pilgrimage site on the mountain above Ephesus, visited for both its religious meaning and setting.
  • Temple of Artemis: The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and explains why Ephesus once mattered far beyond the region.

17:00 - The guided Ephesus tour ends.

Transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 7 ─

Pamukkale Tour and Bus to Antalya

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:00 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer toward Pamukkale.

  • Pamukkale: Pamukkale is famous for white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal water flowing down the hillside.
  • White Calcium Terraces: The white calcium terraces are the signature view of Pamukkale, where shallow mineral pools step down the slope like a natural staircase.
  • Hierapolis Ancient City: Hierapolis rises above the travertines with Roman streets, baths, theatre remains and a long sacred thermal tradition.
  • Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool: Cleopatra Antique Pool is visited inside the Pamukkale area; entering the area is included, while swimming among ancient columns is extra on-site.

16:00 - The Pamukkale tour ends.

Transfer to the bus station.

17:15 - Bus trip to Antalya.

20:00 - Meet our team at Antalya Bus Station.

Transfer to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 8 ─

Free Day in Antalya

Meal: Breakfast

Free time to explore on your own.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 9 ─

Free Day in Antalya and Flight to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport in Antalya. (Pickup time and airport may change.)

Flight from Antalya to Istanbul. (Flight time may change.)

Arrival at an airport in Istanbul. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Meet our team after landing.

Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 10 ─

Departure from Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast and hotel check-out.

Your tour ends here. Thank you for choosing us.

What's Included

Includes

  • 9 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 2 in Kusadasi, and 2 in Antalya
  • 8 breakfasts and 4 lunches according to the itinerary
  • Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage per person
  • Airport, hotel, and tour transfers throughout the route
  • Guided touring in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus
  • Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • All local transportation and service charges

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunches
  • Dinners
  • Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool (payable on-site)
  • Optional tours and activities in Antalya

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Before Booking

  • Domestic flight times, airlines and airports are confirmed after booking according to season and seat availability.

  • Domestic flights normally include 15 kg checked luggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person. Extra luggage can be added during online check-in for an additional fee.

  • Intercity bus or road transfer timings are arranged according to the final program and shared clearly after booking.

  • Hotel, airport and tour transfers are included only where they are listed in the itinerary.

  • Cleopatra Antique Pool area can be visited during the Pamukkale tour; swimming is extra and payable on-site.

  • Free time in Antalya is unguided; Antalya Old City or Perge, Aspendos and Side tours can be requested as extra services when they are not already included.

  • Istanbul airport transfers use Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) according to your confirmed flight details.

  • You can book a Cappadocia hot air balloon flight during reservation at the best available rates.

  • Vegetarian meal options are available on guided tour days; please mention dietary preferences during booking.

  • Direct flights between Cappadocia and Izmir may not always be available. Depending on availability and your tour date, we may use a connected domestic flight for this route.

  • Available Languages
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    Prices may vary depending on the selected language.

    Tour Types
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    Prices may vary depending on the selected tour type.

Why This 10-Day Route Works

  • Clear route logic: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya are arranged as a connected journey, not a loose list of stops.
  • Useful traveler fit: It suits travelers who prefer broad coverage over slow travel.
  • Practical logistics: In this 10-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya tour, hotel nights, airport transfers and guided days follow the real travel flow instead of sitting as disconnected services.
  • Cappadocia visibility: The Cappadocia chapter in this 10-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya tour stays clear for balloon planning, airport timing and the north/south valley tours.

For classic Turkey route planning, compare 10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour for a shorter or tighter version, 10-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia Tour for a broader itinerary, and 11-Day Turkey Highlights Tour Starting from Istanbul when you want to adjust the balance between Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus.

Guest Voices

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Real guest experiences.

Average Rating

4.8

9 verified reviews

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Brona H.

Verified booking

After a week of early starts and packed days, arriving in Antalya and realising the schedule was simply empty for two days felt like a gift. We swam, we wandered the old town, we ate too much. The contrast with the busy first week, hot air balloons over Cappadocia, the marble of Ephesus, made the rest feel earned.

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Gita D.

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Cappadocia near the top, the Aegean in the middle, the coast to close. Each region got its own mood and nothing felt crammed.

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