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

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

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10 Days
Small Group
Multiple Language Options
5 Destinations
Scenic

Tour Overview

10-day Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia tour saves Cappadocia for the final regional chapter after the Aegean and Antalya. Hotels, transfers and guided visits are arranged around Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia, keeping the route structured from arrival to departure.

It is useful when you want the balloon-and-valley experience toward the end of the vacation. The west-to-central order makes the travel line easy to explain.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Arrival Day in Istanbul

After your flight lands, our airport team will meet you according to your flight details at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).

You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in and time to rest after your journey.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 2 ─

Istanbul City Tour & Bosphorus Cruise

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet, the historic peninsula of Istanbul.

09:00 - Guided walking tour of Istanbul's old city begins.

  • 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: The Hippodrome was the ceremonial heart of Byzantine Constantinople and still frames important monuments in the Old City.
  • Bosphorus Cruise: The Bosphorus Cruise shows Istanbul from the water, passing palaces, mosques, bridges and waterfront mansions on both shores.

17:00 - City tour ends. Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3 ─

Fly to Izmir, Full Day Ephesus Tour

Meal: Lunch

04:00 am - You will be picked up from your hotel.

You will be transferred to the airport in Istanbul.

07:00 - Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. (Flight time may change.)

08:10 - Arrival at the Izmir Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Upon your arrival, you will be transferred 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.

16:00 - The Ephesus tour ends.

You will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 4 ─

Pamukkale Tour & Evening Bus to Antalya

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:00 - Breakfast, hotel check-out, and departure for the day program.

  • 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.

17:30 - You will have a bus trip to Antalya.

21:00 - Arrival at Antalya Bus Station.

Upon your arrival at the bus station, we will transfer you to the hotel in Antalya.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 5 ─

Perge, Aspendos, Side & Waterfall Day

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:00 - After the breakfast at the hotel, our staff will come for picking you up.

Transfer to the first touring area and meet your guide.

  • Perge Ancient City: Perge Ancient City adds Roman streets, baths, gates and stadium remains to the Antalya coastal route.
  • Aspendos Ancient City: Aspendos is best known for its remarkably preserved Roman theatre, one of the strongest classical stops near Antalya.
  • Side Ancient City: Side combines ancient ruins with a coastal setting, including temple remains near the Mediterranean shoreline.
  • Kursunlu Waterfall: Kursunlu Waterfall adds a green nature break to the Antalya day with shaded paths and fresh water scenery.

17:00, Transfer back to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 6 ─

Free Day on the Antalya Coast

Meal: Breakfast

Free time to explore on your own.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 7 ─

Fly to Cappadocia & Settle In

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from your room.

Transfer to the airport.

Flight from Antalya to Cappadocia. If a direct flight is not available, we will arrange a connected flight via Istanbul. (Flight time may change.)

Arrival at Cappadocia Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Meet our team after landing and continue with your transfer.

Transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 8 ─

North Cappadocia Red Tour Route

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

09:30 - After the breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to the north of 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 - Cappadocia tour ends.

You will be transferred to your hotels.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 9 ─

South Cappadocia & Evening Flight to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

09:30 - Breakfast, hotel check-out, and departure for the day program.

  • 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.

17:00 - The guided program ends and you are transferred to the airport.

20:40 - Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul. (Flight time may change.)

21:00 - Arrival at Istanbul Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Meet our team after landing and continue with your transfer.

You will be transferred to the hotel in Istanbul.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 10 ─

Breakfast & Departure from Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) according to your international flight details.

This final airport transfer marks the end of your 10-day Turkey tour services.

Your tour ends here.

What's Included

Includes

  • 9 nights accommodation: 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 in Kusadasi, 3 in Antalya, and 2 in Cappadocia
  • 8 breakfasts and 6 lunches as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights and overland transfer sectors with 15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage on flight legs
  • Airport, hotel, and tour transfers
  • Guided touring in Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia
  • Entrance fees and local transportation in the program
  • Parking, highway, and service charges

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunches
  • Dinners
  • Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
  • Optional tours
  • Hot air balloon flight

Multiple Options

Hotel Options Available

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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.

  • Flights between Antalya and Cappadocia may be direct or connected depending on availability. The final flight routing is confirmed according to seat availability and the travel date.

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

    Tour Types
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Why This 10-Day Route Works

  • Clear route logic: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia are arranged as a connected journey, not a loose list of stops.
  • Useful traveler fit: It is useful when you want the balloon-and-valley experience toward the end of the vacation.
  • Practical logistics: In this 10-day Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia 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, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia tour stays clear for balloon planning, airport timing and the north/south valley tours.

For classic Turkey route planning, compare 9-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia Tour for a shorter or tighter version, 10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya 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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Average Rating

4.7

7 verified reviews

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Cillian N.

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By day eight I had quietly assumed we must have seen the best of it already, between Istanbul, Ephesus and the Antalya coast. Then we flew east to Cappadocia, and the fairy chimneys closed the whole trip on its highest note. Saving them for last was exactly the right call.

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Xavier O.

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Be ready for a long evening on the road to Antalya. The reward is a route that climbs to a Cappadocia finish, and that finish is worth the seat time.

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