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7-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya Tour from Istanbul

7-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya Tour from Istanbul

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7 Days
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3 Destinations
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Tour Overview

7-day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya tour from Istanbul connects Turkey's strongest natural landscapes with a Mediterranean finish. Instead of scattering the highlights, the program groups Cappadocia, Pamukkale travertines, Antalya coast and classical ruins into a route that makes sense for real travel days.

It is more landscape-led than an Ephesus-heavy route. The ending in Antalya gives the trip a softer coastal finish after central Anatolia.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Flight to Cappadocia and North Cappadocia Tour

Meal: Lunch

04:30 - Hotel pick-up in Istanbul and transfer to the departure airport. (Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport may be used according to flight availability.)

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

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

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.

16:00 - The North Cappadocia tour ends.

Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 2 ─

South Cappadocia Tour and Overnight Bus to Pamukkale

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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

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

17:00 - The South Cappadocia tour ends.

Transfer to Cappadocia Bus Station.

Overnight intercity bus to Pamukkale. The journey takes approximately 10 hours, uses reclining seats rather than beds, and usually includes 3 or 4 rest stops along the way.

Day 3 ─

Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

05:30 - Arrival at Pamukkale Bus Station.

Transfer to your hotel for a short refresh before the day tour.

09:30 - Start of the Pamukkale day tour.

  • 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 back to your hotel in Pamukkale.

Overnight stay in Pamukkale

Day 4 ─

Internal Bus to Antalya from Pamukkale

Meal: Breakfast

Our driver will come to your hotel in Pamukkale.

Transfer to Pamukkale Bus Station.

Intercity bus to Antalya. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and includes scheduled rest stops.

Meet our team at Antalya Bus Station.

Transfer to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 5 ─

Perge, Aspendos, Side, and Manavgat Waterfall Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:30 - Departure for the Antalya day tour after breakfast.

  • Perge Ancient City: Perge Ancient City adds Roman streets, baths, gates and stadium remains to the Antalya coastal route.
  • Aspendos Theater: 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.
  • Free Time in Side: Side combines ancient ruins with a coastal setting, including temple remains near the Mediterranean shoreline.
  • Manavgat Waterfall: Manavgat Waterfall adds a relaxed nature stop to the Antalya route and is easy to combine with Side.

17:30 - The Antalya tour ends.

Transfer back to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 6 ─

Free Day in Antalya

Meal: Breakfast

Today is free. Antalya is the biggest summer holiday centre in Turkey, so there are a lot of things to do and explore!

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 7 ─

Fly to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

Hotel check-out and transfer to Antalya Airport according to your flight time.

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

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

Your tour ends here.

What's Included

Includes

  • 5 hotel nights: 1 night in a cave or stone hotel in Cappadocia, 1 night in Pamukkale, and 3 nights in Antalya
  • 1 overnight intercity bus from Cappadocia to Pamukkale
  • Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
  • Intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Antalya
  • 6 breakfasts and 4 lunches as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Airport and hotel transfers as mentioned in the program
  • Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • All entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Air-conditioned transportation during tours
  • All local taxes, service fees, and handling charges

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Dinners
  • Hot air balloon flight (optional)
  • Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool (payable on-site)

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 a boat tour can be requested as extra services when they are not already included.

  • 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.

  • Available Languages
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    Tour Types
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Why This 7-Day Route Works

  • Clear route logic: Cappadocia, Pamukkale travertines, Antalya coast and classical ruins are arranged as a connected journey, not a loose list of stops.
  • Useful traveler fit: It is more landscape-led than an Ephesus-heavy route.
  • Practical logistics: In this 7-day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya tour from Istanbul, 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 7-day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya tour from Istanbul stays clear for balloon planning, airport timing and the north/south valley tours.

For classic Turkey route planning, compare 5-Day Cappadocia and Antalya Highlights Tour from Istanbul for a shorter or tighter version, 6-Day Cappadocia and Antalya Tour from Istanbul with Extra Free Day for a broader itinerary, and 4 Days Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul when you want to adjust the balance between Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus.

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Real guest experiences.

Average Rating

4.6

13 verified reviews

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Hassan O.

Verified booking

An amazing seven days, just long bus days between the regions. The chimneys, travertines and the classical coast were each superb, and the free Antalya day a welcome rest. Great guides.

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Brigitta V.

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The classical coast around Antalya, Perge, Aspendos and Side, was a wonderful surprise after Cappadocia and Pamukkale. Seven days, three regions, beautifully varied and guided.

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