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10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour

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Guaranteed daily departure
10 Days
Small Group
Multiple Language Options
4 Destinations

Tour Overview

10-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus tour stays with the classic four-region Turkey route and leaves Antalya out. The itinerary uses Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus as its main travel spine, then supports it with pre-arranged hotels, transfers and guided days.

It is ideal when you want depth around the essentials rather than more region count. The route gives each major stop enough space to feel planned.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Arrival 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 then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 2 ─

Istanbul Historic Half-Day Tour

Meal: Breakfast

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

  • 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.
  • Grand Bazaar (Free Time): The Grand Bazaar adds color, trade history and free time in one of Istanbul's most recognizable covered market areas.

12:45 - Morning tour ends at the Grand Bazaar.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3 ─

Bosphorus Cruise and Afternoon in Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

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

Board the Bosphorus Cruise.

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

17:30 - The cruise ends.

Transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 4 ─

Flight to Cappadocia and Red Route

Meal: Lunch

04:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport. (Pickup time and airport may change.)

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

08:25 - Arrival at Cappadocia Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Transfer to the first touring area and meet your guide.

  • 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 North Tour ends.

Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 5 ─

South Cappadocia Tour and Underground City

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

10:00 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the first touring area.

  • 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 Cappadocia South Tour ends.

Transfer back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 6 ─

Flight to Izmir and Free Afternoon in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Meal: Breakfast

Pick up from your hotel in Cappadocia. (Pickup time and airport may change.)

Transfer to the airport.

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

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

Meet our team after landing.

Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

The rest of the day is free to explore Kusadasi/Selcuk at your own pace.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 7 ─

Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:00 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Drive 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 and Hierapolis tour ends.

Transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 8 ─

Full-Day Ephesus Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Transfer to the Ephesus site entrance.

  • 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 full day Ephesus tour ends.

Transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Day 9 ─

Flight to Istanbul and Free Afternoon

Meal: Breakfast

Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk. (Pickup time and airport may change.)

Transfer to the airport.

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

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

Meet our team after landing.

Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

The evening is free to revisit a favourite neighbourhood or relax before your final day.

Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 10 ─

Departure from Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast

According to your international flight details, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.

Transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) for your departure flight.

Your tour ends here.

What's Included

Includes

  • 9 nights accommodation: 4 nights in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, and 3 in Kusadasi
  • 8 breakfasts and 4 lunches as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flight tickets with 15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage per person
  • Airport, hotel, and tour transfers on scheduled days
  • Guided touring in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, 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 in Pamukkale
  • Optional activities

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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Why This 10-Day Route Works

  • Clear route logic: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus are arranged as a connected journey, not a loose list of stops.
  • Useful traveler fit: It is ideal when you want depth around the essentials rather than more region count.
  • Practical logistics: In this 10-day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus 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 and Ephesus tour stays clear for balloon planning, airport timing and the north/south valley tours.

For classic Turkey route planning, compare 7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour for a shorter or tighter version, 9-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia Tour for a broader itinerary, and 10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya Tour when you want to adjust the balance between Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus.

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Real guest experiences.

Average Rating

4.8

9 verified reviews

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Tomos F.

Verified booking

Ten days gave the classic four room to breathe, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus, with free afternoons and an underground city. The relaxed pace turned it into a holiday, the underground city was a highlight, and the guides were excellent on every leg. For the headline four without the rush, the ten day version is well worth it.

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Willa A.

Verified booking

A wonderful ten days, just some flights between the four regions. The relaxed pace, the free afternoons and the underground city more than made up for it. Excellent guides.

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