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6-Day Cappadocia and Antalya Tour from Istanbul with Extra Free Day

6-Day Cappadocia and Antalya Tour from Istanbul with Extra Free Day

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Guaranteed daily departure
6 Days
Small Group
Multiple Language Options
2 Destinations
Scenic

Tour Overview

6-day Cappadocia and Antalya tour from Istanbul keeps the Cappadocia-to-coast idea and gives Antalya one more relaxed day. The itinerary uses two Cappadocia routes, Antalya leisure time and the Perge-Aspendos-Side day tour as its main travel spine, then supports it with pre-arranged hotels, transfers and guided days.

It suits travelers who want Cappadocia fully covered before slowing down on the Mediterranean coast. The extra Antalya day makes the package less rushed than the five-day version.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Fly from Istanbul and Start with North Cappadocia

Meal: Lunch

Our team will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and transfer you to the airport. Pickup time and airport may change according to flight availability.

Take the morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. (Flight time may change.)

After landing, meet our staff at the airport exit and continue directly to the first touring area. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

  • 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.

Transfer to your hotel after the north Cappadocia route.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 2 ─

Tour South Cappadocia and Stay Another Night

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, pick up from your hotel and transfer to the south Cappadocia route.

  • 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.

Transfer back to your hotel after the tour.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 3 ─

Fly from Cappadocia to Antalya and Keep the Afternoon Free

Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cappadocia Airport according to the confirmed flight time.

Flight from Cappadocia to Antalya. If a direct flight is unavailable, a connected route via Istanbul may be used.

On arrival in Antalya, meet our team and transfer to your hotel in the city center. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

The rest of the day is free for your own pace in Antalya. This lighter arrival afternoon gives the package a useful breathing space after two guided Cappadocia days.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 4 ─

Use a Free Day to Experience Antalya on Your Own Terms

Meal: Breakfast

Today is free in Antalya after breakfast. You can slow the pace down in Kaleici, enjoy marina views, spend time by the sea, or keep the day flexible around shopping and coastal cafés.

This unguided day is important because it balances the tour-heavy structure of the other days. It lets Antalya feel like a destination in its own right rather than only a transfer point between flights.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 5 ─

Another Free Day in Antalya

Meal: Breakfast

Keep this day free in Antalya. You can rest by the sea, walk through Kaleici, visit local beaches, or request an optional Antalya Old City or boat tour at an extra cost.

Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 6 ─

Tour the Classical Coast of Antalya and Fly Back to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the touring area for the final guided day.

  • Perge Ancient City: Perge Ancient City adds Roman streets, baths, gates and stadium remains to the Antalya coastal route.
  • Aspendos Ancient 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.
  • Kursunlu Waterfall: Kursunlu Waterfall adds a green nature break to the Antalya day with shaded paths and fresh water scenery.

Transfer to Antalya Airport after the tour.

Evening flight from Antalya to Istanbul. Flight time may change according to availability.

On arrival in Istanbul, meet our transfer staff and continue to your hotel. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Your 5-day Cappadocia and Antalya tour ends with the final hotel transfer in Istanbul.

What's Included

Includes

  • Domestic flight tickets in the program (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
  • 2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia with breakfast
  • 3 nights accommodation in Antalya with breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide on guided tour days
  • 3 lunches on the day tours
  • Entrance fees for the sights mentioned in the itinerary
  • All airport, hotel, and tour transfers in the program
  • Parking, fuel, highway, and bridge fees
  • Local taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Dinners and unmentioned meals
  • Hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia
  • Optional Antalya activities on the free day
  • Services not clearly mentioned in the program

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.

  • Pickup times, airport transfers, tour transfers and flight times are arranged according to the final program and shared clearly after booking.

  • If a direct flight between Cappadocia and Antalya is not available, the route may fly via Istanbul according to flight availability.

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

  • 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
    EnglishSpanishItalian

    Prices may vary depending on the selected language.

    Tour Types
    GroupPrivate

    Prices may vary depending on the selected tour type.

Why This 6-Day Route Works

  • Clear route logic: two Cappadocia routes, Antalya leisure time and the Perge-Aspendos-Side day tour are arranged as a connected journey, not a loose list of stops.
  • Useful traveler fit: It suits travelers who want Cappadocia fully covered before slowing down on the Mediterranean coast.
  • Practical logistics: In this 6-day Cappadocia 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 6-day Cappadocia and Antalya tour from Istanbul stays clear for balloon planning, airport timing and the north/south valley tours.

If you are comparing Cappadocia and coast routes, 5-Day Cappadocia and Antalya Highlights Tour from Istanbul is the closest pace alternative, 7-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya Tour from Istanbul is better when Pamukkale should be added, and 4 Days Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul (Choose Your Departure Time) keeps the focus mainly on Cappadocia.

Guest Voices

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Real guest experiences.

Average Rating

4.7

6 verified reviews

M

Mads W.

Verified booking

The relaxed version of the Cappadocia and Antalya combo, and all the better for it. Six days, the chimneys and valleys first, then two free days on the coast and a classical sites tour, Perge and Aspendos. The extra beach day was bliss.

M

Marguerite V.

Verified booking

Fairy chimneys first, then two free days on the Antalya beaches. The perfect mix of touring and relaxing over six days, with the classical coast, Aspendos and Perge, to finish.

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