8-Day Turkey Tour to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale

Discover the best of Turkey on this 7-day tour to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale!

Visit the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the fairy chimneys, underground cities, and hot air balloons.
Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia
Cappadocia underground city in Turkey
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
Ephesus ancient city in Turkey
Visit the Pamukkale travertines, a natural wonder known as the “Cotton Castle.”
Pamukkale travertines in Turkey
See the Hagia Sophia, one of the most iconic landmarks in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia in Turkey
Visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.
Grand Bazaar in Turkey

Book your 8-Day Turkey Tour today and experience the best of Turkey!

Notes:

This tour is without accommodations. If you would like to add accommodations, contact your tour consultant, or you can add it from the accommodation option on the booking form.
Domestic flights might be from Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Domestic Flight Info (15 KG Check in Luggage & 8 KG Cabin Bag).
The balloon flight is operated only when there is no wind and it is not related to rain or snow , so if there is wind at the day of the tour then the balloon tour might be cancelled and the balloon Tour cost will be refunded to you.
This tour can be organised as private for you. Please contact us to get a special price for the private tour.
In Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus there are shopping stations such as traditional handmade carpets, ceramics and leather,the ones that are not interested are kindly requested to inform the tour guide.

Included/Excluded

Domestic flights
Lunch during tours
All mentioned transfers
All tours are with professional tour guide
Domestic taxes
Entrance fees

Accommodations
Drinks with meals
Any tips to guides and drivers
Personal expenses
Medical services
Hot Air Balloon
Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance fee.
The Terrace Houses in Ephesus entrance fee

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul

Upon arrival at IST or SAW airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul, You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own or resting after your journey.

Day 2 Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

You will be picked up from from your hotel for Istanbul Old City Tour 9:30 A.M.

We will visit the most important attractions such as:

Hagia Sophia Museum
The famous Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
The Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt and Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi
German Fountain
Topkapi (Sultan’s) Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul at around 05:00 P.M.

Day inclusions: Lunch, group tour, entrance fees.

Day 3 Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia – North Cappadocia Tour

At 4:00 A.M the driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and you will be transferred to the airport. You will fly to Cappadocia airport to start your 2 days Cappadocia tour.

Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will meet you at the exit and transfer you to our office. From here you will begin your full day north Cappadocia tour at around 9:30 A.M.

We will visit the most important attractions which include:

Goreme Panorama.
Goreme open air museum.
Pasabag (Monks Valley).
Devrent Valley.
Town of Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can try your potting skills.
Kizilirmak River

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia at around 05:00 P.M.

Day inclusions: Lunch, group tour, entrance fees, flight ticket, airport transfers.

Day 4 South Cappadocia Tour

You will be picked up from from your hotel for South Cappadocia tour. 10:00 A.M.

We will visit the most important attractions such as:

Uchisar Castle (Byzantium period) .
Hiking in Red Valley (Rose Valley ).
Cavusin Village.
Love Valley.
Pigeon Valley
Underground City with its several floors.

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia at around 05:00 P.M.

Day inclusions: Lunch, group tour, entrance fees.

Day 5 Flight to Izmir

you will be transferred to the airport for your 60 min flight to Izmir airport (some days direct, some days via Istanbul).

Depending on your flight time, there may be some additional time for you to spend in Cappadocia by yourself before we transfer you to the airport. When you arrive at the Izmir airport you will be greeted by a "Turkey Daily Tours" representative and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day inclusions: flight ticket, airport transfers.

Day 6 Ephesus Tour

You will be picked up from from your hotel for Full Day Ephesus Tour 8:30 A.M.

We will visit the most important attractions such as:

Virgin Mary House (her last abode)
Ephesus Ancient City
Isa Bey Mosque (which is built in 1375 by Anatolian Seljuks)
Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world)

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in kusadasi at around 04:00 P.M.

Day inclusions: Lunch, group tour, entrance fees.

Day 7 Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Flight from Denizli to Istanbul

You will be picked up from from your hotel for Full Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour at around 7:45 A.M (3 hrs driving with stops and beautiful landscape).

We will visit the most important attractions such as:

Hierapolis Antique City and Necropolis
Roman Baths , Domitian Gate and Latrina
Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium and Theater
Antique Pool and Pamukkale white terraces (Hot Springs)

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the airport for your 80 min flight to Istanbul airport, which will be at around 07:00 P.M .

Depending on your flight time, there may be some additional time for you to spend in Pamukkale by yourself before we transfer you to the airport. When you arrive at the Istanbul airport you will be greeted by a "Turkey Daily Tours" representative and transferred back to your hotel in Istanbul.

Day inclusions: Lunch, group tour, entrance fees, flight ticket, airport transfers

Day 8 Goodbye Istanbul

Check out from the hotel between 12:00-13:00; and according to your international flight time, our driver will be at the lobby of your hotel to transfer you to the airport. This is the end of your 8 Days Turkey Tour, Best wishes to meet you again in Istanbul.