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6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour
A 6-day Türkiye package combining Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with domestic flights, hotels, transfers and guided day tours.
📍 Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale⏱ 6 Days 5 Nights👥 Group🌍 English guide included on scheduled guided tours. Other languages may be quoted on request.🗣 Guide included
This 6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour is designed for guests who want to see Türkiye's most famous highlights in a compact but well-organized itinerary. The journey starts with arrival in Istanbul and free time after check-in. On the second day, guests may explore Istanbul independently or request an optional guided Old City small group tour before flying to Cappadocia in the evening. Cappadocia offers a full guided sightseeing day among fairy chimneys, valleys, cave settlements, underground city heritage and panoramic viewpoints, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight available subject to weather and operator confirmation. After Cappadocia, the itinerary continues by domestic flight to Izmir and the Aegean region. Guests visit Ephesus Ancient City, the Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary, then continue with Pamukkale's white travertine terraces and Hierapolis Ancient City before returning to Istanbul for the final overnight. The package includes selected hotel accommodation with breakfast, domestic flights with baggage allowance, scheduled airport transfers, guided tours, lunches during included tour days, entrance fees for listed sights and professional English-speaking guide service. Hotel upgrades, a private version of the tour, Cappadocia hot air balloon flight, Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance and optional Istanbul Old City guided tour can be quoted separately.
Highlights
Why guests choose this tour
✓Professional guide
Discover the route with local context, stories and practical recommendations.
✓Private option
This experience can be adapted for private guests or custom routes.
✓Transfer included
Transfer service is included or arranged as part of this experience.
✓Meal included
Selected meal service is included according to the tour plan.
✓Flexible booking model
Supports instant booking, request-only or quote-based confirmation depending on product type.
✓Casa Miller support
Our team follows itinerary updates, customer notes and payment links from one booking flow.
Program
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, meet the local representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in and free time after the flight.
📍 Istanbul🏨 Overnight in Istanbul hotel
Arrival time
Airport welcome and transfer
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, meet the driver at the confirmed meeting point and transfer to the hotel.
📍 Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Afternoon or evening
Hotel check-in and free time
Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time to rest after the flight or explore the surrounding area independently.
📍 Istanbul
According to arrival schedule
Program briefing
When possible, receive a short briefing about the itinerary, pickup times, flight details and practical travel notes for the following days.
📍 Istanbul hotel
Day 2
Free Day in Istanbul and Evening Flight to Cappadocia
Enjoy a free day in Istanbul or request an optional guided Old City tour, then fly to Cappadocia in the evening for the cave hotel overnight.
📍 Istanbul / Cappadocia🍽 Breakfast🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel
Start the day with breakfast at the Istanbul hotel.
📍 Istanbul hotel
Daytime
Free time in Istanbul
Spend the day exploring Istanbul independently. Guests may visit historic neighborhoods, local markets, waterfront areas or museums according to their own pace.
📍 Istanbul
Optional daytime program
Optional Istanbul Old City small group tour
An optional Istanbul Old City small group tour can be arranged on request, including English-speaking guidance, selected entrance fees and lunch at a local restaurant. This optional tour operates with a minimum participant condition and is not included in the base package.
📍 Sultanahmet / Istanbul Old City
According to flight time
Airport transfer and self check-in
At the end of the day, transfer from the hotel to the airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. Guests proceed to airline self check-in and boarding by presenting passports.
📍 Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Evening
Flight to Cappadocia and hotel transfer
Fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet the local driver at the first exit gate with a name sign and transfer to the cave hotel for overnight stay.
📍 Cappadocia
Day 3
Cappadocia Tour and Flight to Izmir
Join a guided Cappadocia sightseeing tour, with an optional balloon flight in the early morning, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir and overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
📍 Cappadocia / Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Early morning
Optional hot air balloon flight
Guests may join an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia, subject to weather conditions, aviation permission and operator availability.
📍 Cappadocia
09:30 - 10:00
Hotel pickup with guide
After breakfast, meet the guide at the hotel and depart for the scheduled Cappadocia sightseeing route.
📍 Cappadocia hotel
Morning
Northern or Southern Cappadocia route
Depending on the operation day, the tour may run as Northern Cappadocia or Southern Cappadocia. Northern highlights may include Goreme Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys and Devrent Imagination Valley. Southern highlights may include Uchisar Castle, Red Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Three Beauties Valley.
📍 Cappadocia
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the guided Cappadocia tour.
📍 Cappadocia
Afternoon
Regional culture and panoramic stops
Continue the guided route with panoramic viewpoints, cave settlement heritage and, when included in the daily operation, a traditional handmade carpet or ceramic demonstration. Guests not interested in demonstrations may inform the guide.
📍 Cappadocia
End of tour
Transfer to airport
At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir. The flight may be direct or connected via Istanbul depending on the travel date.
📍 Cappadocia Airport
Evening or late evening
Arrival in Izmir and hotel transfer
Upon arrival in Izmir, meet the local representative and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk for overnight stay.
📍 Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 4
Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Explore Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and the House of Virgin Mary with a guided cultural tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk.
📍 Ephesus / Kusadasi or Selcuk🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
09:00 - 09:30
Hotel pickup
After breakfast, meet the guide and depart for the Ephesus sightseeing program.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Morning
Temple of Artemis
Begin with the Temple of Artemis area, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
📍 Selcuk
Morning
Ephesus Ancient City
Walk through Ephesus Ancient City and see highlights such as Hadrian Temple, the Library of Celsus, the grand theatre, baths, marble streets and the ancient harbor area.
📍 Ephesus
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Take a lunch break at a local restaurant during the guided tour.
📍 Selcuk / Kusadasi
Afternoon
House of Virgin Mary
Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a peaceful pilgrimage site located on the slopes of Mount Bulbul and recognized as an important spiritual stop in the Ephesus region.
📍 Ephesus area
Late afternoon
Return to hotel
At the end of the tour, transfer back to the hotel. A leather fashion demonstration may be offered during the regional program; guests who are not interested may inform the guide.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 5
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour, Return to Istanbul
Visit Pamukkale's travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City before flying back to Istanbul for the final overnight stay.
📍 Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Istanbul🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Istanbul hotel
07:30 - 08:00
Hotel pickup for Pamukkale
After breakfast, meet the guide and depart from the hotel for the Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing day.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Morning
Pamukkale travertine terraces
Explore the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, shaped by mineral-rich thermal waters over centuries and known as the Cotton Castle.
📍 Pamukkale
Late morning
Hierapolis Ancient City
Visit Hierapolis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient spa culture, archaeological remains and dramatic setting above the travertines.
📍 Hierapolis
Optional free time
Cleopatra Swimming Pool
During free time, guests may optionally swim in Cleopatra's Pool or spend more time walking on the terraces. Entrance to the pool is not included.
📍 Pamukkale
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch during the tour day.
📍 Pamukkale
According to flight time
Flight back to Istanbul
At the end of the tour, transfer to Cardak Airport for the return flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet the driver and transfer to the hotel.
📍 Denizli Cardak Airport / Istanbul
Day 6
Departure from Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to the airport according to the international departure flight time.
📍 Istanbul🍽 Breakfast
Morning
Breakfast and check-out
After breakfast, check out from the hotel according to hotel policy. Depending on flight time, free time may be available.
📍 Istanbul hotel
According to flight time
Airport transfer
Transfer to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport for the departure flight. Guests complete airline self check-in. End of service.
📍 Istanbul
Included / not included
What is included?
Included
Hotels with breakfast Accommodation in selected or similar hotels according to confirmed hotel class, with breakfast included.
Domestic flights Domestic flight tickets required for the itinerary, with 15 kg baggage allowance unless otherwise noted in the final offer.
Airport transfers Scheduled airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Guided sightseeing tours Guided tours in Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale as listed in the itinerary. Istanbul Old City guided tour is optional unless confirmed separately.
Lunch during guided tour days Lunch is included on scheduled sightseeing tour days. Vegetarian, vegan and halal meal options may be requested in advance.
Entrance fees Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned in the confirmed itinerary.
Professional English-speaking guide Professional English-speaking guide service during scheduled guided tours.
Not included
Optional Istanbul Old City tour The guided Istanbul Old City small group tour on Day 2 is optional and not included in the base package unless confirmed separately.
Personal expenses Shopping, personal purchases and expenses outside the listed services are not included.
Beverages during lunch Drinks and beverages during included lunches are not included.
Dinner Dinner is not included unless confirmed separately in the final offer.
Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance fee Entrance to Cleopatra's Pool in Pamukkale is optional and paid locally or quoted separately.
Medical and travel insurance Medical insurance and travel insurance are not included.
Tips to guide and driver Tips and gratuities are not included.
Optional services
Istanbul Old City small group tourCappadocia hot air balloon flightPrivate tour arrangement
Flexible options
Available upgrades
Required information
Details requested for this tour
Preferred travel date
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Hotel class preference
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Room preference
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Number of guests
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Children information
If travelling with children, please write ages so we can check hotel and flight conditions.
Do you want to add Istanbul Old City tour?
The Istanbul Old City guided tour on Day 2 is optional unless confirmed in the offer.
Do you want to add hot air balloon?
The balloon flight is optional and subject to weather and availability.
Arrival flight details
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Departure flight details
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Passport name details for flights
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Meal preference
Special meal requests should be shared in advance.
Special notes
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Important information
Before you book
Cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on domestic flight tickets, hotel class, travel date and supplier conditions. Domestic flight tickets may become non-refundable after confirmation. Casa Miller will share the final cancellation conditions before payment confirmation.
Confirmation
This experience requires a custom quote before confirmation.
Language
English guide included on scheduled guided tours. Other languages may be quoted on request.
Meeting point
Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport arrival hall according to confirmed arrival details
Ending point
Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport or confirmed Istanbul hotel according to departure plan
Important notes
Prices are per person based on double, twin or triple shared room accommodation. Single travelers must pay the single room supplement. Domestic flight schedules may be direct or connected depending on airline availability and travel date. Connected flights, especially to Izmir, may arrive late in the evening or after midnight. The Istanbul Old City guided tour on Day 2, Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance are optional and not included in the base package unless confirmed separately. Cappadocia sightseeing route may operate as Northern or Southern Cappadocia Tour depending on the day and operational schedule. Traditional carpet, ceramic or leather demonstrations may be offered during regional tours; guests who are not interested may inform the guide. If a confirmed balloon flight is cancelled by the operator due to weather conditions, the balloon payment is refunded according to operator policy. Route order, pickup times, flight times and sightseeing sequence may change due to weather, museum opening hours, traffic, domestic flight availability or operational reasons.
