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8 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour
A complete 8-day Türkiye package with Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale, including hotels, domestic flights, transfers and guided tours.
📍 Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale⏱ 8 Days 7 Nights👥 Group🌍 English guide included during scheduled guided tours. Other languages may be quoted on request.🗣 Guide included
This 8 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour is designed for guests who want to explore Türkiye's most iconic cultural destinations with a comfortable pace and professionally coordinated logistics. The journey starts with arrival in Istanbul and a free day to enjoy the city independently, with the option to add a guided Istanbul Old City tour. The itinerary then continues to Cappadocia, where guests spend two guided sightseeing days among fairy chimneys, panoramic valleys, cave settlements, pottery traditions, underground cities and historic villages. After Cappadocia, the route moves to the Aegean region for Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean, followed by Pamukkale and Hierapolis, famous for white travertine terraces, thermal heritage and ancient ruins. The package includes hotel accommodation with breakfast, domestic flights with baggage allowance, airport transfers, guided sightseeing tours, lunches during scheduled tour days, entrance fees for listed sights and professional English-speaking guide service. Hotel upgrades, private arrangements and optional activities such as a Cappadocia hot air balloon flight, Istanbul Old City guided tour and Cleopatra Swimming Pool 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 driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in and free time.
📍 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 nearby area independently.
📍 Istanbul
According to arrival schedule
Program briefing
When possible, receive practical information about pickup times, domestic flights, hotel details and the next stages of the journey.
📍 Istanbul hotel
Day 2
Free Day in Istanbul and Flight to Cappadocia
Enjoy a free day in Istanbul or add an optional guided Old City tour, then fly to Cappadocia.
📍 Istanbul / Cappadocia🍽 Breakfast🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for independent exploration unless an optional guided Istanbul tour is requested.
📍 Istanbul hotel
Daytime
Free time in Istanbul
Explore Istanbul at your own pace. Guests may visit historic neighborhoods, markets, museums or waterfront areas depending on personal preference.
📍 Istanbul
Optional
Istanbul Old City guided tour
An optional guided Old City tour can be arranged with English-speaking guide service, selected entrance fees and lunch, subject to availability and minimum participation.
📍 Istanbul Old City
According to flight time
Flight to Cappadocia
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet the local driver and transfer to the cave hotel.
📍 Istanbul / Cappadocia
Day 3
Northern Cappadocia Tour
Discover Cappadocia's northern highlights including panoramic viewpoints, open-air museum area, fairy chimneys, pottery traditions and valleys.
📍 Cappadocia🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Early morning
Optional hot air balloon flight
Guests may join an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia, subject to weather conditions and operator availability.
📍 Cappadocia
Around 10:00
Hotel pickup
Meet the guide at the hotel and depart for the Northern Cappadocia sightseeing route.
📍 Cappadocia hotel
Morning
Goreme Panorama and Open Air Museum area
Begin with panoramic views over Goreme and continue to the open-air museum area, known for rock-cut churches, monastic spaces and cave architecture.
📍 Goreme
Late morning
Ortahisar, Pasabag and Devrent Valley
See Ortahisar's rock castle, explore the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and pass through Devrent Valley, where unusual rock shapes create a dreamlike landscape.
📍 Ortahisar / Pasabag / Devrent
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Take a lunch break at a local restaurant during the guided tour.
📍 Cappadocia
Afternoon
Red River, Avanos pottery and Love Valley
Continue toward the Red River and Avanos, a town known for pottery workshops. End the day with scenic views around Love Valley before returning to the hotel.
📍 Avanos / Love Valley
Evening
Return to cave hotel
Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy free time in Cappadocia.
📍 Cappadocia
Day 4
Southern Cappadocia Tour
Visit southern Cappadocia highlights including Uchisar, Red Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Three Beauties.
📍 Cappadocia🍽 Breakfast, Lunch🏨 Overnight in Cappadocia cave hotel
Around 10:00
Hotel pickup with guide
After breakfast, meet the guide and start the Southern Cappadocia program.
📍 Cappadocia hotel
Morning
Uchisar Castle, Red Valley and Rose Valley
Visit the Uchisar viewpoint and continue through Red Valley and Rose Valley, where rock-cut churches and colorful formations reveal the region's layered history.
📍 Uchisar / Red Valley / Rose Valley
Late morning
Cavusin Village
Explore Cavusin, an old cave settlement known for its historic houses, cave residences and impressive rock formations.
📍 Cavusin
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Enjoy lunch during the guided sightseeing day.
📍 Cappadocia
Afternoon
Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley
Discover Kaymakli Underground City and continue to Pigeon Valley for views toward Uchisar and traditional pigeon houses carved into the rocks.
📍 Kaymakli / Pigeon Valley
Late afternoon
Three Beauties Valley
Stop at Three Beauties Valley, one of Cappadocia's famous fairy chimney viewpoints, before returning to the hotel.
📍 Urgup / Cappadocia
Evening
Return to hotel
Transfer back to the cave hotel for free time and overnight stay.
📍 Cappadocia
Day 5
Cappadocia Free Time and Flight to Izmir
Enjoy free time in Cappadocia before flying to Izmir and transferring to Kusadasi or Selcuk.
📍 Cappadocia / Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk🍽 Breakfast🏨 Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Morning
Breakfast and free time
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Cappadocia. Depending on the flight schedule, guests may relax at the hotel or explore nearby areas independently.
📍 Cappadocia
According to flight time
Transfer to Cappadocia airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for the domestic flight to Izmir. Flights may be direct or connected depending on travel date and airline availability.
📍 Cappadocia Airport
Upon arrival
Izmir arrival and hotel transfer
Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, meet the local driver and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
📍 Izmir / Kusadasi or Selcuk
Evening
Free time in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time before the Ephesus sightseeing day.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 6
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 the Library of Celsus, Hadrian Temple, grand theatre, marble streets, baths and 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 above Ephesus.
📍 Ephesus area
Late afternoon
Return to hotel
Transfer back to the hotel for free time and overnight stay.
📍 Kusadasi or Selcuk
Day 7
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 early breakfast, depart from the hotel with luggage 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.
📍 Pamukkale
Late morning
Hierapolis Ancient City
Visit Hierapolis, an ancient spa city with archaeological remains, thermal heritage and a dramatic location above the travertines.
📍 Hierapolis
Optional
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
Transfer to the airport for the domestic flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet the driver and transfer to the hotel.
📍 Denizli / Istanbul
Day 8
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. 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 guided tour is optional unless added to the final offer.
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
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.
Istanbul guided Old City tour The guided Istanbul Old City tour on the free day is optional unless specifically added to 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
Cappadocia hot air balloon flightIstanbul Old City guided tourPrivate tour arrangement
Flexible options
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Do you want to add Istanbul Old City tour?
The Istanbul guided tour is optional on the free day.
Do you want to add hot air balloon?
The balloon flight is optional and subject to weather and availability.
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Departure flight details
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Meal preference
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Special notes
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Important information
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Cancellation
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Confirmation
This experience requires a custom quote before confirmation.
Language
English guide included during scheduled guided tours. Other languages may be quoted on request.
Meeting point
Istanbul airport arrival hall or confirmed Istanbul hotel lobby according to 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. Some connected flights may arrive late in the evening or after midnight. The Istanbul guided Old City tour, Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance are optional unless specifically included in the final offer. If a confirmed balloon flight is cancelled by the operator due to weather conditions, the balloon payment is refunded according to operator policy. The route order, pickup times, flight times and sightseeing sequence may change due to weather, museum opening hours, traffic, domestic flight availability or operational reasons. Shopping or demonstration stops may be skipped on request.
