6 Days Cappadocia – Pamukkale- Antalya by Plane

6-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Antalya Tour

Including Flights, Guided Tours & Transfers

Day 1 – Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia (Fairy Chimneys) Tour

Early morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport. Flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to Cappadocia, where your journey begins with the North Cappadocia (Fairy Chimneys) Tour starting at 09:30 AM.

Visits include:

• Devrent (Imagination) Valley – Famous for its uniquely shaped fairy chimneys spread across three valleys

• Love Valley & Pasabag (Monks’ Valley) – Home to Cappadocia’s iconic three-headed fairy chimneys

• Avanos – A historic pottery town dating back to 3000 BC; visit a traditional ceramic workshop using clay from the Red River

• Uchisar – The highest point in Cappadocia, crowned by a natural rock citadel offering panoramic views of Mount Erciyes and the region

After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia. Overnight stay.

Day 2 – South Cappadocia: Rose Valley & Underground City Tour

Pick-up from your hotel at 09:30 AM for a full-day exploration of South Cappadocia.

Highlights:

• Kızılçukur (Red/Rose) Valley – Stunning rock formations, hidden churches, and vineyard paths

• Cavusin Village – One of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia; visit the Church of St. John the Baptist (5th century)

• Underground City – One of the largest subterranean cities in the region, carved several levels underground

• Pigeon Houses – Rock-cut pigeon lofts once used for fertilizer and communication

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 – Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery & Derinkuyu Underground City

Pick-up at 09:30 AM. After a panoramic stop overlooking Göreme, drive to Ihlara Valley, one of Turkey’s most spectacular canyons.

• Ihlara Valley Hike – A scenic 6 km walk along the Melendiz River, passing Byzantine rock churches adorned with frescoes

• Lunch at a riverside restaurant in Belisırma Village

• Selime Monastery & Cathedral – The largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, once used as a fortress

• Derinkuyu Underground City – The deepest underground city in Turkey, extending to 60 meters and once sheltering over 20,000 people

Return to Cappadocia in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

Day 4 – Soğanlı Valley Tour & Night Bus to Pamukkale

Pick-up at 09:00 AM for a less-traveled but culturally rich route.

Visits include:

• Mustafapaşa – A beautifully preserved former Greek village

• Keşlik Monastery – Featuring frescoes from the 13th–14th centuries

• Taşkınpaşa Village – Home to a historic Seljuk-era medrese

• Sobesos Ancient City – Ongoing archaeological site with Roman mosaics

• Soğanlı Valley – Rock-cut churches set in a peaceful valley landscape (lunch included)

Return to hotel around 17:00, then transfer to the bus station for the night bus to Pamukkale (20:00).

Day 5 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Evening Transfer to Antalya

Early morning arrival in Pamukkale. Transfer to a hotel room for breakfast, shower, and refresh (no overnight stay).

At 09:30 AM, join the guided tour:

• Pamukkale Travertines – Walk on the famous white calcium terraces

• Hierapolis Ancient City – Explore the necropolis, Roman baths, theater, and ancient streets

After the tour, take an evening bus to Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 6 – Aspendos, Perge, Side & Kurşunlu Waterfalls / Flight to Istanbul

Pick-up at 08:30 AM for a full-day classical tour of Pamphylia.

Highlights:

• Aspendos – Best-preserved Roman theater in the world, still used for performances

• Perge Ancient City – Stadium, theater, agora, Roman baths, and early Christian landmarks visited by St. Paul

• Side – Ancient harbor city set on a peninsula, rich in Roman and Hellenistic heritage

• Kurşunlu Waterfalls – A tranquil natural park surrounded by pine forests

After the tour, transfer to Denizli Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet our staff and transfer to your hotel.

What Is Included

✔ All airport pick-ups & drop-offs
✔ Domestic flights (Istanbul–Kayseri & Antalya–Istanbul)
✔ Professional English-speaking guides
✔ All transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
✔ 3 full-day guided Cappadocia tours with lunch
✔ Full-day Pamukkale tour with lunch
✔ Full-day Antalya tour with lunch
✔ Hotels with breakfast
✔ All entrance fees
✔ Taxes & service charges

Not Included:
✖ Drinks
✖ Tips for guide & driver
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional activities