7-Day Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Fethiye Tour by Plane

Tour Style: Small Group Tour
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departures: All Year Round – Guaranteed
Destinations: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Fethiye
Highlights: Bosphorus Cruise, Fairy Chimneys, Underground Cities, Pamukkale Cotton Castle, 12 Islands Boat Trip, Saklikent Canyon

Tour Overview

Discover Turkey’s most iconic destinations in just 7 unforgettable days. This perfectly designed itinerary combines history, nature, coastline, and culture, traveling efficiently by domestic flights and comfortable coaches.

From the minarets of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, the white terraces of Pamukkale, and the turquoise bays of Fethiye, this tour offers a complete Turkey experience with expert guides, hand-picked hotels, and guaranteed departures.

DAY 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise with Spice Bazaar.

Highlights:

• Bosphorus Cruise – Sail between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, wooden mansions, fortresses such as Anadolu Hisari, and waterfront neighborhoods

• Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) – A sensory explosion of exotic spices, Turkish delight, herbs, and local products

Overnight: Istanbul

DAY 2 – Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour | Flight to Cappadocia

(Breakfast included)

Pick-up at 08:30 for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s historic heart.

Highlights:

• Hagia Sophia – Architectural masterpiece of the Byzantine Empire

• Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) – Famous for its blue Iznik tiles

• Hippodrome – Center of social life in ancient Constantinople

• Rustem Pasha Mosque – Elegant Ottoman mosque decorated with fine Iznik tiles

Tour ends around 17:00.
Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Kayseri.

Overnight: Cappadocia

DAY 3 – North Cappadocia Tour

(Lunch included)

Pick-up at 09:30 for a full-day exploration of North Cappadocia.

Highlights:

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – Unique fairy chimney formations

• Pasabag (Monks’ Valley) – Famous three-headed fairy chimneys

• Avanos – Traditional pottery workshop using Red River clay

• Goreme Open-Air Museum (UNESCO) – Rock-cut churches with ancient frescoes

• Uchisar Castle – Panoramic views over Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes

Return to hotel around 17:00.

Overnight: Cappadocia

DAY 4 – South Cappadocia Tour | Flight to Izmir

(Breakfast & Lunch included)

After breakfast and check-out, enjoy a full-day South Cappadocia Tour.

Highlights:

• Kizilcukur (Red Valley) – Scenic valley with hidden rock churches

• Cavusin Village – One of Cappadocia’s oldest settlements

• Hospital Monastery – Early Christian monastic site

• Kaymakli Underground City – Multi-level ancient underground settlement

• Pigeon Valley – Rock formations and pigeon houses

After the tour, transfer to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir (via Istanbul).
Meet our representative and transfer to Kusadasi.

Overnight: Kusadasi

DAY 5 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour | Bus to Fethiye

(Breakfast included)

Pick-up at 08:15 and depart for Pamukkale.

Highlights:

• Pamukkale Cotton Castle – White travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich waters

• Hierapolis Ancient City – Roman baths, theatre, necropolis, and basilica

After the tour, travel by comfortable bus to Fethiye.

Overnight: Fethiye

DAY 6 – Fethiye Experiences (Choose One)

Option A – 12 Islands Boat Cruise

Depart at 10:30 from Fethiye Harbor for a relaxing full-day cruise.

Highlights:

• Swim at Flat Island

• Visit Cleopatra’s Bath

• Explore Dockyard Island

• Sunbathing, swimming, and lunch onboard

Return to hotel in the late afternoon.

OR

Option B – Saklikent, Tlos & Patara Jeep Safari

Depart at 09:00 for an adventurous day.

Highlights:

• Tlos Ancient City – Lycian rock tombs, Roman theatre, Ottoman castle

• Yakapark – Trout farm and natural springs

• Saklikent Canyon – Walk through icy turquoise waters

• Xanthos – Capital of ancient Lycia (UNESCO)

• Patara Beach – Turkey’s longest sandy beach

Return to Fethiye around 18:00.

Overnight: Fethiye

DAY 7 – Flight from Dalaman to Istanbul | End of Tour

Transfer to Dalaman Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
End of services.

What’s Included

✔ Airport transfers
✔ Domestic flights: Istanbul → Kayseri | Kayseri → Izmir | Fethiye → Istanbul
✔ Bus transportation: Pamukkale → Fethiye
✔ 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
✔ Guided Istanbul city tour
✔ Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar
✔ 2 guided Cappadocia tours with lunch
✔ Guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour
✔ Professional English-speaking guides
✔ Air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
✔ All entrance fees & taxes

Not Included

✘ Drinks
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Tips to guides and drivers
✘ Optional activities