7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour by Plane

All-Inclusive Small Group Adventure | Flights Included

Tour Style: Small Group
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departure: All Year Round – Guaranteed
Start / End: Istanbul

🌟 Tour Overview

Experience the very best of Turkey on this 7-day Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale tour by plane, designed to combine iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, natural wonders, and cultural immersion—all without long bus journeys.

From cruising the Bosphorus Strait and exploring Istanbul’s imperial monuments to discovering the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and the dazzling white travertines of Pamukkale, this tour offers a perfectly balanced, stress-free Turkish adventure.

Ideal for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and unforgettable scenery.

✨ Tour Highlights

• Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

• Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace

• Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys & Underground Cities

• Love Valley, Avanos Pottery & Uçhisar Castle

• Pamukkale Thermal Terraces & Hierapolis (UNESCO)

• Princes’ Islands & Asian Side of Istanbul

• Domestic flights included for maximum comfort

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise

Arrival at Istanbul Airport and meet our representative for hotel transfer.

Afternoon Half-Day Tour

• Bosphorus Cruise: Sail between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, wooden mansions, and fortresses such as Anadolu Hisarı.

• Spice Bazaar: Explore Istanbul’s most aromatic market filled with spices, teas, Turkish delights, and souvenirs.

Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: None

Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour & Evening Flight to Cappadocia

08:30 Pick-up for a full-day guided city tour:

• Hagia Sophia – Icon of Byzantine architecture

• Blue Mosque – Famous for its six minarets and İznik tiles

• Hippodrome – Center of ancient chariot races

• Grand Bazaar – One of the world’s largest covered markets

• Topkapi Palace – Ottoman imperial residence (Harem optional)

• Rustem Pasha Mosque – Masterpiece of İznik tile art

Lunch included

Evening: Transfer to airport for flight to Kayseri.
Arrival and transfer to hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 – North Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Tour

09:30 Pick-up for a full-day guided tour:

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – Unique animal-shaped rock formations

• Love Valley – Iconic fairy chimneys and vineyards

• Avanos – Traditional pottery workshop using Red River clay

• Uçhisar Castle – Panoramic views over Cappadocia & Mount Erciyes

Lunch included

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 – South Cappadocia & Flight to Izmir

09:30 Pick-up for a full-day tour:

• Rose Valley (Kızılçukur) – Scenic walks among rock-cut churches

• Çavuşin Village – One of Cappadocia’s oldest settlements

• Mazıköy Underground City – Multi-level subterranean refuge

• Pigeon Houses – Ancient dovecotes carved into cliffs

Lunch included

Evening: Transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Izmir (via Istanbul).
Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kuşadası.

Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

08:15 Pick-up for full-day guided tour:

• Pamukkale Travertines (Cotton Castle) – Walk on dazzling white terraces

• Hierapolis Ancient City – Roman theater, baths, temples & necropolis

Enjoy the thermal waters and surreal landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lunch included

Evening: Transfer to Izmir Airport for flight back to Istanbul.
Arrival and hotel transfer.

Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6 – Princes’ Islands & Asian Side Tour

08:30 Pick-up

• Drive along the Asian side of Istanbul via Kadıköy & Bostancı

• Ferry to Büyükada, the largest Princes’ Island

• Visit Aya Yorgi Church & Monastery, Ayios Dimitrios Church

• Lunch at a seaside restaurant

• Free time to explore car-free streets by bicycle or on foot

Return ferry via Heybeli, Burgaz & Kınalı Islands.

Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7 – Departure from Istanbul

Breakfast at hotel.
Check-out before 12:00 PM and transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight schedule.

✨ End of services
Optional Istanbul extensions available upon request.

✅ What’s Included

✔ All airport & hotel transfers
✔ Domestic flights:
  • Istanbul → Kayseri
  • Kayseri → Izmir
  • Izmir → Istanbul
✔ Accommodation with breakfast (6 nights)
✔ 2 full-day Istanbul tours + Bosphorus Cruise
✔ 2 full-day Cappadocia tours
✔ 1 full-day Pamukkale tour
✔ Princes’ Islands tour with lunch
✔ Professional English-speaking licensed guide
✔ Air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
✔ All entrance fees, taxes & museum tickets

❌ Not Included

✖ Drinks during meals
✖ Tips for guide & driver
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional tours & activities

Optional Experiences (Highly Recommended)

Cappadocia:

• Hot-Air Balloon Flight – €295 pp

• Balloon Watching Photo Tour – €60 pp

• Whirling Dervishes Ceremony – €40 pp

• Turkish Night Show – €80 pp

• Turkish Bath (Hamam) – €80 pp

• Horse Riding – €60 pp

• ATV / Quad Safari – €55 pp