8 Days Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia Tour by Plane

Small Group Tour | Guaranteed Departure | All Year Round

✨ Explore Turkey’s most iconic cities, ancient wonders, and surreal landscapes in one perfectly balanced journey.

Tour Overview

This 8 Days / 7 Nights Turkey Tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the cultural heart of Istanbul, the natural wonder of Pamukkale, the ancient grandeur of Ephesus, and the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia—all with time-saving domestic flights and expert local guides.

Tour Style: Small Group Tour
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Departures: All Year Round – Guaranteed
Group Size: Max. 15 People
Highlights: Istanbul • Bosphorus Cruise • Pamukkale & Hierapolis • Ephesus • Cappadocia • Princes’ Islands

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise

Overnight: Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.

At 13:00, depart for a Half-Day Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise.

Highlights:

• Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) – Aromatic spices, Turkish delights & local flavors

• Bosphorus Cruise – Sail between Europe and Asia, viewing Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, fortresses, and bridges

Return to the hotel around 17:00.

Day 2 – Full Day Istanbul City Tour & Flight to Pamukkale

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Pamukkale

Departure at 08:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s historic Old City.

Highlights:

• Hagia Sophia – A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture

• Blue Mosque – Famous for its blue İznik tiles

• Hippodrome – Center of Byzantine social life

• Topkapi Palace – Ottoman imperial residence and treasury

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

• Rustem Pasha Mosque – Renowned for exquisite tile work

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Denizli. Arrival and hotel transfer to Pamukkale.

Day 3 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Kusadasi

Departure at 09:30 AM for a guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

Highlights:

• Pamukkale Travertines – White calcium terraces formed by thermal waters

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

After the tour, drive to Kusadasi and check into your hotel.

Day 4 – Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Cappadocia

Departure at 09:00 AM for a full-day tour.

Highlights:

• Temple of Artemis – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

• Ancient City of Ephesus – Library of Celsus, Marble Street, Great Theatre

• House of Virgin Mary – A sacred pilgrimage site

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Cappadocia. Arrival and hotel transfer.

Day 5 – North Cappadocia: Fairy Chimneys Tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Cappadocia

Departure at 09:30 AM.

Highlights:

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

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

• Love Valley – Spectacular volcanic formations

• Avanos – Pottery workshop using Red River clay

• Uchisar Castle – Panoramic views over Cappadocia & Mount Erciyes

Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 6 – South Cappadocia & Underground City | Flight to Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Istanbul

Departure at 09:30 AM.

Highlights:

• Red Valley (Kızılçukur) – Hidden churches and scenic trails

• Cavusin Village – One of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia

• Underground City (Mazıköy) – Ancient multi-level refuge

• Pigeon Valley – Rock-carved pigeon houses

After the tour, collect luggage and transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Arrival and hotel transfer.

Day 7 – Princes’ Islands Tour

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Istanbul

Departure at 08:30 AM.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive along Istanbul’s Asian side

• Ferry ride to the Princes’ Islands

• Buyukada – The largest island, famous for its wooden mansions and peaceful atmosphere

• Free time to explore by bicycle or horse-drawn carriage

• Return via ferry calling at Heybeliada, Burgazada & Kinaliada

Day 8 – Departure from Istanbul

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, check out (before 12:00) and transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight details.

✨ End of our services. Optional extra nights in Istanbul are available upon request.

What’s Included ✅

• Arrival & departure airport transfers

• Domestic flight tickets
  (Istanbul–Denizli / Izmir–Kayseri / Kayseri–Istanbul)

• 3 nights in Istanbul with breakfast

• 2 nights in Kusadasi with breakfast

• 2 nights in Cappadocia Cave Hotel with breakfast

• 2 full-day Istanbul tours with lunch

• Half-day Bosphorus Cruise (no lunch)

• 2 full-day Cappadocia tours with lunch

• Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour with lunch

• Ephesus tour with lunch

• Princes’ Islands tour with lunch

• Licensed English-speaking professional guides

• Air-conditioned, non-smoking transportation

• All entrance fees, museum tickets & taxes

Not Included ❌

• Drinks during meals

• Tips for guides & drivers

• Personal expenses

• Optional tours & activities