9-Day Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Antalya Tour by Plane

Tour Style: Small Group Tour
Departure: Daily – All Year Round
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Antalya
Highlights: Bosphorus Cruise, Fairy Chimneys, Underground Cities, Pamukkale Cotton Terraces, Hierapolis, Perge & Aspendos

Tour Overview

Experience the very best of Turkey on this perfectly balanced 9-day Turkey highlights tour, combining iconic history, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters. Travel comfortably by domestic flights and deluxe coaches, stay in boutique and cave hotels, and explore Turkey’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites with professional English-speaking guides.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to see Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Antalya in one seamless, well-organized journey.

DAY 1 – Arrival in Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your boutique hotel in Sultanahmet, the heart of the Old City.
The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore Istanbul at your own pace.

Overnight: Istanbul

DAY 2 – Full Day Istanbul City Tour

(Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Pick-up at 08:30 for a full-day guided tour exploring the magnificent heritage of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul.

Highlights:

• Hippodrome of Constantinople – Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine

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

• Hagia Sophia – One of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces

• Topkapi Palace – Residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years

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

Return to hotel around 17:30.

Overnight: Istanbul

DAY 3 – Half Day Bosphorus Cruise & Flight to Cappadocia

(Breakfast Included)

Pick-up at 08:30 for a scenic half-day tour.

Tour Includes:

• Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) – Aromatic spices, Turkish delights, and local delicacies

• Bosphorus Cruise by Boat – Sail between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, wooden mansions, bridges, and modern waterfront residences

Tour ends around 13:30.
Transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Cappadocia.

Overnight: Cappadocia

DAY 4 – North Cappadocia Tour

(Breakfast & Lunch Included)

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

Highlights:

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – Unique fairy chimneys

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

• Avanos – Traditional pottery workshop using Red River clay

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

• Uchisar Castle – Panoramic views over Cappadocia and Mount Erciyes

Return to hotel around 17:30.

Overnight: Cappadocia

DAY 5 – South Cappadocia Tour & Overnight Bus to Pamukkale

(Breakfast & Lunch Included)

Pick-up at 09:30 for a full-day South Cappadocia Tour.

Highlights:

• Kizilcukur (Red Valley) – Scenic walks and hidden rock churches

• Cavusin Village – One of Cappadocia’s oldest settlements

• Kaymakli Underground City – Ancient multi-level underground refuge

• Pigeon Valley – Spectacular rock formations and pigeon houses

Return to hotel around 17:30.
In the evening, depart by comfortable overnight bus to Pamukkale.

DAY 6 – Arrival in Pamukkale | Free Day

Morning arrival in Pamukkale. Transfer to your spa hotel.
Today is free to relax, enjoy thermal pools, or explore at your leisure.

Overnight: Pamukkale

DAY 7 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour | Bus to Antalya

(Breakfast & Lunch Included)

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

Highlights:

• Pamukkale Cotton Terraces – Natural white travertines

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

After the tour, depart by bus to Antalya.

Overnight: Antalya

DAY 8 – Perge & Aspendos Tour | Flight to Istanbul

(Breakfast & Dinner Included)

After breakfast, depart for a guided archaeological tour.

Highlights:

• Perge Ancient City – One of the best-preserved Roman cities in Turkey

• Aspendos Theatre – The world’s best-preserved Roman theatre

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your evening flight to Istanbul.

DAY 9 – Departure from Istanbul

(Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, check-out before 12:00.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport according to your flight details.
End of services. Optional extra nights in Istanbul are available upon request.

What’s Included

✔ Airport transfers in Istanbul
✔ Domestic flights: Istanbul → Cappadocia / Antalya → Istanbul
✔ Overnight bus: Cappadocia → Pamukkale
✔ 8 nights accommodation with breakfast
✔ Boutique hotel in Istanbul
✔ Cave hotel in Cappadocia
✔ Spa hotel in Pamukkale
✔ Guided Istanbul city tour with lunch
✔ Bosphorus Cruise (half day)
✔ Guided Cappadocia tours (2 days)
✔ Guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour
✔ Guided Perge & Aspendos tour
✔ All entrance fees
✔ Professional English-speaking guides
✔ Air-conditioned, non-smoking transportation

Not Included

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