Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus 5-Day Tour, Lunch Included
Overview
Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus 5-Day Tour, Lunch Included
This five-day tour from Istanbul brings together three of Turkey's best-known destinations. You fly to Cappadocia to explore its fairy chimneys and valleys, continue to Pamukkale for the white travertines and Hierapolis, and visit the ancient Roman city of Ephesus.
Flights, Hotels and Guides Included
Domestic flights, four nights of hotel accommodation, airport and hotel transfers, professional licensed English-speaking guides, four breakfasts and four local lunches are included, along with 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip.
Balloon and ATV Optional Extras
A sunrise hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia and an ATV safari or Turkish night show can be added as optional extras. It is a good choice if you want to see the highlights of Turkey in a short time.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport
- Flight to Cappadocia
- Arrival transfer to your hotel
- Hotel check-in and free time
- Optional ATV safari or Turkish night show
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 - Full-Day Cappadocia Tour
(Optional) Sunrise hot air balloon flight.
After breakfast at the hotel you start your guided Cappadocia tour. The day includes:
- Goreme Panorama
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos pottery workshop
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
- Love Valley
A local lunch is served during the tour, and afterwards you are taken back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Cappadocia to Pamukkale
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight to Denizli
- Arrival transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale
- Free evening to enjoy the thermal hotel
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 4 - Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour
After breakfast at the hotel you begin the Pamukkale tour:
- White travertines
- Ancient city of Hierapolis
- Roman theatre
- Cleopatra Antique Pool (optional)
Lunch is at a local restaurant. You then continue to the Ephesus region, where you visit:
- Library of Celsus
- Great Roman Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- Marble streets
- Temple of Artemis
Afterwards you are transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 - Return to Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free morning, depending on your flight time
- Transfer to Izmir Airport
- Flight back to Istanbul
- Arrival in Istanbul and end of services
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Domestic Flights
- ✓Airport and Hotel Transfers
- ✓4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- ✓Professional Licensed English-Speaking Guide During Tours
- ✓Cappadocia Red Tour
- ✓Cappadocia South Tour
- ✓Ephesus Full-Day Tour
- ✓Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
- ✓4 Breakfasts at Hotels
- ✓4 Local Lunches During Guided Tours
- ✓Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicles
- ✓Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- ✓All Local Taxes and Service Charges
- ✓24/7 WhatsApp Support During Your Trip
- ✕Dinners and Drinks
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Tips for Guides and Drivers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.
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Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus in 5 days from Istanbul: what you need to know
This five-day tour from Istanbul brings together three of Turkey's best-known destinations, from $1,280 per person: the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the white travertines and ancient Hierapolis at Pamukkale, and the Roman city of Ephesus. Domestic flights, four hotel nights, airport and hotel transfers, professional licensed English-speaking guides, four breakfasts and four local lunches, local taxes and 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip are included.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days, 4 nights |
| Price | from $1,280 per person |
| Route | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Istanbul |
| Flights | Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Denizli, Izmir to Istanbul |
| Included | Flights, 4 hotel nights, transfers, licensed guides, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, WhatsApp support |
| Not included | Dinners and drinks, balloon and other optional extras, travel insurance, tips |
Can you see Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus in 5 days?
Yes. Domestic flights make it possible: instead of long overland drives, you fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, from Cappadocia to Denizli for Pamukkale, and home from Izmir after Ephesus. Combined with one full guided day in Cappadocia and a combined Pamukkale and Ephesus day, you see the highlights of all three in five days, with time to enjoy the thermal hotel in Pamukkale.
What does the 5-day itinerary look like?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, hotel check-in, free time; optional ATV safari or Turkish night show |
| Day 2 | Optional sunrise balloon flight; guided tour of Goreme Panorama, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, Avanos pottery workshop, Uchisar Castle viewpoint and Love Valley, with lunch |
| Day 3 | Flight from Cappadocia to Denizli, transfer to Pamukkale, free evening at the thermal hotel |
| Day 4 | Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis and its Roman theatre, optional Cleopatra Antique Pool; lunch; Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, marble streets, Temple of Artemis; overnight in Kusadasi |
| Day 5 | Free morning depending on your flight, transfer to Izmir Airport, flight to Istanbul |
How does this compare with our other multi-region tours?
| Tour | Destinations | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| This tour | Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus in 5 days | $1,280 |
| Ephesus and Pamukkale 2-day tour with flights and hotel | Ephesus and Pamukkale only | $675 |
| Cappadocia 3-day tour with Red and Green tours | Cappadocia only, both tours | $1,050 |
| Private Turkey tour package, 8 days | A longer private itinerary | $2,250 per person |
| Grand Turkey tour package, 10 days | A longer journey around Turkey | $2,800 per person |
What are the optional extras?
In Cappadocia you can add a sunrise balloon flight on the morning of day two, from $199 for the standard flight, and on the first evening the sunset ATV safari from $65 or the Turkish night dinner show from $80. At Pamukkale, swimming in the Cleopatra Antique Pool among sunken ancient columns is optional and paid locally.
Can you walk on the Pamukkale travertines?
Yes, barefoot. Shoes are not allowed on the travertine terraces to protect the white calcium deposits, so bring a bag to carry your shoes and wear clothes you can roll up if you want to paddle in the warm pools.
When is the best time for this tour?
April to June and September to November are ideal for all three regions: mild in Cappadocia, comfortable for walking at Ephesus, and pleasant on the white terraces of Pamukkale, which reflect strong sunlight in summer. July and August are hot at Ephesus and Pamukkale, so an early start helps. Winter is quieter and cooler, with snow possible in Cappadocia.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes for Ephesus and the valleys, sandals or a bag for your shoes at Pamukkale, swimwear for the thermal pools, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, layers for cool Cappadocia mornings, and your passport or ID for the domestic flights.
How do you book?
Choose your date on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us if you want to add the balloon or an evening activity. We confirm your flights and hotels in writing, and you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Cappadocia tours, Ephesus tours, Pamukkale tours and Turkey tour packages.
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