Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
- Meet & greet at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfer to your hotel in the city center
- Free time for rest or self-exploration
- Optional: Bosphorus dinner cruise or traditional Turkish night (upon request)
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2: Full-Day Historical Tour of Istanbul
- 09:00 AM: Pick-up from the hotel for a guided city tour
- Visit key landmarks:
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Hippodrome Square
- Grand Bazaar
- Lunch at a local restaurant (included)
- 5:00 PM: Return to hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3: Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour
- Early morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Kayseri/Nevşehir
- Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin the North Cappadocia Tour
- Visits include:
- Devrent Valley
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Avanos pottery workshop
- Goreme Open-Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle panoramic view
- Lunch at a local restaurant (included)
- Check-in to cave or boutique hotel
- Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 4: Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya
- 08:00 AM: Depart from hotel in Cappadocia
- Travel through the Central Anatolian plateau with a stop in Konya
- Lunch in Konya (at your own expense)
- Continue journey to Pamukkale
- 07:00 PM: Arrival and check-in at hotel in Pamukkale
- Free time to relax or explore the surroundings
- Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 5: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour – Return to Istanbul
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast & hotel check-out
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Scenic drive to Pamukkale site
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided tour of ancient Hierapolis
- Visit the Necropolis, Theatre, and Cleopatra’s Pool (optional entrance fee for swimming)
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch break (not included)
- 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM: Explore the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Visit Pamukkale Natural Lake & Park
- 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM: Transfer to Denizli Airport
- 05:30 PM: Flight to Istanbul
- Arrival and transfer to hotel
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 6: Departure from Istanbul
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Hotel check-out
- Private airport transfer for international departure
- End of services
Licensed professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation with daily breakfast included
Lunch included on tour days
Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul to Cappadocia and Pamukkale to Istanbul
Intercity bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Domestic baggage allowance: 15 kg checked luggage and 8 kg hand luggage per person (additional baggage approx. $2 per kg)
Roundtrip airport transfers in all cities
- Skip-the-line express entrance tickets for museums and historical sites
- Dinner and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and tips
- Hot air balloon ride (optional and can be booked separately)
- Optional additional tours or activities during free time
Domestic flights have a baggage allowance of 15 kg for checked luggage and 8 kg for hand luggage. Extra baggage fees apply.
The hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is optional and subject to weather conditions. It must be booked in advance.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, flight schedules, or operational reasons.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some sites involve walking on uneven terrain.
Passports and any necessary visas must be valid and carried by all travelers.
Some sites may have entrance fees included; optional activities might require extra charges.
- Comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Weather-appropriate clothing, including layers for varying temperatures
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Small backpack or day bag for daily essentials
- Valid passport and any necessary travel documents
- Personal medications and toiletries
- Cash or credit card for personal expenses and optional activities