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13-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Antalya

13 daysIstanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale +1Group tourSet departure days

Scarlet gown leaning in at a cut rock front as the sun breaks over a valley full of envelopes, Cappadocia

Package prices

Per person, two sharing a room.

  • Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
  • Guaranteed departuresRuns on set days. Your booking goes ahead even if nobody else joins.

Your route

4 stops · 12 nights

  1. Istanbul2 nights
  2. Cappadocia2 nights
  3. Kusadasi2 nights
  4. Antalya5 nights
  5. Istanbul1 night
  • Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
  • Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
  • 12 hotel nightsFive nights at one Antalya hotel
  • 3 full free days in AntalyaDays 8, 9 and 10
  • 6 guided sightseeing daysIncludes an Old City morning and Antalya boat trip
  • Antalya waterfalls and boat tripA guided city day after your three free days
  • Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
  • Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.

Overview

See Istanbul's Old City, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale before a five-night stay on the Antalya coast. Three full free days at the same hotel come before a guided day of waterfalls, Kaleici and a boat trip. Show more overview

This 13-day Turkey tour combines guided sightseeing with a longer stay on the Mediterranean coast. Begin in Istanbul’s Old City, fly to Cappadocia for the Red and Yellow tours, then visit Ephesus from Kusadasi. Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis come next, before the road journey to Antalya.

Five nights at one Antalya hotel give you three full free days, followed by a city tour with waterfalls, Kaleici and a boat trip. Return to Istanbul for your final night before departure. The package includes 12 hotel nights, domestic flights, listed transfers and six guided sightseeing days.

Keep three free Antalya days and add Perge, a Bosphorus lunch cruise and a road journey through Konya on our 17-day Turkey holiday.

Sightseeing with time to stay by the sea

  • Five nights in AntalyaThree free days and a guided city tour from the same hotel.
  • Cappadocia, Ephesus and PamukkaleTwo Cappadocia tours, an Ephesus day trip and Pamukkale on the road to Antalya.
  • Domestic travel arrangedFlights and listed transfers connect your hotel stays.

Itinerary

13 days · 12 nights in 4 places

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  1. Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul

    Settle into your hotel before the Old City visits tomorrow.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2
    • Transport: Airport transfer

    Schedule

    1. Airport pickup and hotel transfer

      Meet your transfer representative at arrivals and travel to your Istanbul hotel.

      Pickup follows your arriving flight; room access follows hotel check-in time.

    Next · Day 2Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
  2. Day 2: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

    See Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the old chariot-racing square.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Transport: Hotel pickup
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Meet your Old City guide

      Leave your hotel after breakfast for the guided morning visits.

      Approximate hotel pickup.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Hippodrome
      • Blue Mosque
      • Hagia Sophia
      • Grand Bazaar
      About these 4 places
      Hippodrome
      See the obelisks and Serpent Column in the square that once held Byzantine chariot races.
      Blue Mosque
      Visit the courtyard and blue-tiled interior of this working mosque, around its prayer schedule.
      Hagia Sophia
      Look up into the vast domed space as your guide explains its Byzantine and Ottoman history.
      Grand Bazaar
      Wander covered lanes of jewellery, rugs and crafts after the guided morning.
    2. 12:30
      Finish at the Grand Bazaar

      Finish at the Grand Bazaar or its Sunday replacement, then explore independently. Lunch is separate. Group arranges its own hotel return; Private includes a return transfer after the guided morning.

      Another shopping stop replaces the bazaar on Sunday.

    Next · Day 3Fly to Cappadocia for the Red Tour
  3. Day 3: Fly to Cappadocia for the Red Tour

    Walk among fairy chimneys and through Zelve’s cave village.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 2Meals: Lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 2
    • Meals: Lunch
    • Flights: Flight to Cappadocia
    • Transport: Tour transport · Airport transfers
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. Early morning
      Check out and transfer to the airport

      Leave your Istanbul hotel before breakfast for the morning flight.

      Pickup is arranged for your flight.

    2. Morning
      Fly to Cappadocia

      Your included flight takes about 90 minutes.

      Flight times vary by season and availability.

    3. Arrival meeting and tour transfer

      Meet your driver after landing and continue to the Red Tour.

      Pickup follows your actual flight arrival.

    4. 10:00–10:30
      Cappadocia Red Tour

      Explore Pasabag, Zelve and the other northern Cappadocia stops with your guide.

      Hotel pickups begin around 09:30.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Pasabag
      • Devrent Valley
      • Zelve Open Air Museum
      • Avanos Pottery Workshop
      • Goreme Panorama
      • Uchisar Castle View
      About these 6 places
      Pasabag
      Walk beside tall fairy chimneys with wide stone caps and carved openings.
      Devrent Valley
      Pick out animal-like shapes among the naturally eroded rocks.
      Zelve Open Air Museum
      Follow paths between cave homes and old places of worship in the former rock village.
      Avanos Pottery Workshop
      Watch local clay take shape on a potter’s wheel.
      Goreme Panorama
      Look across the town and the ridges that surround its stone buildings.
      Uchisar Castle View
      See the large rock fortress from outside; this stop does not include climbing it.
    5. 16:00–17:00
      Finish sightseeing and check in

      Transfer to your cave or stone hotel and enjoy a free evening.

      Approximate tour finish; check-in follows the transfer.

    Next · Day 4Cappadocia Yellow Tour
  4. Day 4: Cappadocia Yellow Tour

    Explore valley scenery, Cavusin and rooms beneath the ground.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2
    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 09:30
      Yellow Tour pickup

      Set off for the valleys, Cavusin and an underground city.

      Sightseeing begins around 10:00–10:30.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Rose Valley
      • Underground City
      • Cavusin Village
      • Pigeon Valley
      About these 4 places
      Rose Valley
      See Rose Valley's pink ridges and the rooms and churches carved into the slopes. The walk is optional and takes up to two hours; you can wait by the vehicle.
      Underground City
      Explore rooms joined by low passages and steps, with storage areas and ventilation shafts.
      Cavusin Village
      Look at the old cave homes on the rocky hillside above the village.
      Pigeon Valley
      Spot the small pigeon houses cut into the cliff faces.
    2. 16:00–17:00
      Return to your hotel

      Finish the day’s visits and head back for your second night in Cappadocia.

      Approximate sightseeing finish.

    Optional at sunrise

    Not included · add it while you book

    Next · Day 5Fly to Izmir and Stay in Kusadasi
  5. Day 5: Fly to Izmir and Stay in Kusadasi

    Travel to the Aegean coast before your day at Ephesus.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 2Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 2
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Flights: Connecting flight to Izmir
    • Transport: Airport and Kusadasi hotel transfers

    Schedule

    1. After breakfast
      Check out and transfer to the airport

      Bring your luggage after breakfast for the airport pickup.

      Pickup follows your booked flight.

    2. Flight schedule
      Connecting flight to Izmir

      Fly from Cappadocia to Izmir with a change of aircraft along the way.

      Departure and connection times depend on the booked flights.

    3. Izmir arrival and Kusadasi transfer

      Meet your driver on arrival and travel to your hotel for check-in.

      Hotel arrival follows your flights and road transfer.

    Next · Day 6Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary
  6. Day 6: Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary

    Walk ancient streets towards the Library of Celsus and theatre.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 2
    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Pickup for Ephesus

      Leave after breakfast and travel to the ancient city.

      Sightseeing starts around 09:30.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Ephesus Ancient City
      • House of Virgin Mary
      • Temple of Artemis
      About these 3 places
      Ephesus Ancient City
      Follow excavated streets past public buildings to the Library of Celsus and the large theatre.
      House of Virgin Mary
      Visit the small chapel in the wooded hills, a pilgrimage site associated with Mary.
      Temple of Artemis
      See the remaining column and foundations of the sanctuary once counted among the Seven Wonders.
    2. 15:00
      Finish the visits and return to Kusadasi

      Travel back to your hotel after sightseeing, with the evening free.

      Approximate tour finish; hotel arrival follows the drive.

    Next · Day 7Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Onward to Antalya
  7. Day 7: Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Onward to Antalya

    See white mineral terraces before your five-night coastal stay.Overnight: Antalya · night 1 of 5Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Antalya · night 1 of 5
    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport · Road transfers to Pamukkale and Antalya
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 07:00
      Breakfast, checkout and departure

      Bring your bags for the drive from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, about 2½ hours.

      Have breakfast before the road pickup.

    2. 10:30
      Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing

      Walk the permitted terrace section and explore Hierapolis above the thermal springs.

      Visits finish around 15:00.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Pamukkale Travertines
      • Hierapolis
      • Cleopatra Antique Pool
      About these 3 places
      Pamukkale Travertines
      See the white terraces formed by mineral-rich spring water; remove your shoes on the designated walking section.
      Hierapolis
      Explore the remains of an ancient spa city above the terraces, including its theatre and streets.
      Cleopatra Antique Pool
      Ancient stonework lies beneath the warm pool water. Swimming costs extra and depends on access and time before the onward journey to Antalya.
    3. Road transfer to Antalya

      Continue after sightseeing on the road journey of about four hours.

      After sightseeing finishes around 15:00; allow about four hours for the road journey.

    4. Check into your Antalya hotel

      Settle in for five nights, including three full free days and an Antalya city tour.

      Hotel arrival follows the road transfer.

    Next · Day 8A Free Day on the Antalya Coast
  8. Day 8: A Free Day on the Antalya Coast

    Spend your first full coastal day at the beach or relaxing.Overnight: Antalya · night 2 of 5Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Antalya · night 2 of 5
    • Meals: Breakfast

    Schedule

    1. Make your own plans

      Enjoy an unhurried day by the coast and return to the same hotel tonight.

      A full free day after breakfast, with no scheduled sightseeing or transfers.

    Next · Day 9Antalya at Your Own Pace
  9. Day 9: Antalya at Your Own Pace

    Keep the day open for a personal outing or more time by the sea.Overnight: Antalya · night 3 of 5Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Antalya · night 3 of 5
    • Meals: Breakfast

    Schedule

    1. Another day to yourself

      Explore locally or spend time by the sea; independent outings and local transport cost extra.

      A second full free day at the same hotel, with no scheduled excursion.

    Next · Day 10Your Third Free Day in Antalya
  10. Day 10: Your Third Free Day in Antalya

    Enjoy a final free day before tomorrow’s guided city tour.Overnight: Antalya · night 4 of 5Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Antalya · night 4 of 5
    • Meals: Breakfast

    Schedule

    1. Beach time or independent exploring

      Choose how to spend the day, with any transport and optional activities arranged separately.

      Your third full free day before the guided Antalya tour tomorrow.

    Next · Day 11Antalya Waterfalls, Old Town and Boat Trip
  11. Day 11: Antalya Waterfalls, Old Town and Boat Trip

    See waterfalls and Kaleici, then view the coast from the water.Overnight: Antalya · night 5 of 5Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Antalya · night 5 of 5
    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport · Panoramic boat trip
    • Guide: Licensed guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance tickets

    Schedule

    1. 09:30
      Pickup for Antalya sightseeing

      Set off for the waterfalls, Kaleici and a boat trip along the coast.

      The tour returns in the late afternoon.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Duden Waterfall
      • Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
      • Kaleici Old Town
      • Panoramic Boat Trip
      About these 4 places
      Duden Waterfall
      See the cascade and green riverside park from the paths beside the falls.
      Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
      Watch the water drop from the coastal cliffs into the sea.
      Kaleici Old Town
      Walk lanes lined with old houses above Antalya’s harbour.
      Panoramic Boat Trip
      See Antalya’s harbour and cliffs from the water on the included boat trip, subject to weather and sea conditions.
    2. Return to the hotel

      Head back after sightseeing for your fifth and final Antalya night.

      Return in the late afternoon; the exact time depends on the final visits and traffic.

    Next · Day 12Return Flight to Istanbul
  12. Day 12: Return Flight to Istanbul

    Finish your coastal stay and spend the last night in Istanbul.Overnight: Istanbul · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Istanbul · 1 night
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Flights: Flight to Istanbul
    • Transport: Airport and Istanbul hotel transfers

    Schedule

    1. Breakfast and checkout

      Leave your room at the hotel’s normal checkout time.

      Any free time before pickup depends on your booked flight.

    2. Flight schedule
      Transfer to Antalya airport

      Travel from your hotel to the airport for your included flight.

      Pickup is arranged for the booked flight.

    3. Evening
      Fly to Istanbul

      The flight from Antalya takes about 75 minutes.

      Flight times vary by season and availability.

    4. Istanbul arrival and hotel transfer

      Meet your transfer representative after landing and check in for one night.

      Arrival airport may differ from your earlier Istanbul departure airport.

    Next · Day 13Departure from Istanbul
  13. Day 13: Departure from Istanbul

    Your included airport transfer completes the trip.Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits

    Included today

    • Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits
    • Transport: Departure transfer

    Schedule

    1. Hotel checkout and airport transfer

      Travel to your departure airport in Istanbul for your onward flight.

      Pickup follows your international flight; breakfast depends on departure time.

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What's included

Included in your package4

  • Hotels and meals
    • 12 hotel nights: Istanbul 3, Cappadocia 2, Kusadasi 2 and Antalya 5
    • Breakfast on day 2 and days 4–12; day 13 when departure time allows
    • Lunch on days 3, 4, 6, 7 and 11
  • Guided tours and tickets
    • Old City morning tour, Cappadocia Red and Yellow tours, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Antalya city tour
    • Professional guides, listed entrance tickets and tour transport. Private includes hotel return after the Old City morning
    • Panoramic boat trip during the Antalya tour
  • Flights and transfers
    • Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Izmir with a connection, and Antalya–Istanbul flight journeys
    • 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
    • Listed airport transfers and the road journey from Pamukkale to Antalya
  • Local taxes and service charges

Not included6

  • International flights
  • Arrival-day meals, breakfast on day 3, unlisted lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Group: hotel return after the Old City morning tour
  • Swimming in Cleopatra Pool
  • Optional balloon flights, rides, shows and free-day outings
  • Personal expenses

Hotel classes

Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.

  • Sogut Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Sogut Hotel1 / 6

    Standard Class

    Budget

    €1,581per person
    Double or twin room
    €1,581
    Single room
    €2,174
    Triple room
    €1,492

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Pierre Loti Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Pierre Loti Hotel1 / 6

    Middle Class

    Comfort

    €2,098per person
    Double or twin room
    €2,098
    Single room
    €3,155
    Triple room
    €1,908

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Rixos Pera Istanbul
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Rixos Pera Istanbul1 / 6

    High Class

    Luxury

    €3,359per person
    Double or twin room
    €3,359
    Single room
    €4,969
    Triple room
    €2,890

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

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Trip length and hotel nights11 days; 10 hotel nights13 days; 12 hotel nights17 days; 16 hotel nights
Free time in Antalya5 nights; 4 full free days5 nights; 3 full free days6 nights; 3 full free days
Guided sightseeingRed and Yellow Tours and Pamukkale; no guided Old City, Ephesus or Antalya city visitsOld City morning, Red and Yellow Tours, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Antalya city with boat tripSame main guided routes, plus Perge, Aspendos, Side and Manavgat; separate Bosphorus lunch cruise
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Good to know

Details for the sightseeing days and your Antalya stay.

Please note

  • The Cappadocia–Izmir flight journey on day 5 includes a connection.
  • Day 3 starts before breakfast; breakfast is included before the 07:00 road departure on day 7.
  • Antalya Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach; High Class offers a beachfront hotel.
  • Take your luggage on day 7: the Pamukkale visit continues directly to Antalya.
Show 4 more notes
  • Underground passages and ancient sites have steps and uneven ground; the Gulludere walk is optional.
  • Optional sunrise balloon activities fit on day 4, after your first Cappadocia hotel night.
  • Flight times depend on availability; airport pickups follow your confirmed itinerary.
  • Cleopatra’s Pool swimming costs extra and depends on access and the day’s schedule.

What to bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Sun protection
  • Swimwear for free days
  • A light layer for early mornings
  • Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)

Cancellation

How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.

  • More than 90 days75% back
  • 61 to 90 days70% back
  • 31 to 60 days60% back
  • 16 to 30 days30% back
  • 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund

Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.

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Questions travellers ask

How much free time do I have in Antalya?

Three full days, on days 8–10. You stay five nights in total, arriving after Pamukkale on day 7 and joining the Antalya city tour on day 11.

Is my Antalya hotel on the beach?

Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach. Choose High Class for a beachfront hotel.

Is the flight from Cappadocia to Izmir direct?

No, this journey includes a connection. Day 5 is set aside for the flights, airport transfers and your Kusadasi hotel arrival.

When can I add a Cappadocia balloon ride?

Before the Yellow Tour on day 4. It costs extra and requires suitable weather and flight approval; passengers must be at least 6.

Do I return to Kusadasi after Pamukkale?

No. Bring your luggage on day 7: after the tour, your included road transfer takes you to Antalya for the five-night stay.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Languages and tour types
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SpanishNot offeredAvailable
ItalianNot offeredAvailable

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