15-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale
15 daysIstanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, EphesusGroup tourSet departure days
Package prices
Per person, two sharing a room.
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€1,626€1,463 - Middle Class hotelsComfort
€2,150€1,935 - High Class hotelsLuxury
€3,632€3,269
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Your route
3 stops · 14 nights
- 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.
- 14 hotel nightsThree or four nights at every base
- 5 full free daysFour in Istanbul and one in Kusadasi
- Bosphorus lunch cruiseA separate afternoon on a shared boat
- Domestic flights includedCappadocia–Izmir includes a connection
- Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
- Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.
Overview
Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale, with five full free days along the way. This fifteen-day route includes four nights in Istanbul at each end and three each in Cappadocia and Kusadasi. Show more overviewShow less
This 15-day Turkey tour combines Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with longer hotel stays. Spend four nights in Istanbul at each end and three nights each in Cappadocia and Kusadasi. Five full free days leave time for neighbourhood walks, independent visits and a break on the Aegean coast.
A separate Bosphorus lunch cruise and Old City morning begin the sightseeing. Continue with the Red and Yellow tours, Ephesus and Pamukkale before flying back to Istanbul for three consecutive free days. Fourteen hotel nights, domestic flights and listed transfers are included, with optional Cappadocia activities available around the guided visits.
To redistribute the free days or add another night at your favourite stop, use our custom Turkey itinerary planner.
More time in each destination
- Four Istanbul nights at each endAn Old City tour, a lunch cruise and independent city time.
- Three nights in Cappadocia and KusadasiComplete the guided visits from the same hotel base.
- Three free days before departureExplore more of Istanbul after the final domestic flight.
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Itinerary
15 days · 14 nights in 3 places
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Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
Settle into your hotel for the first four-night city stay.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 4Day 2: A Free Day in Istanbul
Ease into the holiday with a day of your own.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Explore at your own pace
Walk around your neighbourhood, pause at a café or visit a museum. Independent outings, local transport and other meals are at your own expense.
A full free day after breakfast, before the cruise and Old City visits.
Day 3: Bosphorus Lunch Cruise
Enjoy lunch on the water between Istanbul’s two shores.Overnight: Istanbul · night 3 of 4Meals: Breakfast and cruise lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 3 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast and cruise lunch
- Transport: Shared boat cruise · Hotel pickup and return
Schedule
- 14:00Hotel pickup for the cruise
Travel to the boat for the afternoon departure.
Approximate hotel pickup.
- 14:30Cruise with lunch aboard
See the Golden Horn and Bosphorus from a shared boat in both Group and Private options. There is no guide aboard.
Places you’ll visit
- Bosphorus Strait
- Golden Horn
About these 2 places
- Bosphorus Strait
- Look along the European and Asian shores at waterfront houses, palaces and bridges.
- Golden Horn
- See the inlet beside the historic centre and its waterfront skyline.
- 17:00Cruise ends and hotel transfer
Return to your hotel after disembarking.
Approximate cruise finish; hotel arrival follows the transfer.
Day 4: Istanbul Old City Morning Tour
Visit the historic landmarks before time at the Grand Bazaar.Overnight: Istanbul · night 4 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 4 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transport: Hotel pickup
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 08:30Pickup for the Old City
Explore the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia before the Grand Bazaar.
Places you’ll visit
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome and Obelisks
- Hagia Sophia
- Grand Bazaar
About these 4 places
- Blue Mosque
- See the tiled interior and domes of the Ottoman mosque.
- Hippodrome and Obelisks
- Walk through the former racing ground beside its surviving monuments.
- Hagia Sophia
- Explore the building’s long history beneath its great dome.
- Grand Bazaar
- Browse the covered shopping lanes after the guided morning.
- 12:30Finish at the Grand Bazaar
Finish at the bazaar or its Sunday replacement and spend the afternoon independently. Lunch is separate. Group arranges its own hotel return; Private includes a return transfer after the guided morning.
On Sunday, an alternative shopping stop replaces the closed bazaar.
Day 5: Flight to Cappadocia
Begin three nights among Cappadocia’s rock formations.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 3Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flights: Istanbul–Cappadocia flight
- Transport: Airport transfers
Schedule
- After breakfastCheckout and airport transfer
Meet your driver for the journey to your departure airport in Istanbul.
Pickup follows the booked flight.
- Flight scheduleFly to Cappadocia
The included flight takes about 90 minutes.
Departure varies with season and seat availability.
- Arrival transfer and hotel check-in
Meet your transfer and travel to your cave or stone hotel.
Hotel arrival follows the flight and transfer; normal check-in time applies.
Day 6: Cappadocia Red Tour
Explore fairy chimneys, cave rooms and the pottery of Avanos.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Red Tour hotel pickup
Begin around 10:00–10:30 with the northern valleys, Avanos and Zelve.
Places you’ll visit
- Pasabag
- Devrent Valley
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Goreme Panorama
- Uchisar Castle Exterior
About these 6 places
- Pasabag
- Walk beside fairy chimneys with stone caps and rooms cut into their sides.
- Devrent Valley
- Find familiar shapes, including the camel formation, among the eroded rocks.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop
- Watch local clay being shaped by hand at a pottery demonstration.
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Explore the rooms and places of worship of a former rock-cut village.
- Goreme Panorama
- Look across the town and surrounding valleys from the viewpoint.
- Uchisar Castle Exterior
- View the tall rock citadel from outside; this stop does not include entry or the climb.
- 16:00–17:00Finish the tour and return
Return to the hotel, or add one ATV, horse or camel ride lasting about one hour.
Approximate sightseeing finish; rides are optional extras.
- 20:00Optional Turkish Night show
An evening show with dinner and local drinks is available to book.
Approximate pickup for this optional activity.
Optional at sunrise
Not included · add it while you book
Day 7: Cappadocia Yellow Tour
See the valleys and explore a city beneath the ground.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 3 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 3 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Yellow Tour pickup
Begin around 10:00–10:30 with an underground city, the southern valleys and Cavusin.
Places you’ll visit
- Underground City
- Rose Valley
- Pigeon Valley
- Cavusin Village
About these 4 places
- Underground City
- Follow linked rooms and passages below ground, with steps and some low ceilings.
- Rose Valley
- See the pink-toned ridges and carved openings across the valley. Join an optional walk of up to two hours, or wait with the vehicle.
- Pigeon Valley
- Look for the pigeon houses cut into the cliffs and hear how farmers used them.
- Cavusin Village
- View the exposed rooms of the older rock-cut settlement above the village.
- 16:00–17:00Complete the tour and return
Travel back to your hotel before tomorrow’s journey to the Aegean coast.
Approximate sightseeing finish.
Day 8: Fly to Izmir and Transfer to Kusadasi
Reach your Aegean base for a three-night stay.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 3Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flights: Connecting flight to Izmir
- Transport: Airport transfers
Schedule
- After breakfastCheckout and airport pickup
Take your luggage and travel to the Cappadocia departure airport.
Pickup is arranged around the booked flight.
- Flight scheduleConnecting flight to Izmir
Change aircraft during the included journey to the Aegean coast.
Departure and connection times vary with season and seat availability.
- Transfer to Kusadasi
Meet your driver at Izmir airport and continue to your hotel.
Hotel arrival follows both flights and the road transfer.
Day 9: A Free Day in Kusadasi
Take time for the harbour, a beach or the hotel.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 3Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Independent time on the Aegean coast
Walk along the harbour, arrange a beach visit or relax at the hotel. Transport, beach services, extra activities and other meals are at your own expense.
A full free day after breakfast, before tomorrow’s Ephesus excursion.
Day 10: Ephesus and the Nearby Sacred Sites
Walk ancient streets to the Library of Celsus and theatre.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Transport: Tour transport · Hotel pickup and return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 08:30Ephesus tour pickup
Leave after breakfast for Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. 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 the main streets past public buildings, the Library of Celsus and the theatre.
- House of Virgin Mary
- Visit the small sanctuary in the wooded hills near Ephesus.
- Temple of Artemis
- See the remains of the temple once counted among the ancient Seven Wonders.
- 15:00Finish the visits and return
Travel back to your hotel and enjoy the remaining afternoon independently.
Approximate sightseeing finish; hotel arrival follows the drive.
Day 11: Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Flight to Istanbul
Visit the white terraces before four final nights in Istanbul.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 4Meals: Breakfast and lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Flights: Denizli–Istanbul flight
- Transport: Tour transport · Airport transfers · Road transfer to Pamukkale
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 07:00Breakfast, checkout and road pickup
Travel about 2½ hours from Kusadasi to Pamukkale.
Road pickup is after breakfast.
- 10:30–15:00Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits
Walk along the open terrace section and explore Hierapolis above the springs.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Walk barefoot along the open visitor section of the white mineral terraces.
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- See the theatre, streets and bath remains of the city above the hot springs.
- Cleopatra Pool
- Ancient columns lie beneath the warm pool water. Swimming costs extra and depends on access and time before your airport transfer.
- After sightseeingTransfer to Denizli airport
Continue to the airport after the full sightseeing itinerary.
Approximate airport-transfer departure.
- EveningFly to Istanbul
The included domestic flight takes about one hour.
Departure varies with season and seat availability.
- Istanbul arrival and hotel transfer
Meet your driver and travel to the hotel for four nights.
Your Istanbul arrival airport may differ from the airport used on day 5.
Day 12: A Free Day Back in Istanbul
Rest after the journey or start exploring more of the city.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- Choose your own visits
Take a quiet day after the flight or visit a museum at your own pace. Independent outings, local transport and other meals are at your own expense.
The first of three full free days after breakfast, with no scheduled tour or transfer.
Day 13: Explore Istanbul Independently
Use a full day for either shore of the city.Overnight: Istanbul · night 3 of 4Meals: BreakfastDay 14: Your Final Full Day in Istanbul
Keep time for the places and purchases still on your list.Overnight: Istanbul · night 4 of 4Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Istanbul · night 4 of 4
- Meals: Breakfast
Schedule
- A final day at your own pace
Visit a place still on your list, browse the shops or relax before departure. Independent outings, local transport and other meals are at your own expense.
A third full free day after breakfast, before tomorrow’s departure transfer.
Day 15: Departure from Istanbul
Complete the trip with your included airport transfer.Meals: Breakfast if departure time permitsIncluded today
- Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits
- Transport: Departure airport transfer
Schedule
- Hotel checkout and airport transfer
Travel to your departure airport in Istanbul for your onward flight.
Pickup follows your flight; normal hotel checkout applies.
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What's included
Included in your package4
Hotels and meals
- 14 hotel nights: Istanbul 4, Cappadocia 3, Kusadasi 3 and Istanbul 4 final nights
- Hotel breakfast on days 2–14; day 15 when departure allows
- Cruise lunch on day 3 and tour lunches on days 6, 7, 10 and 11
Sightseeing and cruise
- Five guided land-tour days: Istanbul Old City, Cappadocia Red and Yellow tours, Ephesus, and Pamukkale with Hierapolis
- Licensed guides, listed entrance tickets and tour transport. Private includes hotel return after the Old City morning
- Shared Bosphorus lunch cruise with hotel pickup and return
Domestic flights and transfers
- Istanbul–Cappadocia flight, connecting Cappadocia–Izmir journey and Denizli–Istanbul flight
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- Listed airport transfers and the road journey from Kusadasi to Pamukkale
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included7
- International flights, visa charges and travel insurance
- Arrival-day meals, unlisted lunches, dinners and drinks
- Group: hotel return after the Old City morning tour
- Optional balloon flights, balloon watching, ATV, horse or camel rides, and Turkish Night show
- Swimming in Cleopatra Pool and beach services
- Independent visits, their transport and entrance tickets
- Extra baggage, personal purchases, tips, early check-in and late checkout
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
River Hotel1 / 6Save 10%Standard Class
Budget
€1,626€1,463per person- Double or twin room
- €1,463
- Single room
- €2,062
- Triple room
- €1,393
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Dora Pera Hotel1 / 6Save 10%Middle Class
Comfort
€2,150€1,935per person- Double or twin room
- €1,935
- Single room
- €2,851
- Triple room
- €1,830
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Holiday Inn Istanbul City Hotel1 / 6Save 10%High Class
Luxury
€3,632€3,269per person- Double or twin room
- €3,269
- Single room
- €5,051
- Triple room
- €2,779
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Compare packages
These shorter routes visit the same main regions, but they change the Istanbul sightseeing, flight-day pace and time left for independent plans.
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| Comparison | 7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour with FlightsFit the main sights into a week, retaining the Kusadasi free day but combining tours and flights. | 10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour with FlightsAdd the Two Continents excursion in a ten-day route, with one free day back in Istanbul. | This tour15-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & PamukkaleThree- and four-night hotel stays, with five full days to plan independently. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip length and hotel nights | 7 days; 6 hotel nights | 10 days; 9 hotel nights | 15 days; 14 hotel nights |
| Istanbul sightseeing | Old City morning and lunch cruise on one day; no Grand Bazaar stop | Old City morning and Two Continents tour with a Bosphorus cruise | Separate Old City morning and Bosphorus lunch cruise |
| Full free days | 1 in Kusadasi; no final Istanbul hotel night | 1 in Istanbul; no Kusadasi free day | 5: 4 Istanbul and 1 Kusadasi |
| Cappadocia and onward travel | 1 night; Red Tour on arrival and flight after Yellow; Pamukkale before Ephesus | 2 nights; Red Tour on arrival, separate onward flight day; Ephesus before Pamukkale | 3 nights; separate arrival and onward flight days; Ephesus before Pamukkale |
| From price | €1,053 | €1,249 | €1,463 |
| View tour: 7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour with Flights | View tour: 10-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour with Flights |
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7-Day Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour with Flights & Two Free DaysChoose seven days focused on those two destinations, with a full free day in each and no Aegean extension.
Good to know
Details about free time, the cruise and travel between hotel bases.
Please note
- The full free days are day 2 in Istanbul, day 9 in Kusadasi, and days 12–14 in Istanbul.
- The Bosphorus cruise uses a shared boat, with lunch aboard and no guide.
- Day 8 includes a connecting flight from Cappadocia to Izmir and the transfer to Kusadasi.
- Take your luggage after checkout on day 11: Pamukkale is followed by the Denizli airport transfer and Istanbul flight.
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- The optional Gulludere walk can take up to two hours; the underground city has steps and some low, narrow passages.
- Normal hotel check-in and checkout times apply throughout the trip.
- Flight times depend on availability; transfers 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
- 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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Which days are completely free?
Days 2, 12, 13 and 14 in Istanbul, plus day 9 in Kusadasi. The morning before the cruise and the afternoon after the Old City tour give you extra free time too.
What does the Bosphorus lunch cruise include?
The afternoon cruise includes lunch aboard, hotel pickup and return. The boat is shared in both Group and Private options, with no guide aboard. Drinks cost extra.
How do we travel from Cappadocia to Kusadasi?
A connecting flight takes you to Izmir on day 8, followed by a transfer to your Kusadasi hotel. The next day is free before the Ephesus tour.
Do we return to Kusadasi after Pamukkale?
No. Take your luggage after checkout on day 11. The full tour is followed by a transfer to Denizli airport and the flight to Istanbul for four final nights.
When can I add a balloon flight?
At sunrise on day 6, before breakfast and the Red Tour. The optional flight lasts about one hour and is available from age 6, subject to weather and operating approval.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
| Spanish | Not offered | Available |
| Italian | Not offered | Available |
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
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