4-Day Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul via Konya
4 daysCappadocia, PamukkaleGroup tourDaily departures

Package prices
Per person, two sharing a room.
- Standard Class hotelsBudget
€847€762 - Middle Class hotelsComfort
€971€874 - High Class hotelsLuxury
€1,166€1,049
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Your route
2 stops · 3 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.
- Three overnight hotel staysTwo Cappadocia nights and one Pamukkale night
- Daytime drive via KonyaAbout two hours of independent time
- Three guided tour daysRed, Yellow and Pamukkale routes
- Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
- Guided in English, SpanishAlso in Italian on private tours.
- Group tourA shared coach and guide on the sightseeing days
Overview
Sleep in Pamukkale before visiting the white terraces. This four-day trip combines Cappadocia's Red and Yellow Tours with a daytime drive via Konya and a Pamukkale hotel night. Show more overviewShow less
Stay two nights in one Cappadocia cave or stone hotel. The Red Tour visits Pasabag, Zelve and Avanos on day 1. The Yellow Tour adds valleys, Cavusin and an underground city on day 2.
Day 3 is set aside for the drive to Pamukkale. Stop in Konya for about two hours on your own. Your driver handles the journey; guiding, entry fees and lunch at the stop are separate.
After a night in Pamukkale, have breakfast before the tour pickup around 10:30. Explore the terraces and Hierapolis, then fly from Denizli to Istanbul. Your final airport-to-hotel transfer is included.
The package covers two flights, three hotel nights and three guided days. Breakfast is included on days 2–4, with lunch on days 1, 2 and 4. Ballooning and pool swimming cost extra.
For a guided Konya city visit, compare the Cappadocia and Konya package. To add Ephesus, see the four-day flight route through Izmir.
Stay overnight before exploring Pamukkale
- Two nights in one Cappadocia hotelA hotel return after both the Red and Yellow Tours.
- A full day for the road journeyDriver transfer with independent time in Konya.
- Start Pamukkale from your hotelBreakfast first, then a pickup around 10:30.
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Itinerary
4 days · 3 nights in 2 places
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Day 1: Fly to Cappadocia for the Red Tour
Walk through a former cave village among Cappadocia’s rock formations.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 2Meals: LunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 1 of 2
- Meals: Lunch
- Flights: Flight to Cappadocia
- Transport: Airport and tour transfers
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- Early morningStart from your Istanbul hotel
Your driver takes you to the airport for the morning flight. Breakfast is at your own expense because of the early checkout.
The pickup time is based on your booked departure.
- MorningFly to Cappadocia
The domestic flight is included and takes about 80 minutes.
Flight times depend on the season and available departures.
- Airport meeting in Cappadocia
Meet your driver for the journey to the tour area.
Your arrival transfer follows the actual landing time.
- 09:30Join the Red Tour
Meet your guide and the sightseeing vehicle.
The exact pickup depends on the meeting location.
- 10:00–10:30Northern valleys, villages and lunch
See the fairy chimneys at Pasabag, explore Zelve’s cave settlement and watch a pottery demonstration in Avanos, with a lunch stop during the route.
Places you’ll visit
- Devrent Valley
- Pasabag Open Air Museum
- Goreme panorama
- Pottery workshop in Avanos
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
About these 6 places
- Devrent Valley
- Search the weathered rocks for natural shapes, from the familiar camel to smaller figures.
- Pasabag Open Air Museum
- Walk among Cappadocia’s capped fairy chimneys and see how some were hollowed out for use as rooms.
- Goreme panorama
- Look over Goreme’s houses and the rock ridges surrounding the town.
- Pottery workshop in Avanos
- Watch a craftsperson form wet clay on the wheel in a town with a long pottery tradition.
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Explore the former homes and religious spaces carved into Zelve’s valley walls.
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
- See the high rock citadel from outside and photograph its carved facade.
- 16:00–17:00Hotel drop-off and check-in
Begin a two-night stay at your chosen cave or stone hotel.
Day 2: Cappadocia’s Yellow Tour and free evening
Explore village paths, valley views and an underground settlement.Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast, lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Cappadocia · night 2 of 2
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- Transport: Tour transport and hotel return
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 09:30Yellow Tour pickup after breakfast
Leave your luggage at the hotel for a second night in the same room.
Your pickup time depends on the hotel location.
- 10:00–10:30Southern Cappadocia guided visits
Explore Rose Valley, an underground city, Pigeon Valley and Cavusin with your guide, stopping for lunch along the way. The longer Gulludere walk is optional.
Places you’ll visit
- Rose Valley
- Underground city
- Pigeon Valley
- Cavusin Village
About these 4 places
- Rose Valley
- Look across pale and pink rock folds, with carved spaces visible in parts of the valley. Choose a walk of up to two hours through the scenery, or stay with the vehicle instead.
- Underground city
- Follow steps and narrow passages into underground rooms as your guide explains their use as shelters.
- Pigeon Valley
- Small pigeon houses are cut into the valley’s cliffs. Farmers collected the birds’ droppings to fertilise their crops.
- Cavusin Village
- View old cave homes and church remains in the rock face above the village.
- 16:00–17:00Return to your hotel
Finish sightseeing with the included hotel drop-off.
- Make your own plans
Enjoy free time before tomorrow’s road journey.
Optional at sunrise
Not included · add it while you book
Day 3: Drive to Pamukkale with a stop in Konya
Take a break in Konya during the daytime journey across central Turkey.Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 nightMeals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 night
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transport: Road transfer with driver · Konya stop during the road transfer
Schedule
- 09:00Checkout and departure after breakfast
Your driver collects you and your luggage from the hotel.
Allow the full day for the drive and the Konya stop.
- About two hours on your own in Konya
Use the stop for a personal visit, a walk or lunch; guiding, meals and entry costs are separate.
The stop time follows the road journey and traffic.
- Continue towards Pamukkale
Meet your driver and travel on to the hotel.
- Check into your Pamukkale hotel
Check in for one night before tomorrow’s Pamukkale tour.
Hotel arrival depends on road conditions and time spent at the stop.
Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis, then fly to Istanbul
Explore thermal terraces and Roman ruins before your return flight.Meals: Breakfast, lunchIncluded today
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- Flights: Flight to Istanbul
- Transport: Tour and airport transfers
- Guide: Licensed guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
- 10:30Hotel pickup for the Pamukkale tour
Check out after breakfast and bring your luggage. Explore the terraces, Hierapolis and Cleopatra Pool with your guide, with a lunch stop during the day.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale’s white terraces
- Hierapolis ruins
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale’s white terraces
- Spring water has left white mineral deposits across the hillside. Walk barefoot along the terrace section open to visitors.
- Hierapolis ruins
- Explore the ancient city above the springs, including its theatre and the remains of public buildings.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
- Swimming in the thermal pool is optional and paid separately at the site. Ask your guide about access and the time available during your visit.
- 15:00Finish the guided visits
Complete the sightseeing route before the airport journey.
- After sightseeingTransfer to Denizli Airport
The drive from the tour area takes about one hour.
The airport transfer follows the booked flight time.
- EveningDenizli to Istanbul flight
Return to Istanbul on the included domestic ticket, a flight of about one hour.
Departure times vary by season and flight availability.
- Meet your driver for the hotel drop-off
Your final transfer is included; accommodation in Istanbul that night is separate.
You may return through a different airport in Istanbul; pickup follows the actual arrival.
Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.
What's included
Included in your package9
- Flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Denizli to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on each flight
- Listed airport and sightseeing transfers
- Driver transfer from Cappadocia to Pamukkale with about two hours of free time in Konya
- Two Cappadocia hotel nights and one Pamukkale hotel night
- Breakfast on days 2, 3 and 4
- Red, Yellow and Pamukkale tours with licensed guides, transport and listed entry tickets
- Lunch on days 1, 2 and 4
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included6
- International flights and Istanbul hotel accommodation
- Day 1 breakfast, day 3 lunch, dinners and drinks
- A guide, personal visits and entry fees during the Konya stop
- Balloon flights, balloon watching and other optional activities
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool
- Personal expenses
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
Compare packages
Stay in Pamukkale after a daytime drive, reach it overnight on a shorter trip, or choose a guided Konya visit in place of the terraces.
Swipe across to compare packages.
| Comparison | 3-Day Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour with Flights & Overnight BusKeep Red, Yellow and Pamukkale with an overnight road journey. | 3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow & MevlanaMake Konya a guided destination and fly back from there. | This tour4-Day Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul via KonyaTwo Cappadocia nights, a daytime drive and a Pamukkale hotel before sightseeing. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip length | 3 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| Cappadocia tours (the same in every package) | Red + Yellow | Red + Yellow | Red + Yellow |
| Journey after Cappadocia | Overnight road journey | Morning coach or private road transfer to Konya | Daytime drive with a driver |
| Konya visit | No scheduled guided Konya tour | Guided city tour after the morning journey | About 2 hours independently |
| Pamukkale | Morning shower room and breakfast, then guided tour | Not included | Guided tour after a hotel night |
| Hotel nights | 1 night in Cappadocia; morning room is separate | 2 nights in Cappadocia | 3 nights: Cappadocia 2, Pamukkale 1 |
| From price | €477 | €636per person | €762 |
| View tour: 3-Day Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour with Flights & Overnight Bus | View tour: 3-Day Cappadocia & Konya Tour from Istanbul: Red, Yellow & Mevlana |
Rows set in grey are the same in every package; the rows in black are what separates them.
Prefer Ephesus instead of the Konya connection?
4-Day Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by AirThe four-day flight route adds Ephesus to Cappadocia and Pamukkale, without the drive via Konya.
Good to know
How the travel day and hotel nights fit together.
Please note
- Stay in Cappadocia from day 1 to day 3 and in Pamukkale from day 3 to day 4.
- Day 3 is a daytime road journey with a driver and around two hours of free time in Konya. It includes breakfast, but no guided Konya tour or lunch.
- Breakfast is included before the road departure on day 3 and the Pamukkale pickup on day 4. The early flight on day 1 has no included breakfast.
- Optional ballooning or balloon watching takes place at sunrise on day 2 before the Yellow Tour. Balloon passengers must be at least 6; weather-cancelled flights are refunded.
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- After the Red Tour on day 1, you may add one ATV, horse or camel ride. The Turkish Night Show is also offered that evening.
- The Yellow Tour walk is optional and can last up to two hours. Underground visits involve steps and low ceilings.
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool costs extra and depends on access and the time available. Bring swimwear and a towel, and check with your guide before paying.
- Flight tickets and tour vouchers are sent after reservations are completed. Extra baggage can be purchased during online check-in.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for an optional sunrise activity
- Sun protection
- Swimwear and a towel if swimming
- 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.
Read the full cancellation policyQuestions travellers ask
Is the journey to Pamukkale an overnight bus?
No. Day 3 is a daytime road transfer with a driver, leaving after hotel breakfast. You stay overnight in Pamukkale before the next day’s sightseeing.
Will a guide show us around Konya?
The stop provides about two hours of independent time. You can arrange your own visit or lunch; guiding, meals and personal entry fees are separate.
How many nights do we stay in each place?
Two nights at the same Cappadocia hotel, then one night in Pamukkale. Check out of Cappadocia on day 3 and Pamukkale on day 4.
When can I take an optional balloon flight?
Sunrise on day 2 fits before breakfast and the Yellow Tour. Flights depend on approved conditions, and the flight payment is refunded if weather cancels it.
Does the tour cover a swim in Cleopatra Pool?
No. Swimming is an optional extra paid at the site, subject to access and the time available during your visit. Bring swimwear and a towel if you hope to swim.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
| Spanish | Available | Available |
| Italian | Not offered | Available |
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
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