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Your route
2 stops · 3 nights
IstanbulStart
Cappadocia2 nights
Pamukkale1 night
IstanbulEnd
Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
Full daysSightseeing from morning to late afternoon on most days; an early alarm is normal.
Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
Three domestic flight journeysIstanbul–Cappadocia–Denizli–Istanbul
A Pamukkale night before the terracesPlus two nights in Cappadocia
Lunch on the BosphorusAfternoon cruise with lunch aboard
Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.
Overview
Spend a night in Pamukkale before your final day at Hierapolis and the white terraces. The four-day route also covers Istanbul and Cappadocia, with flights, three hotel nights and a Bosphorus lunch cruise. Show more overviewShow less
Start in Istanbul with an Old City morning and an afternoon lunch cruise. There is a hotel break between them. Take a late flight to Cappadocia, where your room is reserved for two nights. The Red and Yellow Tours cover Zelve, fairy chimneys, Avanos pottery, valleys and an underground city.
After the Yellow Tour, fly to Denizli and transfer to Pamukkale. Your last sightseeing day starts at your local hotel around 10:30, after breakfast. Visit the terraces and Hierapolis before flying to Istanbul. The Cappadocia–Denizli flight may have a connection, and hotel arrival can be late.
The package includes guides, listed entry fees, transfers, three breakfasts and four lunches. Book your Istanbul hotels separately. For Ephesus and a free day on the coast as well, choose the seven-day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Aegean tour.
Four days from the Bosphorus to the white terraces
Lunch with Istanbul waterfront viewsA hotel break between the Old City and cruise.
Two guided days in CappadociaRed and Yellow routes, with two hotel nights.
Wake up in PamukkaleOne local hotel night before Hierapolis and the terraces.
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Day 4: Pamukkale terraces and Hierapolis, then return to Istanbul
Walk beside white terraces and explore the remains of a Roman spa.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Flights: Return flight to Istanbul
Transport: Tour transport and airport transfers
Guide: Pamukkale and Hierapolis guide
Sightseeing: Listed entrance tickets
Schedule
10:30
Check out and meet your guide
Take your luggage with you after breakfast for the Pamukkale day tour.
Pickup is around 10:30, with timing confirmed for your hotel.
Tour Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Visit the terraces, ancient city and Cleopatra Pool with your guide, stopping for lunch along the way. Swimming is an optional extra.
After your hotel pickup around 10:30.
Places you’ll visit
White travertine terraces
Hierapolis ruins
Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
White travertine terraces
Mineral-rich spring water has formed Pamukkale’s bright white slopes. Walk barefoot in the designated terrace section.
Hierapolis ruins
Explore the ancient spa city above the terraces, including its theatre and the remains of public buildings.
Cleopatra Antique Pool
The warm-water pool contains submerged ancient columns. Swimming costs extra and depends on pool access and the time available during the tour.
15:00
Complete the guided visits
Finish the sightseeing before travelling to Denizli Airport.
15:30
Take the airport transfer
The drive from Pamukkale takes about one hour.
Transfer time is matched to the booked return flight.
Evening
Fly back to Istanbul
The included return flight takes approximately one hour.
Flight times vary with the season and availability.
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel
Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your separately booked Istanbul hotel.
Your Istanbul return airport may differ; your driver meets the arrival flight.
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
Domestic flights: Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Denizli, and Denizli to Istanbul
15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on included tickets
Listed airport and hotel transfers, including arrival meetings
Istanbul Old City morning tour and Bosphorus cruise with lunch
Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours, and the Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour
Guides, tour transport and listed entrance tickets
Two Cappadocia hotel nights and one Pamukkale hotel night
Breakfast on days 2–4 and lunch on all four days
Local taxes and service charges
Not included5
International flights and Istanbul accommodation
Optional balloon activities and other Cappadocia extras
Cleopatra Pool swimming fee
Breakfast on day 1, dinners and drinks at lunch
Personal spending
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Heaven Cave Hotel1 / 6
Standard Class
Budget
Save €75 per person
€890€815per person
Double or twin room
€815
Single room
€1,058
Triple room
€782
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Assiana Cave House1 / 6
Middle Class
Comfort
Save €75 per person
€1,013€938per person
Double or twin room
€938
Single room
€1,331
Triple room
€889
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
MDC Cave Hotel1 / 6
High Class
Luxury
Save €75 per person
€1,208€1,133per person
Double or twin room
€1,133
Single room
€1,708
Triple room
€1,016
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Compare packages
Stay in Pamukkale before the terraces, add an Istanbul arrival stay with a different hotel route, or choose Ephesus for the final day.
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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages Each package includes the Red and Yellow Tours, domestic flights and the listed hotel nights.
Comparison
This tour4-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour with Flights and HotelsTwo Cappadocia nights and a Pamukkale hotel before Hierapolis and the terraces.
The seven-day package combines both Aegean visits with Istanbul and Cappadocia, plus a Kusadasi free day.
Good to know
Hotel locations, flight connections and optional activities.
Please note
Choose an available start date in the booking calendar. It checks the sightseeing and cruise schedule.
The combined Istanbul day includes hotel resting time and a pickup around 14:00 for the cruise, instead of a Grand Bazaar visit.
Cappadocia check-in is on day 1 and checkout on day 3; Pamukkale check-in is on day 3 and checkout on day 4. The first Cappadocia night is reserved despite the late arrival.
Optional balloon activities take place on day 2, with an early start after the late arrival night. Balloon passengers must be at least six years old; no child discount applies, and weather cancellations receive a refund of the balloon fee.
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The Yellow Tour’s valley walk is optional and can last up to two hours. The underground city has stairs, low ceilings and narrow passages.
Flight tickets and tour vouchers are sent once reservations are completed. Flight schedules can change, and the Cappadocia–Denizli flight may involve a connection.
Your Istanbul return airport may differ from the departure airport. The included arrival transfer follows your booked flight.
Extra baggage can be added for a fee during online check-in.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Modest clothing for mosques
Sun protection
Swimwear and towel for optional swimming
Warm layer for an optional sunrise activity
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.
The package includes two nights in Cappadocia and one in Pamukkale. Book your Istanbul hotels separately. Arrive before the first day and be ready at your Istanbul hotel for pickup around 08:15.
How does the first day fit sightseeing and the flight?
Tour the Old City in the morning, rest at your hotel, then leave around 14:00 for the lunch cruise. Return to collect your bags before the evening airport transfer. The cruise is shared in both group and private tour options.
How do we travel from Cappadocia to Pamukkale?
Fly to Denizli after the Yellow Tour, then take the included transfer to Pamukkale. The flight may be direct or connected, and the drive from the airport takes about an hour.
Can I swim in Cleopatra Pool?
Swimming costs extra and depends on pool access and the time available during the tour. Bring swimwear and a towel if you would like to swim; check the current arrangements with your guide.
When can I take a hot air balloon flight?
You can request a sunrise flight on day 2 for an extra charge, subject to availability, weather and flight approval. It means an early start after your late Cappadocia arrival, before breakfast and the Red Tour.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Languages and tour types
Guide language
Group tour
Private tour
ENEnglish
Available
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ESSpanish
—Not offered
Available
ITItalian
—Not offered
Available
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Heaven Cave Hotel1 / 6Save €75 per person
Assiana Cave House1 / 6Save €75 per person
MDC Cave Hotel1 / 6Save €75 per person
