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Your route
3 stops · 6 nights
Istanbul2 nights
Cappadocia1 night
Antalya3 nights
IstanbulEnd
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.
Bosphorus lunch cruiseLunch aboard with hotel transfers included
Three nights on the Antalya coastA full free day before the city tour and boat trip
Flights on three routesCappadocia–Antalya 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.
Group tourA shared coach and guide on the sightseeing days
Overview
Enjoy Istanbul's Old City and a Bosphorus lunch cruise before Cappadocia's Red and Yellow Tours. Continue to Antalya for waterfalls, a boat trip and a day off, then visit Pamukkale. Six hotel nights and domestic flights are included. Show more overviewShow less
Visit Istanbul’s Old City in the morning, rest at your hotel, then enjoy lunch on the Bosphorus. Fly to Cappadocia for the Red and Yellow Tours, with one night in a cave or stone hotel between the guided days.
A connecting flight brings you to Antalya for three nights and a full free day. See waterfalls and Kaleici and take a coastal boat trip before the final road journey to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Listed guides, entrance tickets and transfers are included. The trip ends with a flight from Denizli and an Istanbul hotel transfer; accommodation after that transfer is extra.
To add a final Istanbul night while keeping the lunch cruise and Antalya free day, request an extension through our tailor-made Turkey trip planner.
Istanbul and Cappadocia with an Antalya coast break
Two city boat experiencesBosphorus lunch cruise and Antalya sightseeing boat trip.
Red and Yellow ToursOne cave or stone hotel night between Cappadocia routes.
Three nights in AntalyaA full free day before the city tour and Pamukkale.
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Itinerary
7 days · 6 nights in 3 places
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TURKEYIstanbul2 nightsBosphorus 1 Cappadocia1 night 2 Antalya3 nightsPamukkaleDenizli AirportRoute shown is approximate
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Day1
Day 1: Arrive for two nights in Istanbul
Meet your airport driver and settle into your Istanbul hotel.Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2
Included today
Overnight: Istanbul · night 1 of 2
Transport: Arrival airport transfer
Schedule
Airport meeting and hotel transfer
Your driver takes you to the hotel; international flights are arranged separately.
The transfer follows your actual arrival time.
Check in at your selected Istanbul hotel
Two nights are included, with room access at the hotel’s normal check-in time.
Room access follows the hotel’s standard check-in time.
Day 2: Istanbul landmarks and an afternoon lunch cruise
Visit historic mosques, rest at the hotel and enjoy lunch on the water.Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Overnight: Istanbul · night 2 of 2
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Transport: Bosphorus lunch cruise · Hotel return and cruise transfers
Guide: Morning guide
Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
08:30–12:30
Old City pickup after breakfast
Explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome with your guide.
Morning pickup and finish times are approximate.
Places you’ll visit
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome monuments
Golden Horn
Bosphorus cruise
About these 5 places
Hagia Sophia
Learn about Hagia Sophia’s architecture and Byzantine and Ottoman history. Visitor access follows the rules in effect on your tour date.
Blue Mosque
See the courtyard and blue tilework of the working mosque across the square; modest dress is required.
Hippodrome monuments
The obelisks and columns mark the former racing ground, once a focus of public life in Constantinople.
Golden Horn
View the inlet beside the historic peninsula and the waterfront districts along its shores.
Bosphorus cruise
See bridges, waterfront homes and palace views along the strait between Europe and Asia, with lunch aboard and drinks separate.
12:30
Hotel return and resting time
Rest at the hotel before the afternoon pickup. The combined day does not include the Grand Bazaar.
Hotel drop-off follows the morning visits and is approximate.
14:00
Hotel pickup for the lunch cruise
Transfer from your hotel to the boat.
Hotel pickup time is approximate.
14:30–17:00
Bosphorus cruise with lunch aboard
Have lunch as the boat passes waterfront districts, bridges and palace views along the Golden Horn and Bosphorus. The boat is shared in both Group and Private packages; drinks cost extra.
Cruise times are approximate.
17:00
Cruise finishes, followed by hotel transfer
Return to the same hotel before tomorrow’s early flight.
Hotel arrival depends on the cruise finish and city traffic.
Day 7: Pamukkale sightseeing and the Denizli flight to Istanbul
Visit Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis before flying to Istanbul.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Flights: Denizli to Istanbul flight
Transport: Tour and airport transfers · Istanbul hotel transfer
Guide: Guide
Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
06:30
Road pickup after breakfast and checkout
Travel to Pamukkale with your luggage, allowing about four hours.
Traffic and road stops affect travel time.
10:30–15:00
Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour
Walk the permitted travertine paths and explore Hierapolis with your guide. Optional pool swimming depends on access and time before the airport journey.
Visit times are approximate.
Places you’ll visit
Pamukkale travertines
Hierapolis Ancient City
Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
Pamukkale travertines
Mineral-rich water has created the white terraces on the hillside. Walk barefoot where access is permitted.
Hierapolis Ancient City
Discover the ancient remains above the terraces, where the thermal springs supported a lasting settlement.
Cleopatra Antique Pool
Swimming in the ancient thermal pool is optional and paid separately, subject to access and time before your Denizli airport transfer.
16:00
Transfer to Denizli Airport
Continue about one hour to the airport after the visits, with no return to Antalya.
Pickup follows the booked flight.
Evening
Fly from Denizli to Istanbul
Your final domestic flight is included.
Flight times depend on season and availability.
Arrival meeting and Istanbul hotel transfer
The final transfer completes the package; accommodation after day 7 is separate.
Your arrival airport may differ from the one used to leave Istanbul on day 3.
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 package8
Six hotel nights: Istanbul 2, Cappadocia 1 in a cave or stone hotel, and Antalya 3
Breakfast on days 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7; lunch on days 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
Old City morning visits with listed tickets, hotel rest and afternoon Bosphorus lunch cruise with hotel transfers
Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours with listed guides, lunch and entrance fees
Antalya city tour with Duden and Karpuzkaldiran waterfalls, Kaleici, boat trip, lunch and listed tickets
Antalya–Pamukkale road journey, guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits, lunch and onward Denizli Airport transfer
Flights on Istanbul–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Antalya with a connection, and Denizli–Istanbul routes
15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person, listed airport transfers, local taxes and service fees
Not included6
International flights and Istanbul accommodation after the day 7 return
Arrival-day meals, breakfast before the day 3 flight, lunch on free day 5, dinners and drinks with lunches
Optional Cappadocia balloon experiences, rides and Turkish Night
Optional swimming at Cleopatra Pool
Independent free-day activities, beach facilities, meals, tickets and transport
Extra baggage and personal purchases
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
Sultan Hamit Hotel1 / 6
Standard Class
Budget
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€1,101€991per person
Double or twin room
€991
Single room
€1,334
Triple room
€930
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
Dora Pera Hotel1 / 6
Middle Class
Comfort
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€1,374€1,237per person
Double or twin room
€1,237
Single room
€1,790
Triple room
€1,137
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
Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet - Boutique Class1 / 6
High Class
Luxury
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€1,888€1,699per person
Double or twin room
€1,699
Single room
€2,439
Triple room
€1,466
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Compare packages
Keep the lunch cruise and Pamukkale finale, shorten the trip by a day, or choose a road journey through Konya with a final Istanbul hotel night.
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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages All three include the Old City, Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours and Antalya’s city tour with a boat trip.
This tour7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya & Pamukkale Tour with FlightsAn Old City morning and lunch cruise, one Cappadocia night, three Antalya nights and a free coastal day before Pamukkale.
Allow ten days for the road connection through Konya and an Ephesus visit after Pamukkale.
Good to know
Boat trips, the Antalya stay and the final flight.
Please note
The Antalya boat trip depends on weather and sea conditions. Check pool access and time with your guide before buying an optional swimming ticket at Pamukkale.
The Old City morning is followed by hotel rest around 12:30 and a 14:00 pickup for the lunch cruise; the Grand Bazaar is not visited.
Breakfast is excluded before the day 3 flight but included before the early Pamukkale road pickup.
The Cappadocia–Antalya flight includes a connection after the Yellow Tour, so hotel arrival may be late.
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Optional balloon experiences are on day 4; one-hour rides and Turkish Night can be added on day 3.
The longer Yellow Tour valley walk is optional; the underground city has stairs and narrow passages.
High Class Antalya hotels are beachfront; Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Modest clothing for mosque visits
Sun protection
A warm layer for sunrise
Swimwear and a towel
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 Bosphorus lunch cruise uses a shared boat in both Group and Private packages. Lunch is served aboard; drinks cost extra. In Antalya, the city tour includes a boat trip along the coast and lunch at a restaurant. The Antalya boat trip depends on weather and sea conditions.
Is there a break between the Istanbul tour and the cruise?
Yes. The morning visits finish with hotel drop-off around 12:30. After time to rest, pickup is around 14:00 for the 14:30–17:00 Bosphorus lunch cruise, followed by your hotel transfer.
Is there a full free day in Antalya?
Yes, day 5 is free after your arrival journey. Breakfast and your hotel are included; your own outings and other meals are separate.
How does the Pamukkale day finish?
After the guided visits and lunch, transfer to Denizli Airport for the Istanbul flight. Your final hotel transfer is included, while accommodation after day 7 is separate.
Are all Antalya hotel options beachfront?
High Class hotels are beachfront. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach, but are not beachfront.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Languages and tour types
Guide language
Group tour
Private tour
ENEnglish
Available
Available
ESSpanish
—Not offered
Available
ITItalian
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Sultan Hamit Hotel1 / 6Save 10%
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