4-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya Tour from Istanbul

Your day starts early, with pickup from your Istanbul hotel at around 4:00 AM. This included pickup covers hotels on Istanbul's European side. You'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir, departing between 6:00 and 7:30 AM. Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to Cappadocia, where you'll meet your guide and fellow travelers.

Your full-day North Cappadocia tour begins at Devrent Valley, with its fairy chimneys and unusual rock formations. Next, you'll explore the mushroom-shaped pinnacles of Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley). You'll then head to Avanos, known for traditional pottery making. The regular group tour also includes shopping stops.

Lunch at a local restaurant is included, with a vegetarian option available upon request. Afterward, you'll explore the rock-cut churches and caves of Zelve Open Air Museum, learning about the region's monastic past. Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the sites on foot, and bring sun protection.

Your final sightseeing stop is Uchisar Castle, where you'll take photos from the surrounding area; entry into the castle isn't permitted. After the tour, at around 4:00 PM, you'll transfer to your Cappadocia hotel for check-in. You'll stay overnight at Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or a similar standard-quality cave hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or explore at your own pace.

If you'd like an extra activity, you can choose a traditional Turkish Night show with dinner or a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show. Other options are a 2-hour ATV tour or a 2-hour horseback riding tour through the valleys. All these activities cost extra, and time allows you to join only one.

• Overnight in Cappadocia.
• Included Meal(s): Lunch

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your Cappadocia hotel at around 9:30 AM. You'll meet your guide and fellow travelers for a full-day South Cappadocia tour, starting with a briefing. If you'd like an earlier start, you can book an optional hot air balloon ride at an additional cost.

Your first stop is Red Valley, where you'll explore rock-cut churches. Then you'll hike approximately 5 km through Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi). Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and sun protection for the hike.

Next, you'll visit Cavusin Village to see its historic houses and churches. You'll stop for lunch at around noon; breakfast and lunch are included today. After lunch, you'll drive to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi).

In the afternoon, you'll explore either Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, used as a refuge by early Christians. The tour ends at around 4:00 PM, followed by your transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport. You'll take a late-evening flight to Izmir via Istanbul.

At Izmir Airport, a representative will meet you holding a sign with your name. You'll then transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

• Overnight in Kusadasi.
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast at around 7:30 AM, you'll check out of your hotel in Kusadasi. We'll pick you up and take you to the meeting point in Selcuk to join your fellow travelers. You'll depart at around 8:30 AM for the roughly three-hour drive to Pamukkale. There's a 10-minute restroom stop about halfway.

You'll arrive in Pamukkale at around 11:45 AM, with your included lunch served on arrival. At around 1:00 PM, you'll begin your sightseeing tour with a licensed professional guide. You'll see Pamukkale's Cotton Cliffs, formed by calcium-rich mineral deposits.

You'll explore Hierapolis, including the Pamukkale Roman Baths and Pamukkale Theatre. Expect walking through the ruins, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. After the guided tour, you'll have free time to explore on your own.

During your free time, you can choose an optional swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools, with entry at your own expense. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you'd like to swim. At around 4:00 PM, we'll transfer you to the main bus station in Denizli. From there, you'll board an intercity coach to Antalya for a journey of approximately five hours.

On arrival in Antalya, our representative will meet you at the bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel. You'll stay overnight at 1207 Boutique Hotel, Kosa Boutique Hotel, Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel or a similar standard-quality property.

• Overnight in Antalya.
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, you'll check out of your Antalya hotel, with pickup at around 8:00 AM. You'll begin your guided tour with fellow travelers at Perge Ancient City, an important ancient city in the Pamphylia region. Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the ruins on foot.

Next, you'll visit Aspendos Ancient Theatre, a well-preserved Roman theater built in the 2nd century AD. It's still used for festivals and concerts today. You'll then stop for your included lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Continue to Side, an ancient port city with a Roman theater, baths, and the Temple of Apollo. You'll have one hour of free time to explore the ruins or beaches at your own pace. On the return journey, stop at Manavgat Waterfall to see the falls and take photos.

The tour ends at around 4:00 PM, followed by your transfer to Antalya Airport. Your return flight takes approximately one hour, and you'll arrive in Istanbul late in the evening. Our service ends with your return to Istanbul; transportation from IST or SAW to your hotel isn't included. No accommodation is included tonight.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch