Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour: 5 Days with Flights & Hotels
Overview
Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus Tour: 5 Days with Flights & Hotels
In just five days from Istanbul, this tour links three of Turkey's most famous places. A flight takes you to Cappadocia for the fairy chimneys and valleys, then you move on to Pamukkale for its white travertines and Hierapolis, and finish at Ephesus, the ancient Roman city.
What the Price Covers
The tour includes domestic flights, four hotel nights, transfers between airports and hotels, professional licensed English-speaking guides, four hotel breakfasts plus four local lunches. You also have WhatsApp support 24/7 throughout the trip.
Optional Balloon Flight and ATV Safari
You can add a hot air balloon flight at sunrise in Cappadocia, plus an ATV safari or a Turkish night show. If your time in Turkey is short and you want the main highlights, this route fits well.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Istanbul to Cappadocia by Air
- Drive to Istanbul Airport from your hotel
- Flight to Cappadocia
- Transfer from the arrival airport to your hotel
- Check-in at the hotel, then free time
- Optional extra: an ATV safari or a Turkish night show
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 – Cappadocia Guided Day: Goreme Panorama, Pasabag and Love Valley
(Optional) Hot air balloon flight at sunrise.
Once you have had breakfast at the hotel, your guided Cappadocia tour begins. The stops are:
- Goreme Panorama
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Devrent Valley
- Pottery workshop in Avanos
- Uchisar Castle viewpoint
- Love Valley
You have a local lunch during the tour, and at the end you are driven back to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 – Flight from Cappadocia to Denizli and Pamukkale
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Transfer to the airport
- Flight to Denizli
- Transfer on arrival to your Pamukkale hotel
- A free evening to make use of the thermal hotel
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 4 – Pamukkale Travertines, Hierapolis and Ephesus
After breakfast at the hotel, the Pamukkale tour starts with:
- The white travertines
- The ancient city of Hierapolis
- The Roman theatre
- Cleopatra Antique Pool (optional)
You have lunch at a local restaurant, then travel on to the Ephesus area to see:
- Library of Celsus
- Great Roman Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- The marble streets
- Temple of Artemis
At the end of the day you are taken to your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel for the night. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 – Izmir Airport and Flight Back to Istanbul
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free time in the morning, depending on when your flight leaves
- Transfer to Izmir Airport
- Flight to Istanbul
- Arrival in Istanbul, where our services end
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Flights within Turkey
- ✓Transfers between airports and hotels
- ✓4 nights' hotel stay
- ✓Licensed professional guide who speaks English on the tours
- ✓Red Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓South Tour in Cappadocia
- ✓A full day at Ephesus
- ✓Tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- ✓Breakfast at the hotel on 4 mornings
- ✓4 lunches at local restaurants on guided days
- ✓Vehicles with air conditioning
- ✓Pickup from and drop-off at the hotel
- ✓Every local tax and service charge
- ✓WhatsApp help 24/7 while you travel
- ✕Dinners and Drinks
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Tips for Guides and Drivers
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
Write a review
Been on a trip with us? Tell other travelers how it went.
Travel guides
- Cappadocia Tours from Kayseri Airport: 1, 2 or 3 Days, Prices 2027
- Cappadocia in January 2027: Weather, Snow, Balloons and Tours
- Erciyes Ski Resort from Cappadocia: Season, Lift Prices, Day Trip 2027
- Cappadocia in December: Snow Odds, Weather, Balloons and Tours
- Cappadocia Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain, Snow and Balloons
- Cappadocia Mistakes to Avoid on a First Visit: 14 Errors and Fixes
- Why Cappadocia Balloon Flights Get Cancelled, and What Happens Next
- 3-Day Cappadocia Itinerary: Balloon, Valleys, Ihlara and Göreme
- Cappadocia Green Tour: Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery
- Salt Lake Day Trip from Cappadocia: Pink Season, Sunset, Sultanhanı
Five days, three regions from Istanbul: the essentials of this Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus tour
Starting at $1,280 per person, this tour links three of Turkey's most famous places in five days, leaving from Istanbul. You visit the rock chimneys of Cappadocia, the white terraces and old Hierapolis at Pamukkale, and Ephesus, the Roman city. The price covers domestic flights, four nights in hotels, transfers between airports and hotels, licensed professional guides who speak English, four breakfasts, four local lunches, local taxes and round-the-clock WhatsApp help while you travel.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 days, 4 nights |
| Cost | from $1,280 per person |
| Itinerary | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Istanbul |
| Flights | Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Denizli, Izmir to Istanbul |
| What is covered | Domestic flights, four hotel nights, transfers, licensed guides, four breakfasts and four lunches, WhatsApp help |
| What is not covered | Dinners and drinks, the balloon and other optional extras, travel insurance, tips |
Is five days really enough for Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus?
It is, thanks to the domestic flights. You skip the long road journeys: one flight takes you from Istanbul to Cappadocia, a second from Cappadocia to Denizli for Pamukkale, and after Ephesus you return from Izmir. With a full day of guiding in Cappadocia and one day that joins Pamukkale and Ephesus, you cover the main sights of all three places in five days and still have time for the thermal hotel at Pamukkale.
How is the five-day programme planned?
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly Istanbul to Cappadocia, check in at the hotel, free time; ATV safari or Turkish night show as options |
| Day 2 | Sunrise balloon flight if you choose it; guided visit to Goreme Panorama, Pasabag, Devrent Valley, an Avanos pottery workshop, the Uchisar Castle viewpoint and Love Valley, lunch included |
| Day 3 | Fly Cappadocia to Denizli, drive to Pamukkale, evening free at the thermal hotel |
| Day 4 | Pamukkale terraces, Hierapolis with its Roman theatre, Cleopatra Antique Pool as an option; lunch; then Ephesus with the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, marble streets and Temple of Artemis; night in Kusadasi |
| Day 5 | Morning free, depending on flight time, transfer to Izmir Airport, fly back to Istanbul |
How does it stack up against our other multi-region trips?
| Tour | Places covered | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| This tour | Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus over 5 days | $1,280 |
| Two-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour with flights and a hotel | Only Ephesus and Pamukkale | $675 |
| Three-day Cappadocia tour with the Red and Green tours | Only Cappadocia, with both tours | $1,050 |
| Eight-day private Turkey tour package | A longer itinerary, private | $2,250 per person |
| Ten-day Grand Turkey tour package | A longer trip around the country | $2,800 per person |
Which extras can you add?
On the morning of day two in Cappadocia there is the option of a sunrise balloon ride, with the standard flight starting at $199. On the first evening you can pick the sunset ATV safari from $65 or the Turkish night dinner show from $80. In Pamukkale, a swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pool, where old columns lie under the water, is up to you and paid on site.
Are you allowed to walk on the Pamukkale terraces?
You are, but without shoes. Footwear is banned on the travertines so the white calcium stays protected. Pack a bag for your shoes, and wear clothing you can roll up if you would like to wade in the warm pools.
What is the best season for this trip?
The best months for all three regions are April to June and September to November. Cappadocia is mild then, Ephesus is comfortable to walk around, and the white terraces at Pamukkale, which bounce back strong sun in summer, are pleasant. In July and August it is hot at Ephesus and Pamukkale, so starting early is a good idea. Winter brings fewer visitors and cooler air, and Cappadocia can see snow.
What should you pack?
Good walking shoes for Ephesus and the valleys, sandals or a bag to carry your shoes at Pamukkale, a swimsuit for the thermal pools, sun cream, a hat, sunglasses, extra layers for chilly mornings in Cappadocia, and a passport or ID for the internal flights.
How do you reserve?
Pick a date on this page and submit the form, or write to us on WhatsApp. Let us know if you would like the balloon or an evening activity added. Your flights and hotels are confirmed in writing, and payment is due only once they are confirmed. To browse further, see our tours in Cappadocia, trips to Ephesus, tours to Pamukkale and Turkey packages.
Similar tours
Cappadocia 2-Day Trip from Istanbul with Flights & Cave Hotel Night
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, sleep one night in a cave hotel and fly back the next evening, with transfers included and a sunrise balloon as an option.
Cappadocia 2-Day Trip from Istanbul: Flights, Red & Green Tours, Hotel
Two days from Istanbul with round-trip flights: the Red Tour, a night in Cappadocia with the option of a sunrise balloon flight, and the Green Tour.