3 Days Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

Overview:

Embark on a 3-day journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Pamukkale by flight. This guided tour lets you experience Turkey’s most iconic natural and historical sites, including Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, open-air museums, valleys, and Pamukkale’s famous calcium terraces and Hierapolis ancient city. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, history, and unique landscapes in a short trip.

Experience:

This 3-day tour offers an immersive experience with guided excursions, local insights, and comfortable transfers. Explore Cappadocia’s magical landscapes, visit ancient underground cities, and witness Pamukkale’s thermal terraces and Roman ruins—all in one compact, well-planned itinerary.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Istanbul to Cappadocia (North Cappadocia Tour)

• Transfer & Flight: Depart from your Istanbul hotel early morning and fly to Kayseri or Nevşehir.

• Tour Highlights:

  • Devrent Valley – Unique rock formations shaped like animals.

  • Pasabag (Monks Valley) – Famous mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

  • Avanos – Pottery village with a local pottery-making demonstration.

  • Göreme Open-Air Museum – Explore rock-cut churches and ancient frescoes.

  • Uçhisar Castle – Panoramic views from Cappadocia’s highest point.

• Overnight: Stay in Cappadocia.

Day 2 – South Cappadocia Tour & Overnight Bus to Pamukkale

• Tour Highlights:

  • Red Valley – Walking tour through caves and fairy chimneys.

  • Çavuşin Village – Ancient rock-cut houses.

  • Kaymakli Underground City – Subterranean city used during early Christian times.

  • Pigeon Valley – Scenic viewpoint of thousands of pigeons inhabiting the cliffs.

• Evening: Transfer to overnight bus to Pamukkale.

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 3 – Pamukkale Tour & Return to Istanbul

• Tour Highlights:

  • Hierapolis Ancient City – Visit Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Agora, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Cleopatra Antique Pool.

  • Calcium Terraces – Marvel at Pamukkale’s famous white travertine terraces.

• Flight: Transfer to Denizli Airport and fly back to Istanbul.

• Arrival: Reach your Istanbul hotel by evening, marking the end of the tour.

Optional Activities:

• Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia (additional cost).

• Evening Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul.

Includes

Inclusive & Exclusive – 3-Day Cappadocia & Pamukkale Tour

Inclusives:

• 1 Night hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.

• Breakfast at the hotels.

• North Cappadocia Tour & South Cappadocia Tour.

• Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City guided tour.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off for all tours.

• English-speaking professional tour guide, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.

• Entrance fees to all ruins, monuments, and museums included.

• Lunch at local restaurants during tours.

• Arrival and departure airport transfers Kayseri/Nevşehir, and Denizli.

• Arrival and departure bus station transfers in Cappadocia and Pamukkale.

• Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul → Kayseri/Nevşehir, and Kayseri/Denizli → Istanbul.

• All transportation by non-smoking, air-conditioned tourist vehicles.

• Local taxes and service charges included.

Exclusives:

• Personal expenses.

• Tips for driver and tour guide (optional, based on your satisfaction).

• Drinks and dinner.

• Meals on the arrival day in Istanbul.

Hotels

Hotel Options

Single, Double or Triple Room

• The price is given for the per person in double room of the following hotels.
• "If one of the following hotels is not able at the period you book your holiday, your hotel will be reserved similar onother hotel"
• Hotels optionas that you may stay during the package.

Cappadocia Hotels
Double Room

• Heaven Cave Hotel,
• Ottoman Cave Suites,
• Nostalji Cave Suit Hotel

Single Room

• Single Suplement : + %40

Triple Room

• Triple Suplement : - %10

Notes

Additional Information

• The Packages has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
• When you book the one of Tour Packages Istanbul the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time of Any Daily Tours.
• Under 18 years Children who is going to join to one of Istanbul daily tours, must be accompanied by an adult.
• According to the availability of the museums, tour dates may be exchanged without inform.