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11 Days 10 Nights Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia Tour

A comprehensive journey through Turkey’s cultural treasures, coastal beauty, and natural wonders.

This 11-day, 10-night all-in-one tour starts and ends in Istanbul, taking you through the most iconic regions of Turkey: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Discover the perfect blend of history, breathtaking landscapes, Mediterranean charm, and unique cultural heritage.

📍 Destinations Covered:

  • Istanbul – Where East meets West, filled with historical landmarks

  • Ephesus – One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world

  • Pamukkale – Thermal travertine terraces & ancient Hierapolis

  • Antalya – A mix of turquoise coastlines and ancient ruins

  • Cappadocia – Fairy chimneys, hot air balloons & underground cities

🧳 Tour Includes:
✔️ All domestic flights & airport transfers
✔️ 10 nights of accommodation in carefully selected hotels
✔️ Licensed local guides throughout the tour
✔️ Daily lunch during guided tour days
✔️ Comfortable transportation with in-vehicle refreshments
✔️ Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia (available upon request)

Let us handle all the planning so you can fully enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime journey through Turkey’s most magical destinations. From walking through marble streets in Ephesus to flying above fairy chimneys at sunrise — this tour is designed to inspire unforgettable memories.

Starting Time You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), where our staff will be waiting for you at the exit gate holding a sign with your name, and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Highlights
  • Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned VIP van
  • Accommodation in local cave hotels
  • Accommodation in a room with a jacuzzi
  • Istanbul Tour
  • Cappadocia Tour
  • Antalya Tour
  • Pamukkale Tour
  • Ephesus Tour
  • Various activities
  • Local Experiences
Included
  • Domestic flights (luggage allowance: 15 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin baggage)
  • Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned VIP van
  • Professional guiding services
  • 10-night hotel accommodation
  • Snacks and drinks provided during transportation
  • Buffet breakfasts at the hotel
Excluded
  • Hot Air Balloon
  • Entrance Fees
  • Personel Expenses
  • Lunch ((Vegetarian, vegan, or available meal options))
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Atv Safari,Jeep Safari, Horse Riding Tour
  • Turkish Night
  • Drinks ( Except Turkish Night)
Important Information
  • We begin the Turkey tour by welcoming you at the airport.
  • The tour is in English or according to your prefence.
  • As you will be participating in various activity tours, you may need to bring appropriate clothing and shoes.
  • Hotel Info
  • ISTANBUL Yasmak Otel or Aspen Otel
    Cappadocia Kappadoks Cave Hotel or Elite Rose Cave Hotel or equivalent
  • Antalya Limak Limra Hotel or equivalent
  • Pamukkale Adem Pira Hotel or equivalent
  • Ephesus Ilayda Avangarte Hotel or equivalent
For detailed information, you can contact us via WhatsApp. (You can see the details from the travel plan)
As Anatolian Threshold Travel, we can plan your Cappadocia tour at any time you desire.

Details

As Anatolian Threshold Travel, we can plan your tour programs according to your preferences. Based on the weather conditions and your arrival times at the airport, we can adjust your tour schedules and tailor them to your needs. Your hotel check-in and check-out are handled by our agency.

You will be picked up from Istanbul Airport or SAW Airport and taken to your hotel. There are no activities planned today, you will meet our guide at 09:00 the next day. Day includes: Transfer | Hotel Accommodation

Istanbul Tour

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin a half-day guided tour to discover some of Istanbul’s most iconic historical landmarks.

🏟️ Hippodrome of Constantinople: Explore the political and social center of Byzantine Constantinople, including famous monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, brought from Egypt in the 4th century.

Hagia Sophia Mosque: Visit the architectural masterpiece that has served as a Greek Orthodox cathedral and an imperial mosque for centuries. Today, it stands as one of the most significant and awe-inspiring monuments in the world.

🕌 Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Conclude the tour with a visit to this 17th-century Ottoman mosque, renowned for its striking blue hand-painted tiles and magnificent domes.

🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant after the tour.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Istanbul at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Topkapi Palace (optional), the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where you can admire its lavish courtyards, treasury, and breathtaking Bosphorus views.

Overnight stay: At your hotel in Istanbul.

Included: Breakfast, guided tour, hotel accommodation.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, start your day with a visit to the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), one of Istanbul's most vibrant and historic markets. Enjoy the colorful stalls filled with spices, teas, sweets, and traditional Turkish products.

🛳️ Then, embark on a scenic Bosphorus Cruise, where you will sail between Europe and Asia. Marvel at Istanbul’s magnificent skyline and shoreline landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and many Ottoman-era mansions.

Afternoon: Around 16:00 – 18:00, our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your evening domestic flight to Izmir.

✈️ Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, our staff will greet you at the domestic terminal exit and transfer you by private vehicle to Kuşadası (approx. 1-hour drive). Check in to your hotel and relax for the night.

Included: Breakfast, domestic flight ticket, airport & hotel transfers, hotel accommodation in Kusadasi.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your professional guide in the lobby around 09:30 AM, and begin a full-day historical tour.

🙏 Virgin Mary House: Start your day with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, located on Mount Koressos near Ephesus. Discovered by Lazarist priests in the 19th century, following the visions of a German nun, this sacred site is believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary. Today, it serves as a pilgrimage site for both Muslims and Catholics, and daily masses are still held by Lazarist priests.

🏛️ Ancient City of Ephesus: Continue to Ephesus, one of the most important ancient port cities of the Roman Empire and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. During your guided walking tour, you'll explore remarkable ruins including:

  • Celsus Library – one of the most beautiful libraries of the ancient world

  • Great Theater – with a seating capacity of 25,000

  • Temple of Hadrian

  • Fountain of Trajan

  • Marble streets and ancient shops

Basilica of Saint John: Visit the 6th-century basilica built by Emperor Justinian over the believed tomb of Saint John the Apostle. Though partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century, its impressive remains still attract pilgrims and history enthusiasts.

🏛️ Temple of Artemis: End your tour with a stop at the site of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While only a few columns remain, the historical significance of this sacred temple is undeniable.

🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Turkish restaurant and get the chance to discover traditional handicrafts of the region along the way.

Included: Guided tour, hotel accommodation in Kusadasi.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel (around 07:30 AM), meet your guide in the lobby at 08:00 AM and depart for Pamukkale by tourist-class private vehicle.

🗺️ Arrival in Pamukkale: Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided tour of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

🏛️ Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your guide, visiting highlights such as:

  • The well-preserved Roman Theater

  • The Marble Street

  • The Necropolis, one of the largest ancient cemeteries in the world

  • Ancient baths and temples

🤍 Travertine Terraces: Then, walk down to the famous white travertine terraces formed by thermal waters flowing down the mountain for centuries. Your guide will explain the geological formations and their cultural importance.

🏊 Cleopatra’s Pool (Optional): You’ll have free time to relax and optionally swim in the legendary Cleopatra Pool, where ancient Roman columns rest beneath the warm, mineral-rich waters. (Entrance fee to the pool is not included.)

Evening Options:

  • If your itinerary includes an overnight stay in Pamukkale, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.

Included: Breakfast , guided tour, hotel accommodation, all transfers.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel (around 07:30 AM), meet your guide at 08:00 AM and depart by private vehicle for a full-day historical and cultural tour en route to Antalya.

🏛️ Perge Ancient City: Your first stop is Perge, one of the largest ancient cities of the Pamphylia region, originally founded by the Hittites around 1500 BC. Explore the remains of the ancient stadium, Roman gates, agora, and baths with your guide.

🎭 Aspendos Theater: Next, visit the remarkably preserved Aspendos Roman Theater, built in the 2nd century AD with a seating capacity of 15,000 spectators. This theater is still used today for festivals and classical music concerts due to its excellent acoustics.

🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant near the Aspendos area, surrounded by nature.

🏖️ Side Ancient City: Continue to Side, a classical harbor city that once served as one of the largest slave markets in the region. During the Roman era, impressive structures such as the Roman Theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo were built here. You’ll have 1 hour of free time to enjoy the seaside views, take photos, or shop in the charming streets of the old town.

💦 Manavgat Waterfall: On the way to Antalya, make a short stop at the beautiful Manavgat Waterfall. Take a break in this peaceful natural setting and capture scenic photos.

Evening:  Check in to your hotel and enjoy your free time.

Included: Breakfast, guided tour, all transfers, hotel accommodation in Antalya.

According to your flight schedule, our team will pick you up from your hotel in Antalya and transfer you to the airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia.

📍 Upon arrival at the airport, proceed with your self-check-in using the flight details provided to you in advance. Board your flight to Cappadocia.

🛬 After landing at the Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport, our staff will meet you at the domestic terminal exit gate, holding a sign with your name. Then, enjoy a comfortable 1-hour transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

🛏️ Check in and relax for the rest of the day at your cave or stone-style hotel.

Included: Domestic flight ticket, airport transfers, hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.

Note: Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride is available early this morning.

Morning: Breakfast is served at the hotel between 07:00 – 09:30 AM. Around 09:30 AM, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin your full-day exploration of Cappadocia’s most iconic sites.

📸 Göreme Panorama: Start with a breathtaking panoramic view of Göreme, where fairy chimneys and cave houses stretch across the landscape in a surreal setting.

Göreme Open-Air Museum: Visit the region’s largest monastic complex, where early Christian monks established religious education centers. Explore rock-cut churches, chapels, and monasteries featuring stunning frescoes from the 10th to 13th centuries. This site is also associated with key historical figures like St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. George of Nazianzus.

🌄 Pasabag (Monks Valley): Admire fairy chimneys with multiple stems and caps — a formation unique to this region. Visit the chapel dedicated to St. Simeon, carved inside a three-headed fairy chimney.

🪨 Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley): Walk through a surreal landscape filled with rock formations shaped like animals, mushrooms, and columns. Created over centuries by erosion, these formations are a photographer’s dream.

🏰 Uçhisar Castle: Stop at the highest point in Cappadocia. This ancient fortress was used for defense and observation, and it offers a spectacular panoramic view of the region.

🐦 Love Valley: End your tour with a visit to Love Valley, known for its playful, naturally sculpted fairy chimneys and sweeping views. This valley is perfect for romantic photos and peaceful walks.

🏺 Avanos Pottery Workshop: Visit the pottery town of Avanos, where artisans still craft ceramics using red clay from the Kızılırmak River, Turkey’s longest river. Watch a live demonstration or try your hand at traditional pottery-making.

Afternoon: At around 16:00 – 17:00, return to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free at your leisure.

Included: Full-day guided tour, hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.

Note: Optional Turkish Night

Note: Long dress photoshoot & classic car tour available upon request.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, begin your full-day Cappadocia tour with a blend of nature, history, and underground wonders.

🌹 Red Valley (Kızılçukur): Named after the red-colored rock formations, this is one of the most scenic hiking valleys in Cappadocia (approx. 3.5 km). Used by early Christians in the 5th century, the valley features cave dwellings and ancient churches. The rock colors change beautifully throughout the day — it's also a top spot for sunset views.

🏚️ Çavuşin Village: Explore one of the region’s oldest settlements, home to a 3rd-century church. The village once functioned as a self-contained town with rock-carved homes, kitchens, and wine cellars. Many collapsed in the 1960s due to erosion, leaving dramatic open views.

💘 Love Valley (White Valley): Known for its whimsical and unusually shaped fairy chimneys. This valley offers an entertaining and unique landscape ideal for photography and short walks.

⛏️ Underground City (Özkonak or Kaymaklı): Visit one of Cappadocia’s fascinating underground cities. Originally created by the Hittites and later expanded by early Christians as a safe haven during Roman persecution. Discover tunnels, food storage rooms, chapels, kitchens, air shafts, and ingenious defense systems.

🐦 Pigeon Valley: End the tour with a panoramic stop at Pigeon Valley, where you can view ancient dovecotes carved into the cliffs — once used to collect droppings to fertilize vineyards.

Afternoon: Return to your hotel around 16:00–17:00. The evening is free at your leisure.

Included: Breakfast, guided tour, hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.

Morning: After breakfast at your hotel in Cappadocia, our team will pick you up according to your flight schedule and transfer you to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

🛬 Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our representative will be waiting for you at the exit gate (meeting details will be provided in advance). You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul (approximately 1-hour drive).

Included: Breakfast, domestic flight ticket, airport transfers, hotel accommodation in Istanbul.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, our team will pick you up from the lobby at the scheduled time and transfer you to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) for your international flight.

✈️ Note: We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 5 hours before your departure time to allow for check-in, security, and potential traffic.

Thank you for traveling with us — we hope to welcome you again on your next journey to Turkey!

Included: Breakfast, airport transfer.

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