Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia 8 Day Package

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Overview

Available languages

English

192 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience Turkey’s top UNESCO sites in an expertly crafted 8-day package. Enjoy visits to Istanbul (where Europe meets Asia and once capital of three empires), Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimneys, Pamukkale’s “pools of heaven,” Ancient Ephesus (the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean), and the House of Virgin Mary.

Benefit from included 7 nights’ accommodation, airport transfers, skip-the-line entries, guided tours, and lunches—ensuring comfort and efficiency throughout your journey. Learn the rich stories of early Christians, Byzantines, Ottomans, and modern Turks from your expert local guide. Savor authentic Turkish cuisine and embrace daily life with personal insights, making your journey immersive and unforgettable.

The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below

Entry tickets are excluded.Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.

The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.

Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.

Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.

The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.

For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.

Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul

Accommodations

Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

1

Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 2

Treasures of Istanbul

Accommodations

Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

TopkapI Palace

Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years

2 hours • Admission Not Included
3

Hippodrome

Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir

Accommodations

Efe Boutique Hotel or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Bosphorus Strait

Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace

2 hours • Admission Included
3

After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1 hour 15min domestic flight to Izmir.

2 hours • Admission Included
4

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Kusadasi

Check-In your hotel. Overnight stay in Kusadasi

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Pamukkale Tour

Accommodations

Efe Boutique Hotel or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Kusadasi

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full day.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
3

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Kusadasi

At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Ancient Ephesus / Flight to Kayseri

Accommodations

Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

Ancient City of Ephesus

the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
3

The Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

After the tour drives you to Izmir Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
5

Kayseri

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Accommodations

Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Goreme Open-Air Museum

Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
2

Devrent Valley

Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Pasabag

Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
4

Avanos

Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Goreme Panorama

Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
6

Uchisar

Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Accommodations

Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Rose Valley

Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Cavusin

Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Kaymakli Underground City

Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
5

Ortahisar

Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
6

At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

2 hours • Admission Included
7

Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Departure Day

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia

2 nights accommodation in Kusadasi

Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

All airport transfers

3 nights accommodation in Istanbul

Beverages with Meals

Personal Expenses

Entry tickets to historical sites

Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

Pickup points

Sabiha Gokcen

Istanbul Turkiye

Istanbul Airport

TayakadIn, Terminal Street No. 1 Istanbul Turkiye

Options

EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS

This Option: EXCLUDES domestic Flight tickets and must be arranged by guests. we will inform them which flights you need to purchase.
Airport Transfers: All transfers mentioned on the itinerary are included and we take care of them
Partial-Guided Group Tour: The tour combined with individual transfers, flights and small group tour with expert local tour guides ın each region.
Duration: 8 days
Breakfast x 7 / Lunches x 5
Mercedes Vito&Sprinter
Pickup included

INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS

This Option: INCLUFDES domestic flight tickets and we take care of them
Airport Transfers: All transfers mentioned on the itinerary are inclluded and we take care of them
Paertial-Guided Group Tour: The tour combined with individual transfers, flights and small group tour with expert local tour guides ın each region.
Duration: 8 days
Breakfast x 7 / Lunches x 5
Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

83 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • It was a budget group tour, but it was the best

    mimiaust,,Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I would like to inform Korean guests that the company is very recommended. The price is low and the entrance fee is also transparent to me personally. The best hotel is not as cheap as the best hotel to stay in the city hotel, but I can choose what you want to eat dinner on foot and go out. The tour is golgous, there are no busts and the schedule at the time of reservation went according to the schedule, the airport pickup and the necessary amounts and so on.

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  • Great experience for our Turkey holiday.

    Janet H,,Oct 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    We love the attentive staff, guides and driver. It made our holiday truly seamless from arrival to departure. Everything was well planned and coordinated. The only thing perhaps was the itinerary at Cappadocia which did not include hot air balloon. Most would like to either take the ride experience or take photo with all hot air balloon in the backdrop as the ultimate remembrance.

  • Impressed by Tour Altinkum!

    2soledadm,,Oct 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We feel very lucky to have booked our trip with Tour Altinkum. Communication was the key element that made this trip a success. Tour Altinkum’s agents were on top of the game when it came to keeping us informed about schedules, pick-up times, departures, etc. Drivers & Tour guides were always on time and were so friendly! Everything was so perfect: transportation, lodging, meals, friendly & knowledgeable tour guides and of course the spectacular locations we got to see and experience. Bravo!!! We are especially appreciative of the extra effort you put in to locate and deliver a bag we accidentally left in one of the vans. It was solely our fault and we were convinced the bag was lost forever. Somehow you found it and we are eternally grateful! We will highly recommend you to our friends.

  • Türkiye Regional

    John K,,Oct 16, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Great company. Delivered on all promises. Good knowledgeable guides. Good price point. Both efficient and in depth enough to be informative

  • Unforgettable week filled with adventures

    YOUNES H,,Jul 13, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour is a great way to tick off all the must-see sights of Turkey within a fast-paced week. The itinerary is well-organized, allowing you to experience the highlights without feeling rushed. Communication through WhatsApp was near-instantaneous, which made everything run smoothly and added a level of reassurance throughout the trip. One of the absolute highlights was the optional hot air balloon ride – an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone considering it. The drivers were always on time, the staff were helpful, and most of the meals provided were enjoyable, though the coffee could have been a bit stronger. That said, the hotels could definitely be improved, especially in Cappadocia, where the rooms lacked air conditioning, a fridge, and even a TV, which made the stay less comfortable than expected. Overall, it’s a well-executed trip with a few areas for improvement.

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  • One of my best trips

    Teena K,,Jun 16, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Hands down one of my best trips in the last 10 yrs. So well organized and planned. Absolutely no hick ups. All the drivers, guides and tour van were fabulous. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to travel to Turkey. Even the ground support team was so efficient and prompt.

  • Wonderful holidays in Turkey

    gilbert2014,,Jun 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My family and I had a wonderful trip in Turkey thanks to Tour Altinkum Travel. Their agents, Kerem, Sedef and Ali were always ready to help, providing us with a daily programme and useful information. The guides, Okan, Furkan, Mehmet,Foonda and Erdi, as well as the drivers, were very professional and punctual. The balloon flight in Cappadocia was a delightful experience, with breakfast and champagne served upon landing. The domestic flights were always on time and hassle-free. The hotels were comfortable, with a polite and courteous staff. I strongly recommend Tour Altinkum Travel for that tour. Our holidays in Turkey were wonderful thanks to them!

  • Wonderful holidays in Turkey

    Percy A,,Jun 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    My family and I had a wonderful trip in Turkey thanks to Tour Altinkum Travel. Their agents, Kerem, Sedef and Ali were always ready to help, providing us with a daily programme and precious information. The guides, Okan, Furkan, Mehmet, Foonda and Erdi, as well as the drivers, were all very professional and punctual. The balloon flight in Cappadocia was a delightful experience, with breakfast and champagne served upon landing. The domestic flights were always on time and hassle-free. The hotels were comfortable, with a polite and courteous staff. I would strongly recommend Tour Altinkum Travel and Viator for that tour. Our holidays in Turkey were wonderful thanks to them!

  • Turkey tour

    Sightsee05649294175,,Jun 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Hi Ali & Altinkum Team, We are back home after experiencing an incredible Turkey tour. We couldn't be more impressed! The itinerary was expertly curated, covering iconic destinations like Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Our guides Barris, Ardi, Isik, Ogun all were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more enriching. The pick-up and drop services were prompt and hassle-free, adding to the overall convenience. The service throughout the tour was top-notch, making this an unforgettable experience.

  • Excellent for a hassle free tour of Turkey

    Devikabhaumik,,May 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you team Tour Altinkum!! We all had a wonderful time in Turkey. Arrangements were very good, thank you for providing detailed communication on activities and pickup/drop off. We enjoyed all the tours , tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable.Teşekkürler

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