Link Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus in four sightseeing days using flights and an overnight intercity bus. Two days in Cappadocia are followed by the bus to Pamukkale, a stay in Kuşadası and the Ephesus tour before flying back to Istanbul.
Choose this for: Four sightseeing days linking Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus, using flights and an overnight intercity bus.
Plan for: One night is spent on the bus rather than in a hotel. The route moves directly from two Cappadocia tour days to Pamukkale, with little free time between regions.
| Day | Plan | Meals included |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Istanbul to Cappadocia · Northern tour | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 2 | Southern Cappadocia · Overnight bus | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 3 | Pamukkale and Hierapolis · Kuşadası | Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 4 | Ephesus · Fly to Istanbul | Lunch |
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early morning pickup from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. At Istanbul Airport, self-check-in is required. After obtaining your boarding pass, board your flight.
Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, our driver will meet you at the exit gate and transfer you to join your Northern Cappadocia Tour:
Afternoon lunch break at a local restaurant. Then, stroll along the Red River, Turkey’s longest, and visit a pottery village with optional workshops. End the day passing through Love Valley. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hot Air Balloon tour is a recommended activity for this morning.
Pickup from your hotel between 9:30 and 10:00 AM for your Southern Cappadocia Tour:
After lunch, transfer to the local bus station for an intercity bus to Pamukkale (approx. 10 hours). Overnight bus to Pamukkale.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, pickup around 07:30-08:00 AM for your Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour:
Optional: swim in the Cleopatra Swimming Pool. After lunch, transfer to your Kusadasi hotel for leisure time and an overnight stay. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals included: Lunch
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up for your Ephesus Tour:
Lunch break at a restaurant. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the exit for a hotel drop-off. End of our service.
• Hotels with breakfast
• Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
• Airport transfers mentioned on the itinerary
• Lunch on tours (vegetarian, vegan, halal options available)
• Entrance fees for sights and museums
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Drink during lunch
• Dinner
• Medical insurance
• Tips
• Cleopatra Pool fee
Per Person, Max Group Size: 15
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Economical | $880 |
| Comfort | $990 |
Your programme also includes one overnight intercity bus journey. That night is spent on the bus, not in a hotel.
Listed hotels are examples or similar alternatives. Your quote confirms the hotels and room types for your dates.
*Hotels may vary. Hot air balloon tour is optional—ask for the current price!
• Hot air balloon is an optional extra
• Max group size is 15 people
• The quoted price covers accommodations in hotels as mentioned above or similar quality hotels
The overnight intercity bus ride takes approximately 10 hours, offering a comfortable journey.
It’s recommended to book the optional balloon ride ahead of time due to high demand, especially in peak seasons.
We’ll transfer you to the airport after the Ephesus tour with enough time for your flight—typically 2 hours prior to departure.
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Allow seven days to include an Istanbul stay before the same main regions and overnight bus connection.
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