3 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia
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Tour Overview
Start in Istanbul and visit Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia on three guided days. Includes domestic flights, airport transfers and hotel nights in Kusadasi and Cappadocia.
Visit Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia in three days, starting and ending in Istanbul. Fly to Denizli on day 1 for Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis, then travel to Kusadasi for your first hotel night.
Day 2 covers Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Fly from Izmir to Cappadocia that evening and stay in a cave or stone hotel. On day 3, explore the northern Cappadocia sights on the Red Tour before flying back to Istanbul.
This is a full three-day schedule, with a different guided tour each day and one hotel change. Domestic flight journeys, airport transfers, guides, entrance fees and lunches are included, along with two hotel nights and breakfast on days 2 and 3.
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Visit all three in one trip
- Start with PamukkaleWhite terraces and Hierapolis on day 1.
- Include the Ephesus day tourAncient city, Mary’s House and Artemis Temple.
- Finish in CappadociaA cave or stone hotel night and the Red Tour.
Day by day
Tour Itinerary
Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.
Start in Istanbul and return there after three guided days and two hotel nights. 2 stops · 2 nights
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Day 1Fly from Istanbul to Denizli, visit Pamukkale and stay in Kusadasi See the white terraces and Hierapolis before the included drive to your hotel.
pickup follows your booked flightPickup from your Istanbul hotelMeet your driver for the airport transfer and morning Denizli flight.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Istanbul to DenizliYour included domestic flight takes about 1 hour.
flight time changes by season and availabilityDenizli airport meeting and transfer to PamukkaleMeet your driver at arrivals and travel to the Pamukkale tour area, about 1 hour away.
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tourExplore the terraces and ancient city with your guide. Lunch and entrance fees are included; visits finish around 15:00.
Pamukkale TravertinesSee white terraces formed by mineral-rich spring water. Walk barefoot on the section open to visitors.
Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the remains of the ancient spa city above the terraces, including its theatre and public buildings.
Lunch during the Pamukkale visitsStop for an included meal between the sights. Drinks are paid separately.
Cleopatra Antique PoolView the warm-water pool at no extra charge. Swimming is optional and paid for separately at the site.
Travel from Pamukkale to KusadasiThe tour includes your onward journey to Kusadasi. Allow about 2.5 hours on the road.
Check into your Kusadasi hotelStay for one night, with breakfast included before the Ephesus tour.
One night in KusadasiYour hotel stay begins on day 1 and ends after breakfast on day 2.
Day 2Explore Ephesus, then fly to Cappadocia for your second hotel night Visit the ancient city and nearby sacred sites before the evening flight from Izmir.
Ephesus tour pickup after breakfast and check-outMeet the tour vehicle at your Kusadasi hotel and bring your luggage.
Guided Ephesus day tourVisit Ephesus Ancient City, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Lunch and entrance tickets are included.
Ephesus Ancient CityWalk along the old city streets to see the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and other Roman remains.
House of Virgin MaryVisit the hillside shrine associated with Mary, set apart from the ancient city.
Lunch on the Ephesus routeEnjoy an included restaurant lunch during the day. Drinks cost extra.
Temple of ArtemisSee what remains of the temple once known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Tour finish and transfer to Izmir airportAfter the guided visits, take the shared airport shuttle. The drive takes about 1 hour.
direct or connected, subject to availability; flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Izmir to CappadociaYour included flight journey may be direct or involve a change of planes.
Cappadocia airport meeting and hotel transferMeet your driver at arrivals and take the shared shuttle to your cave or stone hotel, about 1 hour away. Check in for one night. Arrival can be late, depending on the flight.
One night in CappadociaBreakfast is included before check-out and the Red Tour on day 3.
Day 3Take the Cappadocia Red Tour and fly back to IstanbulOptional balloon Visit northern valleys, Zelve and Avanos, then transfer to the airport.
Red Tour pickup after breakfast and check-outBring your luggage and meet the tour vehicle at your hotel.
Guided Cappadocia Red TourExplore the northern sights with your guide, including lunch and entrance fees. The visits finish around 16:00-17:00.
Devrent ValleySpot animal-like shapes in the naturally eroded rocks of this valley.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee fairy chimneys with wide caps and rock-cut rooms used by earlier residents.
Goreme Panoramic ViewStop above Goreme for a view of the town surrounded by rock formations.
Lunch during the Red TourYour final tour day includes a restaurant lunch between the northern sights. Drinks are extra.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopSee a potter work with clay and learn about a craft still practised in Avanos.
Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore a former village spread through rock valleys, with old homes and religious buildings.
Uchisar Castle (exterior view)See the high rock castle from an outside viewpoint. Entry and the climb to the top are not included.
after the guided tourShared shuttle to Cappadocia airportAfter the visits, take the shuttle to the airport for your Istanbul flight. Allow about 1 hour.
flight time changes by season and availabilityFly from Cappadocia to IstanbulYour included flight takes about 80 minutes.
Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulMeet your driver at arrivals for the transfer to your Istanbul hotel.
Package scope
What's Included
No hidden package costs. Domestic flights and their transfers, all three guided tours, entrance fees, lunches and two hotel nights with breakfast are included.
Included
Covered by the displayed package price
- Domestic flights: Istanbul to Denizli, Izmir to Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul
- 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person on each flight
- Airport meetings and transfers for the included flights
- Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour with onward transport to Kusadasi
- Guided Ephesus tour with the House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
- Guided Cappadocia Red Tour
- Licensed professional guides, tour transport and entrance fees
- 1 hotel night in Kusadasi and 1 cave or stone hotel night in Cappadocia
- Breakfast on days 2 and 3; lunch on all three days
- Local taxes and service fees
Not included
Budget separately or add during booking
- International flights
- Istanbul accommodation before and after the package
- Breakfast on day 1
- Optional balloon flight or balloon watching tour
- Swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool, paid at the site
- Dinners, drinks and personal expenses
Stay options
Hotel Classes
Stay one night in Kusadasi and one in Cappadocia, with breakfast on days 2 and 3; Istanbul accommodation is separate.
Smart value
Standard Class
- En-suite rooms with air conditioning
- Breakfast included every morning
- Properties we book week after week
From, per person€821
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€961
- 2 people sharing a room€821
- 3 people sharing a room€787
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Most selected
Middle Class
- Larger rooms and better bathrooms
- More on-site facilities and service
- Consistently higher guest ratings
Upgrade, per person+ €88
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,149
- 2 people sharing a room€909
- 3 people sharing a room€857
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
Premium pick
High Class
- The best-rated property on each stop
- The most space and the best views
- Attentive service from arrival to check-out
Upgrade, per person+ €374
Prices by room occupancy
- 1 person in a single room€1,617
- 2 people sharing a room€1,195
- 3 people sharing a room€1,093
Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.
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Route & duration options
Compare Turkey Tour Packages
Choose one Cappadocia route within three regions, add a second Cappadocia day, or leave Pamukkale for another trip.
| Comparison | You are viewing3 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Pamukkale, Ephesus and CappadociaOne guided day in each of three regions | 3 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour from IstanbulKeep three days and focus on two regions | 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by FlightAdd the Yellow Tour over four days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit order | Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia | Cappadocia, Ephesus | Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale |
| Cappadocia routes | Red only | Red and Yellow | Red and Yellow |
| Pamukkale | Day 1 | Not included | Day 4 |
| Ephesus | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 3 |
| Hotel nights | 1 in Kusadasi and 1 in Cappadocia | 1 in Cappadocia and 1 in Kusadasi | 1 in Cappadocia and 2 in Kusadasi |
| From price | €821 | €668 | €817 |
| View Tour & Prices: 3 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul | View Tour & Prices: 4 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale by Flight |
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Have five days and want time without a tour?5 Days Turkey Tour by Flight from Istanbul: Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus includes Red, Yellow, Pamukkale and Ephesus, with a free day during three nights in Kusadasi.
Want a different order or an extra night?Map your Turkey sightseeing itinerary to balance the regions you want to see with your available days.
Practical details
Before You Book
Details for this three-day route from Istanbul.
- Does this tour start and finish in Istanbul?
Yes. Day 1 starts with pickup from your Istanbul hotel and a flight to Denizli. After the Cappadocia Red Tour on day 3, fly to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Istanbul accommodation is not included.
- How much free time is there?
There is a guided tour on every day. You stay one night in Kusadasi and one in Cappadocia, with an evening flight between them. Choose this route if you want to cover all three destinations in three days.
- Can I add a balloon flight in Cappadocia?
Yes, for sunrise on day 3. You return for breakfast before the Red Tour. The previous evening’s flight can mean a late hotel arrival, so the balloon requires an early start after a short night. The activity costs extra and depends on suitable weather and aviation approval.
- Do I need to pay to see Cleopatra Antique Pool?
Viewing the pool is free. Pay an extra fee at the site only if you want to swim. The Pamukkale and Hierapolis entrance fees are included in your guided tour.
- Is the Izmir to Cappadocia flight direct?
It may be direct or connected, depending on availability. It leaves after the Ephesus day tour. Your ticket and both airport transfers are included in the package.
- Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
- SpanishGroupPrivate
- ItalianPrivate
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
- Can I cancel this tour, and how much do I get back?
Yes. How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
- 61 to 90 days70% back
- 31 to 60 days60% back
- 16 to 30 days30% back
- 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
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