What is included during the Konya stop?

The road transfer allows two hours of free time in Konya on day 5. There is no guide or prebooked visit, and you pay for lunch and any attraction you choose. The journey from Cappadocia to Antalya takes the full day, including this stop.

Is there a full free day in Antalya?

No. You arrive after the Konya road journey on day 5, take the Antalya city tour on day 6 and leave for Pamukkale on day 7. The itinerary includes two Antalya hotel nights, with free time after the city tour.

Which morning is available for the balloon flight?

The optional balloon flight is offered on day 4, before the Yellow Tour. Day 3 is your arrival flight and Red Tour day. Sunrise viewing from the ground is a separate option. Balloon passengers must be at least 6, with no child flight discount. If weather cancels the flight, the balloon flight fee is refunded.

Do we go back to Antalya after Pamukkale?

No. After the visits finish around 15:00, the included transfer takes you to Denizli Airport, about one hour away. The evening flight to Istanbul, arrival transfer and one final hotel night are included.

What walking does the Yellow Tour involve?

The longer valley walk is optional and can take up to two hours; you may wait in the vehicle instead. The underground-city visit is separate and involves stairs, narrow passages and low ceilings.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?

This tour is guided in English and is sold as Group or Private. You choose 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 days — 30% fee, 70% back 31 to 60 days — 40% fee, 60% back 16 to 30 days — 70% fee, 30% back 0 to 15 days, or no show — no refund

Set departure days Konya stop on the road to Antalya

8 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya and Pamukkale Tour

Red & Yellow Tours in CappadociaAntalya waterfalls & boat tripPamukkale, then a final Istanbul nightMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

Visit Istanbul's Old City, then fly to Cappadocia for the Red and Yellow Tours. Travel via Konya to Antalya for a city tour and boat trip. End with Pamukkale and a final night in Istanbul. Two flights and seven hotel nights are included.

Spend the first two nights in Istanbul and take the Old City morning tour on day 2. An early flight brings you to Cappadocia the next day, where an airport meeting and transfer connect you with the Red Tour. Stay two nights at a cave or stone hotel, with the Yellow Tour on day 4.

Day 5 is reserved for the road journey to Antalya. The transfer includes two free hours in Konya. There is no guide or booked visit. Lunch and any entry fees are separate. Stay two nights in Antalya and take the city tour on day 6, including the waterfalls, Kaleici, a panoramic boat trip and lunch.

After breakfast on day 7, leave Antalya for Pamukkale. Visit the white terraces and Hierapolis, with lunch included. Viewing Cleopatra Pool is free; swimming is optional and paid separately. Continue to Denizli Airport, about an hour from Pamukkale, for the flight to Istanbul.

One final hotel night in Istanbul is included before the departure airport transfer on day 8. There is no full free day in this itinerary: free time is mainly after the Old City morning and during the Konya stop. International flights are separate.

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From Istanbul to Cappadocia and the Mediterranean

Visit Cappadocia on two guided routesThe Red Tour follows the arrival flight; the Yellow Tour is on the next day.
Cross to Antalya with a Konya stopDay 5 is a full road travel day with two free hours in Konya. There is no guide; lunch and entry fees are separate.
Fly out after PamukkaleContinue to Denizli Airport after the guided visits, then spend the final included night in Istanbul.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Day one is open below. Open any other day to see its times, transfers and the places it visits.

Cappadocia by air, Konya and Antalya by road, then Pamukkale

Seven hotel nights: Istanbul 2, Cappadocia 2, Antalya 2 and Istanbul 1. Konya is a two-hour daytime stop, with no hotel stay. 3 stops · 7 nights

Days 1–3 · 2 nightsIstanbulArrival transfer and the Old City morningDays 3–5 · 2 nightsCappadociaRed and Yellow ToursAbout 80 minutes by air, then airport meeting and transfer Days 5–7 · 2 nightsAntalyaCity tour with waterfalls, Kaleici and a boat tripContinue from Konya; allow the full day from Cappadocia On the wayKonya · Day 5 · 2-hour stopRoad transfer from CappadociaDays 7–8 · 1 nightIstanbulAirport meeting, final hotel night and departure transferAbout one hour by air from Denizli On the wayPamukkale · Day 7 · guided visitsAbout four hours by road from AntalyaDenizli · Day 7 · evening flightAbout one hour from Pamukkale to Denizli Airport

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Day 1Arrive in Istanbul and begin your two-night stay The package starts with an airport meeting and hotel transfer.

Meet your driver at the arrival airport in IstanbulTake the included transfer to your hotel in the selected class. Your international arrival flight is separate.

Check in for two nights in IstanbulHotel check-in follows the usual check-in time. No sightseeing is booked on arrival day.

First hotel night in IstanbulBreakfast is included before tomorrow’s guided Old City morning.

Included:
Airport meeting and transfer
Istanbul hotel

Day 2See the Old City on a guided morning tour The Group tour ends at the Grand Bazaar, with the afternoon free.

08:30The morning itinerary finishes around 12:30.Old City hotel pickup after breakfastVisit the four sights below with a licensed guide and included entrance fees.

Hagia SophiaVisit the monument known for its great dome and long architectural history. Your guide introduces the building and the changes made during its different periods of use.
Blue MosqueSee the courtyard and decorated interior of the mosque facing Hagia Sophia. Visits follow the prayer-time and dress requirements of this working mosque.
Hippodrome and ObelisksWalk through the square that occupies the former Byzantine racing ground. Its surviving monuments help explain how this space served the city.
Grand BazaarFinish the Group morning at the historic covered market. You can browse after the guided visits; a different shopping stop is used on Sundays.

Free time after the Group tourLunch and your return to the hotel are separate. On Sundays, an alternative shopping stop replaces the closed Grand Bazaar.

Second hotel night in IstanbulTomorrow’s flight requires an early checkout before breakfast service.

Included:
Breakfast
Guide and entrance fees
Hotel pickup
Istanbul hotel

Day 3Fly to Cappadocia and take the Red Tour The airport meeting and transfer connect the morning flight with the guided tour.

04:00Hotel pickup follows the booked flight.Early checkout and departure airport transferLeave the hotel for your departure airport in Istanbul. Breakfast is excluded because checkout is before breakfast service.

07:00Flight time depends on season and availability.Flight from Istanbul to CappadociaThe included domestic flight takes about 80 minutes.

Meet your driver in CappadociaThe arrival meeting and transfer to the Red Tour area are included.

09:30Hotel pickups start around 09:30; touring finishes around 16:00–17:00.Join the Red Tour pickup routeThe guided visits below include lunch and entrance fees. Sightseeing begins around 10:00–10:30.

Devrent ValleyLook at the exposed rock shapes in Devrent, including the formation resembling a camel. The stop introduces the variety of shapes found across Cappadocia.
Pasabag Open Air MuseumVisit the fairy chimneys and carved chambers at Pasabag. The tall formations and their stone caps are a feature of this part of the Red route.
Goreme Panoramic ViewTake in the valley landscape around Goreme from the viewpoint. Rock formations and the settlement can be seen together across the surrounding slopes.
Lunch between the Red Tour visitsThe first Cappadocia sightseeing day includes a restaurant lunch. Drinks and anything ordered in addition to the included meal are extra.
Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter demonstrate shaping clay in an Avanos workshop. The visit introduces a craft that has long been associated with the town.
Zelve Open Air MuseumExplore the rock-cut spaces of Zelve’s former settlement. Homes and religious buildings remain within the walls of its valleys.
Uchisar Castle — exterior viewView the rock fortress above Uchisar village from outside. Entrance to the castle and the climb inside are separate from this tour.

Transfer to your Cappadocia hotel after the tourCheck in for two nights at a cave or stone hotel in your chosen class.

First of two Cappadocia nightsOptional ATV, horse or camel rides can be added after the Red Tour. Turkish Night is an additional evening activity.

Included:
Lunch
Istanbul to Cappadocia flight
Guide and entrance fees
Airport meeting and transfers
Cappadocia hotel

Day 4Take the Yellow Tour after breakfastOptional balloon Visit the southern valleys and an underground city before returning to the same hotel.

09:30Pickups start around 09:30; sightseeing runs about 10:00–10:30 to 16:00–17:00.Yellow Tour hotel pickupFollow the guided tour below, with lunch and entrance fees included.

Rose ValleySee the pink-toned ridges and carved spaces in the Rose Valley area. The landscape forms part of the Yellow Tour’s southern valley route.
Underground CityExplore rooms and connecting passages built below ground. The visit involves stairs, low sections and some narrow tunnels.
Pigeon ValleyView the pigeon houses cut into the valley’s rock faces. Your guide explains how they were used by the people farming nearby.
Lunch during the southern Cappadocia itineraryA restaurant meal is included among the Yellow Tour stops. You pay separately for drinks and additional food orders.
Gulludere ValleySee the valley’s rock formations and old carved churches. The longer walking section is optional and may take up to two hours.
Cavusin VillageVisit the area around the old rock-cut village of Cavusin. The cliffside remains show how homes were built into the local landscape.

Return to the Cappadocia hotelHotel drop-off and the second night are included. The next day is the road journey to Antalya.

Second night in CappadociaBreakfast is included before checkout and the road transfer tomorrow.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Guide and entrance fees
Hotel pickup and return
Cappadocia hotel

Day 5Travel from Cappadocia to Antalya with a Konya stop Allow the full day for this road journey and the two-hour stop.

09:00Approximate departure; the journey occupies the day.Leave Cappadocia after breakfast and checkoutTake the included road transfer towards Antalya via Konya.

Two hours of free time in KonyaUse the stop for your own sightseeing and lunch. There is no guide or booked visit; lunch, any entry fees and other personal spending are separate.

Continue by road to AntalyaRejoin your driver after the stop and continue to your Antalya hotel. Arrival depends on traffic and road conditions.

Check in for two nights in AntalyaYour room is included in the selected hotel class. No tour is booked after the road journey.

First Antalya hotel nightBreakfast is included before the Antalya city tour.

Included:
Breakfast
Road transfer via Konya
Antalya hotel

Day 6Explore Antalya’s waterfalls and Old Town The city itinerary includes lunch, a panoramic boat trip and the listed entrance fees.

09:30Morning pickup; the tour continues into the late afternoon.Antalya city tour pickup after breakfastJoin the complete itinerary below with a licensed guide.

Duden WaterfallVisit the waterfall and its green park setting. The paths near the cascade can be wet, so take care while walking.
Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallSee the lower waterfall where the water drops from Antalya’s cliffs into the sea. The viewing area looks towards the cascade and the Mediterranean.
Lunch on the Antalya city tourYour city sightseeing itinerary includes a restaurant lunch. Drinks with the meal and extra orders are charged separately.
Kaleici Old TownExplore the streets of Antalya’s historic centre around the old harbour. Traditional houses and older monuments form part of the district’s setting.
Panoramic Boat TourTake the included boat trip for views of Antalya from the water. The harbour and coastal cliffs can be seen from the boat.

Return to your Antalya hotel after sightseeingThe hotel transfer and second night are included. Dinner is separate.

Second Antalya hotel nightBreakfast is included before the early road pickup to Pamukkale.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Guide and entrance fees
Panoramic boat trip
Hotel pickup and return
Antalya hotel

Day 7Visit Pamukkale and fly to Istanbul for the final night The itinerary continues to Denizli Airport after the visits, without returning to Antalya.

06:30Pickup varies with hotel location.Pamukkale pickup after breakfast and checkoutTravel from Antalya to Pamukkale, about four hours by road. Breakfast is included before this road departure.

10:30The Pamukkale visits finish around 15:00.Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis visitsFollow the itinerary below with a licensed guide, lunch and the listed entrance fees.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee the white terraces formed by deposits from the thermal springs. Shoes are removed on the permitted terrace walking section.
Hierapolis Ancient CityVisit the ancient settlement built above the travertines. Its surviving public buildings and ruins show the city’s connection with the thermal springs.
Lunch before the Denizli departureThe Pamukkale sightseeing itinerary includes lunch before your onward airport journey. Drinks and extra restaurant orders are separate.
Cleopatra Antique PoolView the thermal pool and ancient stonework within the water at no extra viewing charge. If you choose to swim, pay the separate swimming fee at the site.

16:00Transfer from Pamukkale to Denizli AirportThe included road transfer takes about one hour.

19:30Flight time depends on season and availability.Fly from Denizli to IstanbulThe included flight takes about one hour.

Airport meeting and hotel transfer in IstanbulMeet your driver at the arrival airport in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. The final night is included.

Final included hotel night in IstanbulBreakfast on day 8 is included if checkout is after breakfast service.

Included:
Breakfast and lunch
Guide and entrance fees
Denizli to Istanbul flight
Airport meeting and transfers
Istanbul hotel

Day 8Check out and take your departure airport transfer The hotel pickup is arranged around your international flight.

Transfer to your departure airport in IstanbulYour driver collects you at the hotel for the included transfer. Breakfast is included if checkout is after breakfast service; international flight tickets are separate.

Included:
Breakfast if checkout is after breakfast service
Departure airport transfer

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Seven hotel nights, two domestic flights, five guided days, listed meals and transfers via Konya are included.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Hotels and listed meals
- Seven hotel nights in the chosen class: two in Istanbul, two in Cappadocia, two in Antalya and one final night in Istanbul
- Breakfast on days 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, plus day 8 if checkout is after breakfast service; lunch on days 3, 4, 6 and 7
Tours and tickets
- Old City morning tour with licensed guide, entrance fees and hotel pickup
- Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours with licensed guides, lunch, entrance fees and listed transport
- Antalya city tour with licensed guide, lunch, panoramic boat trip, entrance fees and hotel pickup and return
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis itinerary from Antalya with licensed guide, lunch, listed entrance fees and onward transfer to Denizli Airport
Domestic flights and transfers
- Domestic flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia and from Denizli to Istanbul, each with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
- All listed airport meetings, airport transfers and hotel transfers
- Road transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with a two-hour unguided stop in Konya
Local taxes and fees
- Local taxes and service fees

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

International flights and hotel nights outside the seven listed nights
Meals on arrival day 1, breakfast before the early flight checkout on day 3, lunch on days 2, 5 and 8, all dinners and drinks with included lunches
Breakfast on day 8 if checkout is before breakfast service
Return transport to the hotel after the Group Old City morning tour
Guide service, any entry fees and personal expenses during the Konya stop
Optional balloon flight, sunrise ground viewing, ATV, horse or camel ride and Turkish Night
Optional swimming fee at Cleopatra Pool; viewing the pool is free
Additional activities, local transport, extra baggage, shopping and personal expenses

Stay options

Hotel Classes

Seven nights cover Istanbul at both ends, Cappadocia and Antalya, with breakfast except before the early day 3 flight or an early final checkout.

Sogut Hotel1 / 6

Smart value

Standard Class

En-suite rooms with air conditioning
Breakfast included every morning
Properties we book week after week

From, per person€1,181

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€1,843
2 people sharing a room€1,181
3 people sharing a room€1,030

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

Dora Pera Hotel1 / 6

Most selected

Middle Class

Larger rooms and better bathrooms
More on-site facilities and service
Consistently higher guest ratings

Upgrade, per person+ €319

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€2,428
2 people sharing a room€1,500
3 people sharing a room€1,316

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

Dosso Dossi Hotels & Spa Downtown1 / 6

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+ €904

Prices by room occupancy

1 person in a single room€3,351
2 people sharing a room€2,085
3 people sharing a room€1,701

Per person. Prices vary by departure date. These are this week’s lowest.

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Route & duration options

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Practical details

Before You Book

The Konya stop, touring days and travel arrangements for this route.

What is included during the Konya stop?
The road transfer allows two hours of free time in Konya on day 5. There is no guide or prebooked visit, and you pay for lunch and any attraction you choose. The journey from Cappadocia to Antalya takes the full day, including this stop.
Is there a full free day in Antalya?
No. You arrive after the Konya road journey on day 5, take the Antalya city tour on day 6 and leave for Pamukkale on day 7. The itinerary includes two Antalya hotel nights, with free time after the city tour.
Which morning is available for the balloon flight?
The optional balloon flight is offered on day 4, before the Yellow Tour. Day 3 is your arrival flight and Red Tour day. Sunrise viewing from the ground is a separate option. Balloon passengers must be at least 6, with no child flight discount. If weather cancels the flight, the balloon flight fee is refunded.
Do we go back to Antalya after Pamukkale?
No. After the visits finish around 15:00, the included transfer takes you to Denizli Airport, about one hour away. The evening flight to Istanbul, arrival transfer and one final hotel night are included.
What walking does the Yellow Tour involve?
The longer valley walk is optional and can take up to two hours; you may wait in the vehicle instead. The underground-city visit is separate and involves stairs, narrow passages and low ceilings.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
- EnglishGroupPrivate
You choose 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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