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Istanbul · Cappadocia · Antalya
Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya Tour – 7 Days
2 Nights Istanbul + 2 Nights Cappadocia + 2 Nights Antalya | Old City • Göreme & Fairy Chimneys • Kaleiçi & Düden Waterfalls
From $1,099 per person
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Stay: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya 2N each · 4★
- Flights: Domestic flights included
- Meals: Daily breakfast · lunch on group tours
- Group: Shared (small group) or private
- Guide: English-speaking guide
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 15 days
Tour Overview
7-Day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya Tour: Göreme Valleys, Kaleiçi & Düden Waterfalls
This 7-day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya tour starts at Istanbul Airport with a meet and greet and spreads six nights over three regions: two in Istanbul, two in Cappadocia and two in Antalya. Three domestic flights (Istanbul–Kayseri, Kayseri–Antalya, Antalya–Istanbul) join the regions, so you cross the country by air, not by long bus rides.
Istanbul brings Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. The full-day Göreme tour in Cappadocia visits the Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ, Devrent Valley, an Avanos pottery workshop and the Uçhisar viewpoint, and an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise can be added. Antalya adds Kaleiçi with Hadrian’s Gate and the old harbour, plus the Karpuzkaldıran and Upper Düden waterfalls. Perge, Aspendos and Side are not in the base program; an optional day tour with one extra night adds them (see Antalya tour packages).
It suits first-time visitors, couples, families and photographers who want city, fairy chimneys and sea in one week. Choose Shared, small groups with lunch, or Private with your own vehicle and guide. The price includes 4★ hotels (or similar) with breakfast, all three flights, airport transfers and an English-speaking guide; an optional cave hotel in Cappadocia is an upgrade. Read our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya itinerary or compare the 5-day Istanbul & Cappadocia tour.
Highlights
- Three regions in seven days
- Göreme Open-Air Museum and Devrent Valley
- Optional sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Kaleiçi old town and Hadrian’s Gate
- Düden Waterfalls near Antalya
- Direct Kayseri–Antalya flight included
Quick facts
- Recommended time to visit: April–June and September–October; Antalya is hot in summer and Cappadocia can be snowy in winter.
- The optional balloon flight depends on the weather; museum fees in Istanbul and Cappadocia are paid on-site.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1Arrival in Istanbul & Sultanahmet Evening
Your English-speaking assistant meets you at Istanbul Airport and takes you to your 4★ hotel in the Old City area; allow about an hour, depending on traffic. After check-in the rest of the day is yours. A relaxed first walk leads to Sultanahmet, where the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome stand within a few minutes of each other and are lit up after dark. Have a Turkish tea or a simple dinner in a nearby restaurant (dinner is not included) and rest well, because Day 2 is a full day of sightseeing in the Old City.
Overnight: Istanbul — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Private airport transfer ~1 hTour: Shared or privateEntrances: none -
Day 2Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
Today is a full day in Sultanahmet, the historic heart of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, built as a Byzantine cathedral in the 6th century and later a mosque, is the first stop, followed by the Blue Mosque with its six minarets and the Hippodrome, the old chariot-racing arena where the Egyptian Obelisk still stands. After lunch you visit Topkapı Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans, and finish in the Grand Bazaar, a covered market with thousands of shops. The Shared option travels as a small group with lunch; the Private option has its own vehicle and guide, and lunch is paid by you.
Meals: Breakfast; lunch (Shared option)Overnight: Istanbul — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Tour vehicle and walking in the Old CityTour: Shared (small group) or Private (vehicle + guide)Entrances: museum fees payable on-site -
Day 3Fly to Cappadocia & Göreme Village
After breakfast you transfer to the airport for the morning flight from Istanbul to Kayseri, about 1 hour 30 minutes (ticket included). A private transfer of roughly an hour crosses the volcanic plateau to your 4★ hotel in the Göreme or Ürgüp area. The afternoon is free for Göreme village, where houses and churches are cut into the soft rock, and for its cafés and viewpoints over the rock formations. An optional sunset viewpoint tour is available if you want to see the valleys in the evening light. Rest well, because Day 4 is a full touring day.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Cappadocia — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Domestic flight Istanbul → Kayseri (~1 h 30 min, included) + private transfer ~1 hTour: Shared or privateEntrances: noneOptional: Optional sunset viewpoint tour -
Day 4Göreme Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ & Devrent Valley
An optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise, weather permitting, can open the day. The full-day Göreme tour starts at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, a monastic complex of rock-cut chapels with Byzantine frescoes. Next come Paşabağ, also called Monks’ Valley, with its multi-headed fairy chimneys, and Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where rock cones resemble animals and figures. In Avanos you see a pottery workshop at work, and the day ends at the Uçhisar Castle viewpoint, a rock fortress above the valleys. The Shared option includes lunch; the Private option has your own vehicle and guide, with lunch paid by you.
Meals: Breakfast; lunch (Shared option)Overnight: Cappadocia — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Tour vehicle, short drives between stopsTour: Shared (small group) or Private (vehicle + guide)Entrances: museum fees payable on-siteOptional: Optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise -
Day 5Fly to Antalya & Kaleiçi Old Town
After breakfast a private transfer of about an hour takes you from Cappadocia to Kayseri Airport for the direct flight to Antalya (about 1 hour 20 minutes, ticket included). You are then driven to your 4★ hotel in the Kaleiçi or city-centre area. The afternoon is free for Kaleiçi, Antalya’s old town, a web of Ottoman houses, small hotels and cafés around the old Roman harbour. Walk down to the harbour, where boats leave for trips along the cliffs, and watch the sun set over the bay with the Taurus Mountains behind. Dinner is not included, but the old town has many restaurants.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Antalya — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Private transfer ~1 h + direct flight Kayseri → Antalya (~1 h 20 min, included)Tour: Shared or privateEntrances: none -
Day 6Karpuzkaldıran & Düden Waterfalls, Kaleiçi Landmarks
Today combines Antalya’s waterfalls with its old town. The tour begins at the Karpuzkaldıran and Upper Düden Waterfalls, where the Düden River drops over rock ledges into shaded natural parks. In Kaleiçi you see Hadrian’s Gate, a triumphal arch built for the emperor’s visit in AD 130, the Clock Tower, the Yivli Minaret, a fluted Seljuk minaret that became the symbol of the city, and the Roman Hıdırlık Tower. The Shared option is a small group with lunch; the Private option has your own vehicle and guide, with lunch paid by you.
Meals: Breakfast; lunch (Shared option)Overnight: Antalya — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Tour vehicle, ~30 min drive to the waterfallsTour: Shared (small group) or Private (vehicle + guide)Entrances: Düden Waterfall entrance included on the Shared tourOptional: Optional boat trip along the cliffs; optional Perge, Aspendos & Side day tour (needs one extra night in Antalya) -
Day 7Departure from Antalya
After breakfast you check out and a private transfer takes you to Antalya Airport, about 20 minutes from the centre. The included flight to Istanbul takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and gives you the link to your international departure; leave a comfortable gap between the two when you book that ticket. If your flight leaves later in the day, the morning is free for a last coffee by the old harbour or a walk through Kaleiçi. Our services end on arrival in Istanbul.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: —Transport: Private transfer ~20 min + domestic flight Antalya → Istanbul (~1 h 30 min, included)Tour: Shared or privateEntrances: none
Places Along the Route
Hagia Sophia
Built as a Byzantine cathedral in the 6th century under Emperor Justinian, later a mosque. Its vast central dome, gold mosaics and marble galleries make it one of the great buildings of the Old City.
Blue Mosque
The Sultanahmet Mosque, finished in 1616, takes its popular name from the blue İznik tiles inside. Six minarets and a cascade of domes face Hagia Sophia across the park of the old Hippodrome.
Topkapı Palace
For almost four centuries the main residence of the Ottoman sultans, set on a headland above the Bosphorus. Courtyards, kiosks and the Imperial Council Hall show how the court lived and governed.
Grand Bazaar
A covered market begun in the 15th century, now a maze of vaulted lanes and thousands of small shops selling ceramics, textiles, lamps and jewellery. It is closed on Sundays.
Paşabağ
Also called Monks’ Valley, Paşabağ is known for fairy chimneys with several mushroom-like caps on one stem. Early Christian hermits carved small cells into the tall pillars, and a short path leads among them.
Avanos
A small town beside the Kızılırmak, famous for pottery made from the red clay of the river banks. Workshops show shaping on the wheel, a craft passed down through families for generations.
Kaleiçi Old Harbour
The small Roman-era harbour below the walls of Kaleiçi, today lined with restored Ottoman houses, cafés and wooden excursion boats. Its terraces look across the bay to the Taurus Mountains at sunset.
Hadrian’s Gate
A three-arched marble gateway built in AD 130 for the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Two towers flank it, and the paving beneath still shows grooves worn by centuries of carts.
Düden Waterfalls
The Düden River drops over rock ledges in shaded parks near the city, and the lower fall plunges from the cliffs straight into the Mediterranean. Paths and viewing points lead to the water.
Hıdırlık Tower
A round stone tower from the Roman period on the cliff edge above the sea, once a watchtower or tomb. Gardens around it give a wide view over the coast and the old town.
Göreme Open-Air Museum
A valley of rock-cut monasteries, chapels and refectories from the Byzantine centuries. Painted churches such as the Dark Church preserve vivid frescoes, and the whole complex is part of Göreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Uçhisar Castle
A natural rock fortress riddled with chambers and windows, rising from the highest point in the area. From its foot, wide views open over Göreme, the valleys and the distant volcano of Mount Erciyes.
Why Choose This Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya Tour?
Three domestic flights join Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya, so six nights go to sightseeing instead of long bus rides, with two nights in a 4★ hotel in each region.
- Flights and transfers included — Istanbul–Kayseri, Kayseri–Antalya and Antalya–Istanbul are in the price, plus airport transfers in all three regions; only your international flight is extra.
- Two nights in each region — You sleep twice in Istanbul’s Old City area, twice in Göreme or Ürgüp and twice in Kaleiçi or central Antalya, with daily breakfast and a free afternoon or evening on arrival days.
- Three guided days — Days 2, 4 and 6 are touring days with a licensed English-speaking guide: Istanbul’s Old City, the Göreme valleys, Antalya’s Düden waterfalls and Kaleiçi. Shared adds lunch; Private is your own vehicle and licensed guide.
- Optional extras kept separate — An optional sunrise balloon flight over Cappadocia, an optional cave hotel and an optional Perge, Aspendos and Side day (one extra night in Antalya) can be added; none is in the base price.
- Fits families and first-timers — City, fairy chimneys and sea fit into one week, and children aged 0–2 travel free while ages 3–7 pay 30% less when sharing the room with adults.
- Licensed local agency — TÜRSAB A-group licence #18154, Istanbul-based, rated 5.0 on Google (15 reviews), free cancellation up to 15 days before the start date.
Your Hotels on This Tour
These are the hotels we use on this tour, so you know where you’ll stay and can explore them before you book. Your final hotel is confirmed with your booking; if a listed hotel is unavailable on your dates, we reserve another hotel of the same category (or similar). Standard hotels are included in the tour price; Comfort and Premium hotels are available as upgrades.
Istanbul · 2 nights
- Comfort
Ring Stone Bosphorus Hotel
Taksim / Pera, Beyoğlu (Istiklal Avenue) · Istanbul
- On Istiklal Avenue
- Next to the historic tram line
- Boutique hotel in Pera
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Comfort
Midtown Hotel Istanbul
Taksim (Lamartin Cad.), Beyoğlu · Istanbul
- Walk to Taksim Square
- On-site restaurant & lounge cafe
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Comfort
Aloft by Marriott Istanbul Karakoy
Karaköy / Beyoğlu (Bankalar Caddesi) · Istanbul
- Loft-style rooms
- W XYZ bar
- Fitness studio
- Near Galata Tower & Galataport
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Premium
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Sultanahmet, Fatih · Istanbul
- Pool with Hagia Sophia view
- Spa & Turkish bath
- Terrace restaurant facing Hagia Sophia
- Rooms with Hagia Sophia view
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Premium★★★★★
Rixos Pera Istanbul
Pera / Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu · Istanbul
- Anjana Spa & Turkish bath
- Vetiver Rooftop
- Walk to Taksim & Galata Tower
- On Meşrutiyet Avenue
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Premium
Pera Palace Hotel
Tepebaşı / Pera, Beyoğlu · Istanbul
- Historic 1895 landmark hotel
- Spa
- Kubbeli Salon afternoon tea
- Atatürk Museum Room
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Premium★★★★★
The Galata Istanbul Hotel - MGallery
Karaköy / Beyoğlu (Bankalar Caddesi) · Istanbul
- MGallery Roof Bar
- Historic Çeşme Hamam (1720s)
- Spa
- Restored historic han building
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
- Standard
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pera
Beyoğlu (Pera) · Istanbul
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Spa with Turkish bath
- 24/7 restaurant
- Airport shuttle
Breakfast included
- Standard
Wyndham Istanbul Old City
Sultanahmet / Old City · Istanbul
- Heated indoor & outdoor pools
- Spa with Turkish bath
- In the heart of Sultanahmet
- Children's pool & play area
Breakfast included
- Standard
The Barbarossa Hotel
Kumkapı / Fatih (historic peninsula, near Sultanahmet) · Istanbul
Breakfast included
- Comfort
Daru Sultan Hotels Galata
Şişhane / Tünel-Galata, Beyoğlu · Istanbul
- Golden Horn view rooms
- Galata Tower view rooms
- 10-min walk to Galata Tower
- Galata & Asmalımescit cafés nearby
Breakfast included
Upgrade · price on request
Cappadocia · 2 nights
- Standard
Dilek Kaya Hotel
Ortahisar, Ürgüp / Nevşehir · Cappadocia
- Cave & stone rooms
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Hammam & spa
- Courtyard terraces
Breakfast included
- Standard
Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia
Nevşehir (near Göreme National Park) · Cappadocia
- Indoor pool
- Turkish bath, sauna & steam room
- Fitness centre
- Near Göreme National Park
Breakfast included
Antalya · 2 nights
4★ hotel in Antalya area
Hotel confirmed with your booking (or similar)
Breakfast included
Tour Prices & Package Options
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Optional Upgrades
Add these to your request — we confirm availability and the final total before you pay.
Cappadocia hot air balloon
Drift over the fairy chimneys and valleys at sunrise. An optional flight that depends on the season and on the weather that morning.
~1 hour flight · Apr–Nov, weather permitting View details
Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show
An evening on the Bosphorus with dinner and a Turkish night show, watching the lit shores of Europe and Asia from the boat.
3.5 Hours · evening View tour →
Private tour upgrade
Switch from the shared small group to your own vehicle and guide, with a flexible start time and a slower pace.
Own vehicle + guide
Pamukkale day trip from Antalya
White travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis in one long day from Antalya. Entrance tickets are paid on site.
Full day · entrance paid on site View tour →
Princes' Islands day trip
A ferry to Büyükada, where there are no ordinary cars, with an electric vehicle island tour and a seafood lunch.
10 Hours View tour →
Turkish night in Cappadocia
An evening of folk dances and a whirling dervish ceremony in Cappadocia, arranged on request.
Evening · CappadociaHave something else in mind? Ask us on WhatsApp
Good to Know
Hagia Sophia and Closing Days
Hagia Sophia is a working mosque, so visits are limited at prayer times and around Friday midday. Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Grand Bazaar on Sundays; we check your dates when we confirm your booking.
Children
Children aged 0–2 travel free; children aged 3–7 get a 30% discount when sharing the room with adults. Family rooms are available on request.
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Optional hot air balloon – from $180 per person (seasonal, subject to weather). The flight can be cancelled on the day if conditions are not safe. We recommend booking early, especially in spring and autumn; ask us for availability.
Baggage on Domestic Flights
Domestic flights allow about 15 kg of checked baggage plus 8 kg of cabin baggage per person; the exact allowance depends on the airline and can change. We recommend packing a small overnight bag for flight days.
Pick-up Times
Your exact pick-up time is confirmed with you the day before each tour.
Hotel Check-in & Check-out
Standard hotel check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on availability; ask us and we will request it.
Dietary Requirements
Halal and vegetarian options are available. Please tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
What to Wear
Please dress modestly when visiting mosques and religious sites: shoulders and knees covered, and a scarf for women. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended on every tour.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel up to 15 days before the start date.
- If you cancel less than 15 days before, the amount paid is non-refundable.
- Changes made less than 15 days before the start date cannot be accepted.
- If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Domestic flight tickets are issued after the balance payment and are non-refundable once issued.
Payment
Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). A 30% deposit secures your booking after we confirm availability; the balance is due 15 days before the start date.
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Istanbul, Cappadocia & Antalya Tour FAQ
By domestic flights, all included: Istanbul to Kayseri on Day 3 (about 1 hour 30 minutes), Kayseri to Antalya on Day 5 (direct, about 1 hour 20 minutes) and Antalya to Istanbul on Day 7 (about 1 hour 30 minutes). Airport transfers are included in all three regions.
Prices start from $1,099 per person. The tour covers 6 nights in 4★ hotels (2 each in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya) with daily breakfast, three domestic flights, all airport transfers and an English-speaking licensed guide on Days 2, 4 and 6. International flights, dinners and drinks are not included.
No, it is optional, weather-dependent and priced from $180 per person. We recommend booking early.
Shared means small-group tours with lunch included, at $1,279 per person for two travellers and $1,099 for six. Private means your own vehicle and guide on every touring day, at $1,889 per person for two travellers and $1,139 for six.
Museum fees in Istanbul and Cappadocia are paid on-site. The Düden Waterfall entrance is included in the shared tour.
Yes. Request a quote for extra nights and tours, including an optional Perge, Aspendos and Side day tour with one extra night in Antalya. For longer routes, browse our multi-city Turkey tour packages.
Yes. Children aged 0–2 travel free; children aged 3–7 get a 30% discount when sharing the room with adults. Family rooms are available on request.
Free cancellation: cancel up to 15 days before the start date for a full refund. Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). A 30% deposit secures your booking after we confirm availability; the balance is due 15 days before the start date.
