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Mediterranean Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya & Pamukkale (10 Days)

A fascinating journey through Istanbul's opulent palaces, Cappadocia's otherworldly valleys, the coastal charm of Antalya and the shimmering white terraces of Pamukkale. Three domestic flights are included, and you can choose a private tour or a small group.

10 Days · 9 Nights 3 Domestic Flights Included Private & Small Group English-Speaking Guide $1,810 per person
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Regions
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Domestic Flights
$1,810
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Palaces, Valleys, Coastline & Travertines in 10 Days

Istanbul skyline with domes and minarets
Istanbul: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Bosphorus cruise at sunset
The Bosphorus: one cruise, two continents
Cappadocia valleys and fairy chimneys
Cappadocia: otherworldly valleys
Antalya coast and old harbour
Antalya: the Turkish Riviera
Yivli (Fluted) Minaret, Antalya
The Yivli Minaret, Antalya
White travertine terraces of Pamukkale
Pamukkale: the Cotton Castle

This 10-day Mediterranean Turkey tour takes you through the enchanting landscapes and rich cultures of Turkey, from Istanbul's opulent palaces to the sun-drenched shores of the Turkish Riviera. It gives each region genuine time: two full days in Istanbul taking in both its Byzantine and Ottoman history, two full days exploring the volcanic valleys and underground cities of Cappadocia, a full day along Antalya's spectacular coastline, and a final day at Pamukkale before heading home.

Along the way you wander Istanbul's vibrant bazaars, hike through Cappadocia's otherworldly valleys and descend into an underground city once used by early Christians, walk Antalya's old Roman harbor and ride a boat beneath a waterfall tumbling straight into the Mediterranean, and finish by walking barefoot across Pamukkale's dazzling white travertine terraces. It is a route designed for travelers who want more than a highlights reel: a chance to actually settle into each place before moving on to the next.

A 10-day Turkey package tour across four regions

If you are searching for a Turkey package tour that balances history, landscape and coast, this 10 days Mediterranean Turkey tour is built around exactly that mix. It links Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Pamukkale, four of the most rewarding destinations in Turkey, with nine nights of accommodation, guided sightseeing in every region and three domestic flights that save you days on the road.

Why combine Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Pamukkale?

Each region shows a different side of Turkey. Istanbul offers Byzantine and Ottoman monuments such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace. Cappadocia adds fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches and the Özkonak Underground City. Antalya, on the Turkish Riviera, brings Roman Hadrian's Gate, the old harbour of Kaleiçi and the Düden Waterfalls. Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis finish the trip with white travertine terraces and thermal pools.

Domestic flights, hotels and licensed guides included

The package includes 3 domestic flights with a 15 kg baggage allowance, 9 hotel nights with breakfast, 6 local restaurant lunches, all airport transfers, entrance fees and English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Transport between sights is in new, air-conditioned vehicles.

Private tour or small-group Turkey tour

You can travel as a private tour for your own party or join a small group, and you choose your hotel style from 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels. An optional Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and a Bosphorus dinner cruise can be added on request.

The tour can be customized to your preferences. You can join a small group or arrange a private tour exclusively for your party, and you choose your hotel style, from 3, 4 or 5-star hotels to boutique and cave hotels.

A note on pacing. Days 4 and 7 include free time before each domestic flight, so the pace never feels rushed even with four distinct regions on the itinerary.

Why this route works

Istanbul gives you Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks within a short distance of each other. Cappadocia gives you an entirely different landscape of valleys, cave churches and cities dug underground. Antalya adds Roman and Seljuk landmarks and a waterfall that meets the sea, and Pamukkale closes the trip on white terraces and ancient ruins.

Three domestic flights link the regions, so you spend your time sightseeing rather than on long road transfers, and every guided day is led by a licensed English-speaking guide.

Tour at a glance

  • 10 days, 9 nights
  • Istanbul · Cappadocia · Antalya · Pamukkale
  • 3 domestic flights, 15 kg baggage each
  • Private tour or small group
  • 9 nights, bed & breakfast
  • 6 local restaurant lunches
  • Entrance fees and airport transfers
  • Optional Cappadocia balloon flight
Duration
10 Days
9 nights
Style
Private or Group
small group / own party
Flights
3 Domestic
15 kg baggage each
Price
$1,810
per person
Your route

Istanbul to Pamukkale in Four Stages

Your Mediterranean Turkey route runs from the Bosphorus to the Turkish Riviera and the travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Three domestic flights connect the regions, so you spend your time sightseeing rather than on long road transfers.

Istanbul

Days 1–43 nights

Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, two bazaars and a cruise between two continents.

  • Topkapı Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque
  • Hippodrome
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Spice Bazaar
  • Bosphorus cruise
Flight 1: Istanbul to Cappadocia · Day 4, after a free half-day · 15 kg baggage included

Cappadocia

Days 4–73 nights

Two full touring days through fairy-chimney valleys, cave churches and an underground city.

  • Devrent & Paşabağ
  • Avanos
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum
  • Uçhisar Castle
  • Red Valley
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Özkonak Underground City
  • Optional balloon flight
Flight 2: Cappadocia to Antalya · Day 7, after a free half-day · 15 kg baggage included

Antalya

Days 7–92 nights

Roman and Seljuk landmarks on the Turkish Riviera, ending with a boat ride to the waterfall.

  • Hadrian's Gate
  • Kaleiçi
  • Yivli Minaret & Clock Tower
  • Düden Waterfalls
  • Boat ride
Flight 3: Antalya to Pamukkale · Day 9, after breakfast · 15 kg baggage included

Pamukkale

Days 9–101 night

White travertine terraces and the ancient healing city of Hierapolis to finish the journey.

  • Travertine terraces
  • Hierapolis
  • Optional thermal soak

10-Day Mediterranean Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya & Pamukkale at a Glance

If you are planning a 10-day Turkey itinerary that combines culture with coastline, the order of the stops matters. This program begins in Istanbul with three nights, covering Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.

On Day 4 you fly to Cappadocia for three nights and two full touring days, then fly to Antalya on Day 7 for the Turkish Riviera. On Day 9 you fly to Pamukkale to end the journey on the white travertine terraces and among the ruins of Hierapolis.

Because every stage is guided, you can focus on the sights: Istanbul's Old City and Bosphorus, Cappadocia's valleys and underground city, Antalya's old harbour and waterfalls, and the travertine terraces of Pamukkale.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Ten days, four regions and three domestic flights. Tap any day to read what you will see, where you will sleep and what is included. Timings are approximate and may be adjusted for traffic, weather and opening hours.

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Day 1: Arrival & Airport Transfer

Istanbul · No meals · Overnight: Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul, the only city on earth to span two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the narrow, glittering Bosphorus.

Airport transfer

Our driver will be waiting to greet you at the airport and transfer you smoothly to your hotel, so you can begin settling in without a moment's stress after your journey.

Optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to join our optional evening Dinner Cruise, drifting along the Bosphorus past illuminated palaces and mosques while enjoying a Turkish meal on deck. It is a memorable first night in a city that has served as the capital of empires for over 1,600 years.

Rest well in Istanbul tonight; a full ten days of exploring lie ahead.

Airport transfer Dinner cruise is optional
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Day 2: Explore Istanbul's Old City

Istanbul · Breakfast · Overnight: Istanbul

After breakfast, a comprehensive guided walking tour takes you through Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet peninsula, from sultans' courtyards to the oldest covered market in the city.

Topkapı Palace

Home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Wandering its four courtyards, imperial kitchens and jewel-filled treasury rooms gives a genuine sense of the scale of power once concentrated here.

Hagia Sophia

Completed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD and, for close to a thousand years, the largest cathedral on earth. Its history as church, mosque, museum and mosque again is a living record of the city's layered past. Interior access is not included.

Blue Mosque

Celebrated for its more than 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles and six soaring minarets.

Hippodrome

The historic site of ancient chariot races, where an Egyptian obelisk still stands exactly where it was placed 1,600 years ago.

Grand Bazaar

One of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, with more than 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets since the 15th century.

A full day on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Guided walking tour Entrance fees Hagia Sophia interior not included
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Day 3: Jewels of Istanbul

Istanbul · Breakfast · Overnight: Istanbul

Today combines tilework, spices and water: two of Istanbul's most atmospheric corners in the morning, then a cruise between two continents.

Rüstem Paşa Mosque

A compact 16th-century gem in Eminönü whose interior is almost entirely covered in dazzling İznik tilework, designed by the legendary court architect Mimar Sinan.

Spice Bazaar

One of Istanbul's oldest markets, with stalls heaped high with spices, herbs, dried fruits and other local delicacies that fill the air with fragrance.

Bosphorus Cruise

A scenic afternoon boat trip between Europe and Asia, passing landmarks such as Beylerbeyi Palace and the elegant wooden yalı villas that have lined these shores since Ottoman times.

A relaxing, atmospheric way to see the city from the water before we head onward to Cappadocia tomorrow.

Guided sightseeing Bosphorus cruise
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Day 4: Fly to Cappadocia

Istanbul to Cappadocia · Breakfast · Overnight: Cappadocia

Depending on your flight time, you have a free half-day in Istanbul before flying to the heart of Anatolia.

Free half-day in Istanbul

Explore at your own pace: perhaps a final stroll through Sultanahmet, a visit to the Galata Tower for panoramic views, or some last-minute shopping for Turkish delight and ceramics.

Flight to Cappadocia

Later, we transfer you to the airport to catch your flight. On arrival a driver takes you to your hotel in this extraordinary volcanic landscape, shaped by eruptions millions of years ago and slowly carved by wind and rain into the surreal valleys and fairy chimneys you will explore over the next two days.

You spend the night in the enchanting landscape of Cappadocia, ready to explore more the next day.

Domestic flight, 15 kg baggage Airport and hotel transfers
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Day 5: Cappadocia North Tour

Cappadocia · Breakfast · Overnight: Cappadocia

You can enhance your experience with an optional early-morning hot air balloon ride. For pricing and booking details, please consult your tour advisor. Drifting silently over the valleys at sunrise is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular experiences in all of Turkey.

Devrent Valley

Sometimes called Imagination Valley for its surreal fairy chimneys, whose wind-carved shapes seem to suggest camels and other figures depending on the light.

Paşabağ (Monk's Valley)

Home to some of the region's most intriguing mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles.

Avanos

A historic riverside town known for pottery that has been worked here since Hittite times, over 3,000 years ago.

Göreme Open-Air Museum

A UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient rock-cut churches and Christian settlements, dating from the 10th to 12th centuries, still bear vivid Byzantine frescoes painted directly onto the volcanic rock.

Uçhisar Castle

A natural fortress and the region's highest point, offering sweeping panoramic views across nearly all of Cappadocia at once.

After the tour, we return to your hotel to rest.

Guided north tour Entrance fees Balloon flight is optional
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Day 6: Cappadocia South Tour

Cappadocia · Breakfast · Overnight: Cappadocia

After breakfast at the hotel, we spend another full day exploring Cappadocia, from sunset-coloured rock to a city built underground.

Red Valley

Stunning red and orange rock formations and rock-cut churches whose faded frescoes still trace the presence of early Christian communities, with a scenic 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley.

Çavuşin Village

A historic settlement of cave houses once occupied by Christian clergy.

Pigeon Valley

Renowned for its ancient pigeon houses carved directly into the cliffs, a genuinely practical piece of ancient agriculture, since pigeon droppings were prized as fertilizer and the birds themselves as messengers.

Özkonak Underground City

A fascinating subterranean settlement where early Christians sought genuine refuge, sealing stone doors behind them against raiders above.

A day of walking and descents, so wear sturdy, broken-in shoes.

Guided south tour Entrance fees
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Day 7: Fly to Antalya

Cappadocia to Antalya · Breakfast · Overnight: Antalya

Depending on your flight time, you have a free half-day in Cappadocia before flying to the coast.

Free half-day in Cappadocia

Explore Cappadocia further at your own pace before your transfer to the airport.

Flight to Antalya

Antalya is Turkey's sun-drenched gateway to the Mediterranean, known as the Turkish Riviera for its turquoise waters and dramatic coastline framed by the Taurus Mountains. A driver takes you to your hotel on arrival.

You spend the night in the stunning surroundings of Antalya, ready to explore more the next day.

Domestic flight, 15 kg baggage Airport and hotel transfers
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Day 8: Explore Antalya

Antalya · Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast, a full city discovery tour takes in Roman gateways, Seljuk minarets and one of the Mediterranean coast's most unusual waterfalls.

Hadrian's Gate

A triple-arched marble gateway built in 130 AD to honor a visit from Emperor Hadrian, with the atmospheric historical castle area around it.

Broken Minaret & Korkut Mosque

We visit the Broken Minaret and the restored Korkut Mosque, then walk the Roman King Road past the Hıdırlık Tower and Karaalioğlu Park, with sweeping views out over the Mediterranean.

Kaleiçi Old Harbour

After a photo break, we descend into Antalya's beautifully preserved old town of narrow cobbled lanes and Ottoman-era wooden houses.

Yivli Minaret & Clock Tower

We reach Cumhuriyet Square by elevator to see the Yivli (Fluted) Minaret, built in the 13th century by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, and the historic Clock Tower.

Düden Waterfalls

We drive along the old Lara road for a 45-minute photo break at the Lower Düden Waterfall, then explore the Upper Düden Waterfall Natural Park, enjoying lunch beside the cascading water.

Boat ride to the waterfall

The day finishes with a memorable boat ride to see the waterfall dropping dramatically straight into the Mediterranean Sea, before we head back to the hotel.

A rich city-and-coast day with lunch beside the waterfall.

Guided city tour Lunch Boat ride Entrance fees
9

Day 9: Fly to Pamukkale & Explore

Antalya to Pamukkale · Breakfast · Overnight: Pamukkale

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for your flight onward, arriving to head straight to Pamukkale.

Pamukkale travertine terraces

Pamukkale, also known as Cotton Castle, was formed over thousands of years as mineral-rich thermal water cascades down the hillside, depositing layer upon layer of calcium carbonate into pools that shimmer brilliant white in the sun. Walking the terraces barefoot is one of the most memorable experiences of this entire trip.

Hierapolis

We explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, renowned in Roman times for its therapeutic hot springs, which drew the sick and infirm from across the ancient world.

Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, as you will have the opportunity to relax in the thermal waters of Pamukkale yourself.

Domestic flight, 15 kg baggage Guided visit Cleopatra Pool entrance not included
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Day 10: Departure

Pamukkale · Breakfast

After a final relaxed breakfast with the travertines still in view, our tour comes to an end, with a transfer to the airport for your onward or international departure.

From Istanbul's imperial grandeur, to Cappadocia's otherworldly valleys, to Antalya's sun-soaked coastline and Pamukkale's shimmering terraces, we hope this journey has given you a genuinely rich and well-rounded taste of Turkey's Mediterranean side.

Airport transfer
Destination Guide

Four Regions, Place by Place

Read ahead about every stop on your 10-day Mediterranean Turkey tour: what you will see, why it matters and what to expect. The guide follows the route from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Antalya and Pamukkale.

Places visited
27
Regions
4
Domestic flights
3
Stay
9 nights, B&B
Days 1–4 · Istanbul

Istanbul: Where Empires Met on the Bosphorus

Istanbul has been the capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rulers, and for more than 1,600 years the city's story has been written along the Bosphorus, the narrow strait that divides Europe from Asia. Three nights give you time for the great monuments of Sultanahmet, the tilework and spices of Eminönü, and a cruise between two continents.

The pace is deliberately balanced: two full sightseeing days, an arrival evening that can include an optional dinner cruise, and a free half-day before your flight to Cappadocia.

  • 3 nights
  • 9 stops
  • Guided Old City walk
  • Bosphorus cruise
Istanbul skyline with domes and minarets
IstanbulTopkapı · Hagia Sophia · Bosphorus
Stop 1

Airport Transfer & Optional Dinner Cruise

On Day 1 your driver meets you at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you may join the optional evening Bosphorus Dinner Cruise past illuminated palaces and mosques.

A gentle, memorable first night in Istanbul.

Stop 2

Topkapı Palace

For nearly four centuries the Ottoman sultans lived and governed from this palace, whose four courtyards, imperial kitchens and treasury rooms show how power was staged and sheltered at the same time.

The command centre of the Ottoman world.

Stop 3

Hagia Sophia

Completed by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD, Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral on earth for close to a thousand years. As church, mosque, museum and mosque again, it holds the whole story of the city under one dome. Interior access is not included.

One building that records the city's layered past.

Stop 4

Blue Mosque

With six minarets and more than 20,000 hand-painted İznik tiles, the Blue Mosque is among the most recognizable silhouettes in Istanbul, just across the square from Hagia Sophia.

The blue-tiled counterpart to Hagia Sophia.

Stop 5

Hippodrome

The ancient chariot-racing arena of Constantinople survives today as a long public square, where an Egyptian obelisk still stands exactly where it was placed 1,600 years ago.

Roman Istanbul, still standing in the open air.

Stop 6

Grand Bazaar

One of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, with more than 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets since the 15th century. Come for the atmosphere as much as for the shopping.

A working market that has traded for centuries.

Stop 7

Rüstem Paşa Mosque

A compact 16th-century mosque in Eminönü designed by the court architect Mimar Sinan, its interior almost entirely covered in vivid İznik tilework.

Sinan's craft at an intimate scale.

Stop 8

Spice Bazaar

Stalls heaped with spices, herbs, dried fruits and local delicacies fill one of Istanbul's oldest markets with colour and fragrance.

A sensory counterpoint to the monuments.

Stop 9

Bosphorus Cruise

A boat trip between Europe and Asia passes Beylerbeyi Palace and the elegant wooden yalı villas that have lined the shore since Ottoman times.

The city seen from the water.

Days 4–7 · Cappadocia

Cappadocia: Valleys, Cave Churches and Cities Underground

Cappadocia's landscape was shaped by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago and then slowly carved by wind and rain into valleys, rock pinnacles and fairy chimneys. Three nights give you two full touring days, one to the north and one to the south, so nothing feels rushed.

Beyond the scenery, Cappadocia is a human landscape: early Christian communities carved churches, houses and even whole underground cities into the soft rock, and many of those spaces can still be entered today.

  • 3 nights
  • 9 stops
  • 5 km valley hike
  • Optional balloon flight
Goreme valley and Open Air Museum area in Cappadocia
CappadociaGöreme · Red Valley · Özkonak
Stop 1

Devrent Valley

Often called Imagination Valley, Devrent is filled with wind-carved fairy chimneys whose shapes seem to suggest camels and other figures, depending on the light.

The most playful rock shapes in the region.

Stop 2

Paşabağ (Monk's Valley)

Home to some of Cappadocia's most intriguing mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles, Paşabağ is a short, easy stop with strong photographic rewards.

Classic fairy-chimney scenery.

Stop 3

Avanos

A historic riverside town known for pottery that has been worked here since Hittite times, over 3,000 years ago.

A craft tradition older than the Roman Empire.

Stop 4

Göreme Open-Air Museum

A UNESCO World Heritage Site of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements dating from the 10th to 12th centuries, with vivid Byzantine frescoes still visible on the rock.

Cappadocia's finest cave-church painting.

Stop 5

Uçhisar Castle

A natural fortress and the region's highest point, with sweeping panoramic views across nearly all of Cappadocia at once.

The best single viewpoint of the trip.

Stop 6

Red Valley

Red and orange rock formations and rock-cut churches whose faded frescoes trace early Christian communities, with a scenic 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley.

A walk through the landscape, not just a look at it.

Stop 7

Çavuşin Village

A historic settlement of cave houses once occupied by Christian clergy.

A cave village that shows how people lived in the rock.

Stop 8

Pigeon Valley

Ancient pigeon houses are carved directly into the cliffs. Pigeon droppings were prized as fertilizer and the birds themselves as messengers.

Practical farming carved into stone.

Stop 9

Özkonak Underground City

A subterranean settlement where early Christians sought refuge, sealing stone doors behind them against raiders above.

A hidden city built for protection.

Days 7–9 · Antalya

Antalya: Roman Gateways and the Turkish Riviera

Antalya is Turkey's sun-drenched gateway to the Mediterranean, known as the Turkish Riviera for its turquoise waters and a dramatic coastline framed by the Taurus Mountains. Two nights on the coast let you see the old city, the waterfalls and the sea without a long drive.

The day tour begins with Roman and Seljuk landmarks, moves down into the old harbour, and ends on the water, with a boat ride to a waterfall that drops straight into the Mediterranean.

  • 2 nights
  • 6 stops
  • Lunch beside the waterfall
  • Boat ride
Antalya coast and old harbour
AntalyaHadrian's Gate · Kaleiçi · Düden
Stop 1

Hadrian's Gate

A triple-arched marble gateway built in 130 AD to honor a visit from Emperor Hadrian, now the doorway into the atmospheric historical castle area.

Roman Antalya's best-known monument.

Stop 2

Broken Minaret & Korkut Mosque

The Broken Minaret and the restored Korkut Mosque sit within the old town and show the city's layered Byzantine and Islamic past.

A quiet corner of historic Antalya.

Stop 3

Hıdırlık Tower & Karaalioğlu Park

The Roman King Road leads past the Hıdırlık Tower to Karaalioğlu Park, with sweeping views out over the Mediterranean.

The best sea views of the city tour.

Stop 4

Kaleiçi Old Harbour

Antalya's beautifully preserved old town, with narrow cobbled lanes and Ottoman-era wooden houses descending to the harbour.

A living historic quarter.

Stop 5

Yivli Minaret & Clock Tower

Built in the 13th century by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, the Yivli (Fluted) Minaret is paired in Cumhuriyet Square with the historic Clock Tower.

Two of Antalya's most recognizable landmarks.

Stop 6

Düden Waterfalls

A 45-minute photo break at the Lower Düden Waterfall, lunch beside the cascades in the Upper Düden Waterfall Natural Park, and a boat ride to see the water drop straight into the sea.

Waterfalls and the Mediterranean in one frame.

Days 9–10 · Pamukkale

Pamukkale: Cotton Castle and Ancient Hierapolis

Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle, was formed over thousands of years as mineral-rich thermal water cascades down the hillside, depositing layer upon layer of calcium carbonate into pools that shimmer brilliant white in the sun.

Above the terraces lies Hierapolis, a Roman-era healing city whose hot springs drew the sick and infirm from across the ancient world. The two sites together make a fitting final day for this Mediterranean journey.

  • 1 night
  • 3 stops
  • Domestic flight
  • Optional thermal soak
White travertine terraces of Pamukkale
PamukkaleTravertine · Hierapolis
Stop 1

Travertine Terraces

White terraces and pools of mineral-rich thermal water on the hillside, formed over thousands of years of calcium carbonate deposits. Walking them barefoot is one of the trip's most memorable experiences.

One of Turkey's most distinctive natural landscapes.

Stop 2

Hierapolis

An ancient city renowned in Roman times for its therapeutic hot springs, which drew the sick and infirm from across the ancient world.

A healing city built above a natural spa.

Stop 3

Cleopatra Pool (optional)

Bring a swimsuit if you would like to add an optional soak in the thermal waters of Pamukkale. The Cleopatra Pool entrance fee is not included in the package price.

An optional thermal soak to close the trip.

Insider tip: the Old City walk in Istanbul and the Red Valley hike in Cappadocia are the longest days on foot. Wear broken-in walking shoes, carry water and apply sunscreen before you set out.

What Makes This Mediterranean Turkey Tour Special

The best Turkey tours are the ones that mix famous monuments with landscapes you remember. This 10-day Mediterranean route pairs the imperial sights of Istanbul with Cappadocia's valleys and cave churches, the Roman and Seljuk heritage of Antalya, the Düden Waterfalls and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.

Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul

Spend three nights in the city that ruled three empires. Walk the Hippodrome, admire the Blue Mosque's tiles and explore Topkapı Palace, then finish with the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.

Cappadocia's Valleys & Cave Churches

Two full touring days cover Devrent and Paşabağ, the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle, Red Valley and Pigeon Valley, with an optional sunrise balloon flight.

Özkonak Underground City

Descend into a subterranean settlement where early Christians sealed stone doors behind them against raiders above.

Hadrian's Gate & Kaleiçi

Walk Antalya's old harbour, with its cobbled lanes, Ottoman-era houses and a Roman-era triple-arched gateway built in 130 AD.

Düden Waterfalls by Boat

See a waterfall tumble straight into the Mediterranean from the water, after lunch beside the cascades.

Pamukkale & Hierapolis

Finish on the dazzling white travertine terraces and in the Roman-era healing city of Hierapolis.

3 Domestic Flights Included

Fly between regions instead of spending days on the road, with a 15 kg luggage allowance per person on each flight.

Optional Balloon Flight & Dinner Cruise

Add a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia or an evening Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul on request.

Licensed English-Speaking Guides

Every guided day is led by an English-speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Best for:

First-time visitors to Turkey Private travellers Small groups History lovers Photographers Couples Coast and culture combined

What Is Included and Not Included

This Mediterranean Turkey tour package includes accommodation with breakfast, three domestic flights, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, lunches as listed and all airport transfers. Check the lists below to see exactly what your price covers and which extras, such as the balloon flight, you can add.

Included in the price

  • 9 nights accommodation, bed & breakfast, at your choice of 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels
  • All sightseeing tours in the program
  • 9 hotel breakfasts and 6 local restaurant lunches per person
  • 3 domestic flight tickets (15 kg baggage allowance)
  • English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
  • Transport in new, air-conditioned vehicles
  • All airport transfers throughout the trip
  • All parking fees, ferry tolls and petrol
  • All entrance fees and taxes listed in the program

Not included

  • International airfare to Turkey
  • Travel insurance
  • Hagia Sophia interior access
  • Cleopatra Pool entrance fee at Pamukkale
  • Optional Cappadocia balloon flight and Bosphorus dinner cruise
  • Dinners and personal expenses
  • Tips

Optional extras: the Cappadocia hot air balloon flight and the Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise can be added on request. For pricing and booking details, please consult your tour advisor.

Tour Price and Booking Terms

The price is per person in US dollars and covers the full 10-day program: nine nights with breakfast, three domestic flights, guided sightseeing, entrance fees and airport transfers. Private and small-group options are available.

Child
$1,810
per person
  • Same program and inclusions
  • Private or small-group options
  • Send an enquiry for family rooms

Payment & confirmation

Reservation

Reserving requires a 40% deposit.

Balance

The balance is payable on arrival.

Hotel choice

Choose from 3, 4 or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels. Tell us your preference when you enquire or reserve.

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The Histort Teavel Tips for Your 10 Days in Turkey

Practical suggestions for your Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Pamukkale trip, based on the route, the season and the way the itinerary is paced.

First time in Turkey?

Treat Istanbul as a destination, not a transit stop. Two full days in the city give you the best introduction to Turkey's history and culture.

Photography lovers

Plan for Cappadocia at sunrise, Uçhisar Castle's panorama, the Bosphorus and the Düden Waterfall from the boat. Bring a spare battery and a lens cloth.

History lovers

The route is a timeline: Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, Cappadocia's cave churches, Roman and Seljuk Antalya, and Hierapolis.

Nature lovers

Cappadocia's valleys, a 5 km hike through the Güllüdere Valley, the Düden Waterfalls and the Pamukkale terraces add real outdoor variety.

Choose the right shoes

Cobbles in Istanbul and Kaleiçi, uneven rock in Cappadocia's valleys and wet travertine at Pamukkale all call for comfortable, broken-in walking shoes.

Travel season

Late spring and early autumn give warm weather and manageable crowds. Summer is hot on the coast, and Cappadocia can be cool at dawn in any season.

What to pack

Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight day bag
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Light jacket for Cappadocia mornings
Swimsuit for Pamukkale
Camera or smartphone
Reusable water bottle
Passport and booking confirmation

Best time to go

Spring (Apr–May)

Mild days and green valleys. Ideal for walking and photography.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Hot on the coast, with warm sea. Start sightseeing early.

Autumn (Sep–Oct)

Warm weather, thinner crowds and soft light.

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Cool and quiet in Istanbul and Cappadocia. The coast is calmer.

Local tip: Days 4 and 7 each include a free half-day before a flight, so keep your day bag light and leave sightseeing ambitions for the days with a guide.

5 Stars Excellent Service · The History Travel Agency

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These are guest reviews of The History Travel on TripAdvisor, reproduced as written. They describe the agency's tours in Istanbul and across Turkey, including family trips. Read all reviews on TripAdvisor.

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Barnita De

January 2026 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Family tour to Turkey
“We had a wonderful family trip to Turkey. Mr Sebahettin of The History Tours planned and organised it. He knows Turkey well, provided detailed itinerary unlike other travel agents. All domestic bookings, transfers, guides, day trios were organised by him. He kept in touch throughout the trip for updates. Highly recommend him for any travel to Turkey”

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Sedat Y

July 2025 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Excellence holiday in Turkey with family
“We had heard about the beauties of Turkey from friends who had visited, and then we booked a 10-day family package tour with Mr. Sebahattin, owner of History Travel, which was recommended by friends. He was very friendly and very knowledgeable. All the service was very well organized. We liked our tour very much. I recommend Mr. Sebahattin and The History Travel Agency to everybody.”

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Hevra G

July 2025 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Top Tour Operator in Turkey
“We bought a 7-day Cappadocia vacation package from The History Travel Istanbul as a thank you gift for my girlfriend and her family. Our tour was incredibly entertaining and enjoyable, and Mr. Sebahattin and his staff delivered an absolutely amazing service. I want to sincerely thank Sebahattin and the entire staff of The History Travel for their fantastic service. I would adore returning to Turkey and using this company's services. I advise everyone to use The History Travel Agency.”

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Nida S

November 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

A thrilling visit to a glorious country
“Our visit to turkey was filled with incredible experiences and long lasting memories. Mr Sebahattin was very helpful throughout out planning stages and in the process created a personalised itinerary that fit our needs. Even while in Turkey he was extremely prompt and professional in all his dealings. And enabled us to navigate through the trip effortlessly. The English speaking guides organised by him were very knowledgeable and friendly. The transport and the hotels provided were also of top quality and we were very pleased with the service. Overall a great visit curated by a gem of a person.”

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Irwan & Shikin

June 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Perfect customised Istanbul itinerary
“Sebahattin meticulously planned our customised itinerary at Istanbul perfectly. The arrangement from the first to the last attraction just simply made sense the way he planned it. In addition, when one of our family members was unwell and he found out about it, he immediately sprang into action and made changes to our itinerary to allow for more rest, yet we were able to cover all the attractions after he had made changes to the plan. Finally, we always enjoyed having our wonderful conversations at his office over his delicious Turkish tea. Thank you, Sebahattin, for making our first visit to Turkey such a memorable one. We loved it so much that we are planning to contact you again for an encore!”

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Departure51424823731

November 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Fantastic services 5* rating for cappadocia tour
“Our tour organizer Mr. Sebahattin was very professional in his services. He came down to our Airbnb to meet us in day 1. Organised our superb cappadocia tour. Our tour guide in Cappadocia Mr. Mustafa was very friendly and professional. Since our hot air balloon was cancelled due to bad weather Mr. Sebahattin came back to our airbnb to return the money. He kept in constant touch through what's app through the tour until we boarded the flight out of Istanbul . We are going back with fond memories of Turkish food, Turkish culture and turkish heritage. Over all I would rate it 5/5 starts. Thank you Mr. Sebahittin got organising a perfect trip for us.”

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DN SAHU

June 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Explore Istanbul through History Travel
“The History Travel Agency is a professional one with exemplary tour itinerary. Mr Sebahattin Selam from the Agency remained in constant touch with us starting our departure from India till we landed back home. He took care of minute details. Like we are vegetarians and were worried about the food. History Travel had organised exceptional vegetarian continental lunch for us. Our guide Mr Mehmet Nehir is an exceptional person with a very calm composure. City tour involves plenty of walking. So, do wear a comfortable sport shoes. Keep a bottle of water with you and carry small change. Overall it is an exceptional experience touring Istanbul through The History Travel Agency.”

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Charles F

April 2024 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

More than a tour guide, a friendly host
“Mehmet and Sebahattin were more than tour guides, they were hosts showing the beauty of their country. My wife and I had a full day tour of Istanbul. We had a great lunch and toured all of the main mosques and Topkapi. It was a truly memorable day. The price was fair and I recommend them wholeheartedly.”

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Sumeet

November 2023 · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Mesmerising experience
“We had a wonderful time in Turkey . We booked through Sebahattin and he made sure we have an experience of lifetime. Our trip was customised to our ask and Sebahattin extended all the hospitality one could. I would strongly recommend to book through him and you won't regret.”

10 Days Mediterranean Turkey Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 10-day, 9-night tour: 3 nights in Istanbul, 3 nights in Cappadocia, 2 nights in Antalya and 1 night in Pamukkale. You arrive in Istanbul on Day 1 and the tour ends in Pamukkale on Day 10.
Istanbul (Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise), Cappadocia (Devrent and Paşabağ valleys, Avanos, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uçhisar Castle, Red Valley, Pigeon Valley and Özkonak Underground City), Antalya (Hadrian's Gate, Kaleiçi, Yivli Minaret and the Düden Waterfalls by boat) and Pamukkale (the travertine terraces and Hierapolis).
The price is $1,810 per person. Private and small-group options are available, so please send an enquiry if you would like to confirm a date, a hotel category or a private departure.
Yes, 3 domestic flight tickets are included, each with a 15 kg luggage allowance per person, connecting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Pamukkale.
Accommodation is provided at your choice of selected 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, boutique hotels or cave hotels, with breakfast included. You stay 3 nights in Istanbul, 3 nights in Cappadocia, 2 nights in Antalya and 1 night in Pamukkale.
Yes, the tour can be customized to suit your preferences. You can join a small group or arrange a private tour exclusively for your party.
No, the balloon flight is an optional extra. You can add an early-morning flight on Day 5; please consult your tour advisor for pricing and booking details. Balloon flights depend on weather conditions.
No, the Cleopatra Pool entrance fee at Pamukkale is not included. Bring a swimsuit if you would like to add this optional thermal soak.
Breakfast is included on every hotel night, and the package includes 6 local restaurant lunches per person. Dinners are not included; an optional Bosphorus dinner cruise is available on your first evening in Istanbul.
Interior access to Hagia Sophia is not included. Your guide explains the building and its history on the Old City walking tour, and the rest of the Day 2 sites are covered by the entrance fees in the package.
Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and walking shoes, because a moderate amount of walking is involved at the historical sites and natural landscapes. Bring a swimsuit for Pamukkale's thermal terraces and a light jacket for Cappadocia's cool mornings.
Late spring (April to May) and early autumn (September to October) give mild to warm weather, green or soft-lit landscapes and manageable crowds. Summer is hot on the Antalya coast, and Cappadocia can be cool at dawn in any season, so a light jacket is useful.
Yes. It combines the most-visited highlights of Turkey in one route: Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, the valleys and underground cities of Cappadocia, the Turkish Riviera at Antalya and the travertine terraces of Pamukkale. Three domestic flights and licensed English-speaking guides keep the logistics simple.
You spend three nights in Cappadocia, with a free half-day on arrival, one full North Cappadocia tour on Day 5 and one full South Cappadocia tour on Day 6, followed by a free half-day before your flight to Antalya on Day 7.
Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle, is famous for its white travertine terraces and pools of mineral-rich thermal water. Above the terraces lie the ruins of Hierapolis, a Roman-era healing city known for its hot springs. Both are visited on Day 9 of this tour.
Use the Send Enquiry or Reserve Now form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp. Reserving requires a 40% deposit and the balance is payable on arrival. We confirm availability and next steps within a few hours.
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TOUR CODE: KNY-612
$1,810
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  • 3 domestic flights included
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • 9 nights, bed & breakfast
  • 6 local restaurant lunches
  • Entrance fees and airport transfers
  • 40% deposit, balance on arrival
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