3 Days Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Flight – Cave Hotel & Balloon Option
Overview
Discover Turkey’s top attractions with our 3 Days Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul.
This all-inclusive package features round-trip flights, cave hotel stays, professional guided tours, and seamless transfers.
Visit Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Göreme Open-Air Museum, and underground cities, then continue to Pamukkale to explore the Cotton Castle travertines and Hierapolis ancient ruins.
Optional hot air balloon rides are available for a once-in-a-lifetime experience — the best short Turkey tour for first-time visitors.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Istanbul to Cappadocia & Northern Cappadocia Tour
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 2 – Southern Cappadocia Tour & Overnight Bus to Pamukkale
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Add-On: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise (05:30)
Southern Cappadocia Tour Highlights:
- Kızılçukur (Red Valley)
- Çavuşin Village
- Kaymaklı Underground City
- Ortahisar Castle
- Çatalkaya Panorama
- Overnight bus to Pamukkale (~11 hours)
After the tour take an overnight bus to Pamukkale around 20:30 pm.(Duration 11 Hours). Bus will be stoped three times for personel needs and meals.
- Optional flight upgrade available
Day 3 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour and Return to Istanbul
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Add-On: Cleopatra Thermal Pool Swim
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Highlights:
- Pamukkale travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City (Temple of Apollo, Ancient Theater, Necropolis, Roman Baths)
- Karahayit Red Water Thermal Springs
- Calcium Terraces & Cleopatra Pool (optional):Scenic and swim experience - Swim in a legendary historic pool.
After the tour transfer you willbe transfered to Denizli airport.
Flight from Denizli to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to hotel
- 19:00 Fly from Denizli to Istanbul
- 20:00 Arrive in Istanbul ,Arrival meeting at istanbul airport and pick up from airport to back to your hotel. End of the services.
Including Services
- Domestic Flights: Istanbul → Cappadocia - (Kayseri) & Pamukkale (Denizli) → Istanbul
- Cappadocia → Pamukkale Bus Ticket (overnight intercity bus with comfortable seats)
- 1 NightAccommodation: Cave hotel in Cappadocia
- Daily Breakfasts at hotels
- Lunches during guided tours
- All Transfers: Airport, hotel, and bus station pick-ups/drop-offs
- Guided Tours: Cappadocia (North & South) and Pamukkale & Hierapolis
- Professional English-Speaking Guides
- All Entrance Fees to museums and sites mentioned in the itinerary
Not Included Services
- Dinners (optional add-on available)
- Hot Air Balloon Flight in Cappadocia (available as an extra)
- Turkish Night Show or Cultural Performances
- Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool Entrance in Pamukkale
- Personal Expenses & Tips
- Drinks during meals
Optional Add-Ons
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia – Experience a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise flight.
- Traditional Turkish Night Show – Folklore dances, music, and local cuisine in Cappadocia.
- Cleopatra’s Pool in Pamukkale – Swim in the ancient thermal pool among Roman columns.
- Private Transfers – Upgrade to private car/minivan for added comfort.
- Dinner Packages – Add half-board or full-board meal options for convenience.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Flights from Istanbul – Quick and comfortable domestic flights to Cappadocia and back from Pamukkale/Denizli.
- Handpicked Hotels – Stay in boutique cave hotels in Cappadocia and 4* standard hotels in Pamukkale.
- Cappadocia to Pamukkale Bus Ticket Included – Overnight intercity bus with modern, comfortable seats.
- Guided Tours Included – Explore fairy chimneys, underground cities, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pamukkale travertines, and Hierapolis ancient city with expert guides.
- All Transfers Covered – Airport, hotel, and bus station transfers are arranged for a stress-free journey.
- Time-Efficient Itinerary – See two highlights of Turkey in just 3 days with smooth logistics.
- Pick up and Drop off
- Round Trip airport transfers by a comfortable vehicle
- All Flight tickets (Istanbul to Nevsehir & Denizli to Istanbul)
- Professional English speaking licenced tour guide and driver
- Cappadocia tour 1 (North of Cappoadocia) with lunch
- Cappadocia tour 2 (South of Cappadocia) with lunch
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with lunch
- 1 Night Accomodaton in Cappadocia (cave hotel) with breakfast
- All of the tax and service charges
- All Entrance Fees
You can choose one of the following hotels belowto stay in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia: Safran Cave hotel.or Heaven Cave hotel or Urgup inn Cave hotel or Burcu Kaya hotel.
Price per person Single Room : 700 Euros
Price per person Double Room share : 566 Euros
Price per person Triple Room share : 550 Euros
This package is perfect for travelers with limited days in Turkey. The Cappadocia hot air balloon ride was magical, and Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle and Hierapolis ruins were unforgettable. Having everything included—flights, transfers, and guided tours—made it super easy. Definitely the best Istanbul to Cappadocia and Pamukkale tour we could have booked!