Our carefully curated road itinerary offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. By traveling via private transportation, you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness the diverse scenery of the Anatolian countryside as we move between Cappadocia and Pamukkale. Below is your day-by-day journey, optimized to ensure you experience Turkey’s rich history and natural beauty at your own preferred pace.
DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL: Overnight public bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia around 20:30. You will have your own way to the Istanbul Esenler main bus station (at latest 30 minutes before the bus time). The road takes about 12 hours.
DAY 1 - The Best of Cappadocia: Goreme Open-Air Museum & Iconic Fairy Chimneys (L)
Your journey begins around 10:00 with a pickup from your Cappadocia hotel or the Goreme bus station. Our first stop is the enchanting Devrent Valley, famous for its unique rock formations that resemble various animal shapes. Next, we explore Pasabag (Monks Valley), home to the region's most iconic and striking mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. Our adventure continues in Avanos, the center of terra cotta art, where you can observe master potters at work using traditional kick wheels. In the afternoon, we visit the world-renowned Goreme Open Air Museum to discover ancient rock-cut churches and Christian settlements steeped in centuries of history. We conclude our tour at the majestic Uchisar Castle, a natural rock fortress offering breathtaking views. You will be dropped off back at your hotel around 16:00.
Accommodation in Cappadocia
DAY 2 - The Hidden Side of Cappadocia: Underground Depths & Ancient Valleys (B, L)
Pick up from your hotel around 10:00. We will start visiting Red Valley (Kizil Vadi) and explore the famous rock-cut churches by walking 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi) till Cavusin Village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch, we will continue to Pigeons Valley and then drive to Kaymakli underground city, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back, visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. The tour finishes around 16:00.
One of the before mentioned tours can be replaced with Derinkuyu and Ihlara Valley Tour upon your request.
Overnight public bus from Cappadocia to Pamukkale. The road takes about 10 hours.
DAY 3 - You will arrive to Pamukkale early in the morning. Pick up from the bus station and transfer to Pamukkale town. We will arrange half day accommodation at a hotel until the tour starts.
White Wonders: The Travertines of Pamukkale & Sacred Hierapolis (B, L)
Pick up from your hotel around 10:30. We will visit the north gate of Hierapolis ancient city, the Necropolis (cemetery) with over 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, and Byzantine Gate. After that, we will continue to natural part of Pamukkale. We walk down on walking path while 35ºC Spring water flowing around your feet.
You will have free time for relaxing in the ancient Cleopatra’s pool (entrance fee is not included in the tour price), where you can swim amongst Roman ruins. Please take your towel, sunglasses and swimming suit. The tour finishes around 16:00.
Overnight public bus back to Istanbul. The road takes about 10 hours.
ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL: You will arrive to Istanbul main bus station early in the morning. You will have your own way to your hotel or airport.
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Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Turkey, including cultural landmarks such as Cappadocia and the natural wonder of Pamukkale.
PRICE DETAILS:
Peace Stone House - standard stone room or similar | 490 Euro per person * single suppliment is 120 Euro |
Aydinli Cave Hotel - standard cave room or similar | 540 Euro per person * single suppliment is 165 Euro |
Dervish Cave House - standard cave room or similar | 570 Euro per person * single suppliment is 195 Euro |
Hera Cave Suites - standard cave room or similar | 630 Euro per person * single suppliment is 250 Euro |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Hotel accommodations are based on bed & breakfast. Standard check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00.
• All tours are operated as regular group tours and include English-speaking licensed guides, entrance fees, lunch (drinks excluded) and air-conditioned transportation. Private tour options are available upon request.
• Professional guiding services are provided during scheduled sightseeing tours only. Transfers between cities (flights or intercity buses) and free time outside the tour program are unguided.
• This itinerary can be customized according to your travel preferences. Please contact us for tailor-made options.
• Tour programs may be adjusted due to weather conditions or operational reasons.
• Prices are subject to availability and may vary during peak seasons, festivals or for last-minute bookings. Domestic flight fares depend on economy class availability and may change according to travel dates and seasonal demand. Please contact us to reconfirm prices.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Turkish night with dinner in Cappadocia with the cost of 65 Euro per person
Whirling Dervishes show in Cappadocia with the cost of 45 Euro per person
Alternative tours in Cappadocia such as horse riding, ATV, and Jeep Safari
Balloon Tour in Pamukkale
Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale
Daily Aphrodisisas Tour
Daily Laodicea Kaklik Cave Honaz Waterfall Tour
For a more budget-friendly option, we offer the same itinerary with an overnight bus instead of flights. Discover our 3 Days Cappadocia Pamukkale Tour by Flight
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How comfortable are the intercity buses in Turkey?
A: Turkey has a modern and high-standard intercity bus network. The buses used for your journey feature reclining seats, air conditioning, and usually offer complimentary snacks and water. For the overnight leg from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, we select the most reputable companies to ensure a restful journey.
Q2: Is there a luggage limit for the bus travels?
A: Unlike domestic flights with strict weight limits, intercity buses are much more flexible. You can bring a standard large suitcase (up to 30kg) and a carry-on bag without any extra charges. This makes the bus version a great choice for travelers with extra luggage.
Q3: What should I expect during the overnight bus journey?
A: The bus from Cappadocia to Pamukkale departs in the evening and arrives early the next morning. There are scheduled breaks every 2-3 hours at well-equipped service areas for snacks and restrooms. This travel style is designed to save you time and the cost of an extra hotel night.
Devrent Valley is one of the few untouched area of Cappadocia. This valley is only shaped by erosion. Another name of the valley is Imaginary Valley or Rose Valley. Because this valley has the animals shaped chimney, you can see hares, camels, snakes, seals, dolphins, gazelles... may be others.
Pasabag (Monk's Valley) has the most beautiful fairy-chimneys in Cappadocia, which are more than 10 meters high and have double or triple rock caps.
Avanos is located on the banks of Kizilirmak River. This town is famous for potteries who use Kizilirmak's red clay. During your visit, you can make your own potter after a short lesson :).
Goreme is located among the "fairy chimney" rock formations. There are the most beautiful rock cut churches (belong to the 11th - 12th - 13th centuries - with frescoes) in Goreme Valley which itself has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984.
Uchisar Castle is the highest point of the Cappadocia Region. That is a perfect opportunity to observe a panoramic view of the landscape.
Red Valley is located between Goreme and Cavusin Village and it is a popular hiking route in Cappadocia. You can see some cave churches and pigeon houses there.
Kaymakli Underground City has ten levels, several chapels, warehouses, stables, and also a ventilation duct. This city was began to excavate by Hittites.
Ortahisar Castle is located in the middle of the Cappadocia area which was used as a fortress in Byzantine times.
Hierapolis is located on the top of a hill. Since the ancient time, this city was the hot spring (spa) center. The ancient city of Hierapolis consists of the theatre, Temple of Apollo, Antique Pool, The Bath, Cleopatra's Pool, Necropolis and, Hierapolis Archeology Museum.
White Travertines is formed by Calcium Carbonate. When the thermal spring water is flowing, it leaves the Calcium Carbonate on the surface of the travertine. In the beginning it is like a gel, then it gets harder and becomes cotton-shaped white travertine.