5 Days Turkey Tour Starting From Istanbul
5 Days Turkey Tour From Istanbul by Plane
Explore Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Priene, Miletos & Didyma in 5 days from Istanbul with guided tours, flights, hotels & seamless transfers included.
Tour Overview
Discover the essence of Anatolia in just five days with this unforgettable journey that takes you from the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia to the majestic ruins of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma. This expertly crafted tour includes domestic flights, hotel stays, guided excursions, and comfortable transfers—all starting from Istanbul.
Your adventure begins in Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys, underground cities, and panoramic valleys greet you with otherworldly beauty. From there, travel to Pamukkale and walk barefoot on its white travertine terraces, then explore the ancient spa city of Hierapolis.
On day four, walk the marble roads of Ephesus, home to the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and Temple of Hadrian. You’ll also visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary and the timeless ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
The final day takes you further off the beaten path to the lesser-known gems of the Aegean: Priene with its hillside theater and urban layout; Miletos, once a major Ionian port city with a monumental Roman theater; and Didyma, famous for its magnificent Temple of Apollo.
- Cover 6 top destinations in just 5 days
- All flights, transfers, hotels, and guided tours included
- Professional English-speaking local guides at every site
- Ideal for travelers who want to see both world-famous and hidden gems of Turkey in one trip
This tour is perfect for history lovers, cultural explorers, and those short on time who don’t want to miss the most iconic and mystical regions of Turkey.
Tour Itinerary
Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia ➝ Full Day Cappadocia Tour
Meal: Lunch
04:30 am ─ Our travel team will come to your hotel in Istanbul for the transfer service.
Transfer to the airport in Istanbul.
06:50 am ─ Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia.
08:05 am ─ Arrive at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airports.
Upon your arrival at the airport, our staff will welcome you by your name sign.
Then, transfer to the Cappadocia tours area.
- Cappadocia tour from Istanbul starts by visiting Devrent Valley. It is also known as Imaginary Valley. Although it does not have cave churches like the other valleys of Cappadocia, it has unique fairy chimneys.
- The next destination point is Pasabag Monks Valley which is the best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys.
- Afterwards, we will drive to Avanos. It is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop in Cappadocia.
- You will have a break for lunch.
- After that, you will see the Zelve Open Air Museum, an important Christian centre in the early years of the middle ages It is a memorable sight in the 5 days Turkey tour from Istanbul package.
- Through the end of the Cappadocia tour, we will visit the natural castles of Uchisar, where you will see Goreme with a bird’s-eye view.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia day tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Staying overnight in Cappadocia.
Full Day Cappadocia Tour ➝ Fly to Izmir ➝ Transfer to Kusadasi
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Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
09:30 am ─ After breakfast, our travel team will come to your hotel.
We will transfer you to the Cappadocia tour area. Then, the second day of the 5 days Turkey tour package starts.
- The Red Valley, which is composed of different red tuff rocks than Cappadocia’s, is our first destination area at South Cappadocia.
- Then, we will see Cavusin Village which is one of the oldest settlements in the area where located 2 kilometres away from Goreme.
- We’ll take a break for lunch.
- Cappadocia tour will continue Pigeon Valley whose name comes from the thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into the soft tuff since ancient times.
- We will drive to Ozkonak Underground City which has tunnels as cellars, storage areas, and stables, which they access through their courtyards.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour ends.
We will transfer you to the airport.
Generally there is no direct flight to Izmir from Cappadocia.
If there is a direct flight on your travel date, we will book it for you.
If there is no direct flight, you will fly to Izmir through Istanbul and your arrival time at Izmir Airport will be around midnight.
We will welcome you with your name sign at the airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Pamukkale Day Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:00 am ─ After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to Pamukkale.
- With the professional Pamukkale tour guide, the white tour will begin with its beauty.
- The first place you will visit is the travertines, one of the natural wonders of the world, formed by limestones. The translation of Pamukkale to English is Cotton Castle. This name comes from the travertines because all the area looks like cotton. For sure, it is a great place in your 5 days Turkey tour from Istanbul itinerary.
- And you will also see the ruins of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths.
- When the Pamukkale tour is over here, our tour guide will give you an hour of free time to explore the city on your own.
- In this way, you can see the ancient pools to swim in. Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool is extra.
16:00 ─ Pamukkale tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Priene & Miletos & Didyma Ancient Cities Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 – After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kuşadası to begin a full-day guided tour through the hidden ancient gems of the Aegean coast: Priene, Miletos, and Didyma.
Unlike the busier sites like Ephesus, these three Ionian cities offer a peaceful and equally fascinating journey through Hellenistic and Roman history—with fewer crowds and untouched landscapes.
- Priene – Nestled against Mount Mycale, this once-flourishing Hellenistic city features a well-preserved grid layout, the Temple of Athena, agora, gymnasium, and a small but beautiful theater. Its elevated location offers sweeping views of the Meander Valley.
- Miletos – A major ancient port and birthplace of great thinkers like Thales. You’ll explore the massive Roman theater, baths of Faustina, and sanctuaries such as the Delphinium. This city once had four harbors and was an intellectual center of the Ionian League.
- Didyma – Your final stop is the awe-inspiring Temple of Apollo, famed for its massive columns and oracular power. Though it was never completed, its scale and detail still inspire wonder.
16:00 – The tour ends, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası to relax or enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Full Day Ephesus Tour ➝ Fly to Istanbul ➝ Turkey Tour Ends
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 am ─ After the breakfast and checkout from the hotel, we will transfer you to the Ephesus Ancient City. It is the last tour day of 5 days Turkey tour itinerary.
- The Ephesus tour will begin by visiting the Temple of Artemis, only a marble used during the construction, and was built as a result of 120 years working period.
- Then you will see the marble gate of the ancient world in Ephesus which is placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and visited by an average of 1 million people annually.
- You will have a break for lunch.
- After leaving these spectacular landscapes, you will get a chance to House of Virgin Mary which is declared a sacred place by the Vatican, and Christians are praying and sacrificing as well as Muslims from all over the world to fulfil the pilgrimage mission.
- And also, we will see the Isabey Mosque.
16:30 ─ Ephesus day tour ends.
Transfer to Izmir Airport.
19:30 ─ Fly from Izmir to Istanbul.
20:30 ─ Arrival in Istanbul.
Our staff will welcome you at the airport.
We will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
5 Days Turkey tour from Istanbul ends.
What's Included
Included
- All Airport transfers as mentioned by the itinerary
- Domestic flight tickets
- Professional tour guide
- 1 night in Cappadocia Hotel
- 3 nights in Kuşadası Hotel
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
- All transportations in the tour
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners
- Entrance to the antique pool in Pamukkale
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please mention it in the "Additional Request" section at checkout.
We’ll do our best, but your booking will be made at one of the listed hotels or a similar-quality option based on availability.
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. All domestic flights, intercity bus tickets, and airport transfers are included.
- Flights are booked based on availability; departure and return times may vary slightly depending on the season.
- Guided tours in Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and the Priene–Miletos–Didyma region are conducted by licensed English-speaking tour guides.
- Cleopatra’s Pool in Pamukkale is optional and not included in the tour price.
More Details
Your journey begins in Istanbul—where continents touch, but your feet are already lifting off to someplace far from the city’s rush. As you fly over Anatolia, the land below begins to shift. By the time you arrive in Cappadocia, you’re not just in another region—you’re in another world. Giant rock formations, shaped by wind and time, surround you. You walk through valleys painted in red and gold, explore cave churches carved by early Christians, and descend into underground cities where silence once meant survival. Every turn feels ancient. Every view, timeless.
As night falls, your path shifts westward—on an overnight journey toward the heart of healing: Pamukkale. In the morning light, the white travertine terraces shimmer like frozen waterfalls. You walk barefoot across these mineral-rich pools, feeling the warmth rise through your soles. Then you climb toward Hierapolis, where Romans once came to rest, recover, and worship. You stand where emperors once stood, where the past is layered beneath each step, and where even the air carries whispers of a thousand years.
But the real surprise comes the next day—not with grand ruins, but with quiet brilliance. You leave the crowds behind and set off for the forgotten cities of Ionia. Priene greets you first, perched on the slopes of Mount Mycale with its elegant theater and the commanding Temple of Athena. In Miletos, you stand in a massive Roman theater that once echoed with philosophy and applause. And in Didyma, you look up—way up—at the colossal columns of the Temple of Apollo, still majestic, still mysterious, still sacred.
Finally, you arrive at a city where the marble speaks. Ephesus is a place where history breathes through every stone. You walk the Curetes Street, sit in the Great Theater, gaze at the Library of Celsus, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary on the hilltop. You trace the paths of apostles, emperors, merchants, and scholars—and for a moment, you are one of them.
By the time you return to Istanbul, you’re not just returning from a trip. You’ve walked through the spiritual, architectural, and cultural heart of Turkey. In just five days, you’ve touched the volcanic soil of Cappadocia, the healing waters of Pamukkale, the wisdom of Ionia, and the splendor of Ephesus. And what you carry back isn’t just memory—it’s wonder.
Excellent service made my trip more wonderful in Turkey and Greece! Thanks for their relentless help so I could enjoy myself more in Turkey and Greece. I do recommend them to all the tourists and thanks again, Coskun.
This is just a short note to say thanks for a great tour package you put together for us. We were also very grateful for the nice hotels we stayed in the program and the family rooms set up were very convenient for our family. Besides one of the transfers, everything else was perfect set out perfect and we had a really great time. See you soon. Regards.
Amazing experience!!! What an amazing week here! The staff has been amazing and so knowledgeable. They organized experiences for me that were tailored to what I wanted to do in Konya. Highly recommend the tours, hotel, and all the transfers. A unique and personalized experience. Professional and friendly, Tuna and his colleagues really care about the work they do.
We used Toursce Travel to tour the Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Didyma ruins and other sites around Turkey. The tour package was terrific. Very happy with our tours of 5 ancient cities and the unique Cappadocia region. Arrangements from Istanbul to the visiting sights went very smoothly, wonderful sites, competent guides, excellent food. Their tour guides were very entertaining and knowledgeable. Very good value for the cost. we learned so much from these tours. Highly recommended...
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