The 4 Best Hot Spring Day Trips in Istanbul

1.Best Turkey 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $2,759Our pick

Travel through Turkey in a group of no more than 20, from Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Cappadocia’s cave towns to Pamukkale and Ephesus. English-speaking guides, seven nights of lodging, breakfast, five dinners, domestic flights, transport, and entry fees are included. Guides Fey and Gul may lead parts of the tour.

“My expectations for this tour were quite high due to reading so many glowing reviews. Yet, the tour suprassed all expectations. From the booking phase where Fez Travel were amazing in actually creating a customized packaged due to my enquiry about modifying the itinerary to the actual organization of the tour. Airport and hotel pickups were always on time, very friendly and welcoming. The hotels and restaurants included in the package were excellent. The itinerary and sites visited were amazing. The package was great value for money. Special mention must be made of:”

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2.Private Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 15 hours · from $709

Fly from Istanbul to Denizli, then explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a private English-speaking guide. You get hotel transfers, flights, a driver, and guided time at the Roman theater, baths, travertines, and thermal pools. Cleopatra Pool admission and lunch cost extra.

“Perfect day trip to Pamukkale from Istanbul. The tour was entirely profesional and everything meets our expectations.”

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3.Day Tour to Pamukkale from/to Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $300Best value

Fly from Istanbul to Denizli Çardak, then spend the day at Hierapolis and Pamukkale’s white thermal terraces. Your English-speaking guide handles airport transfers, transport, and lunch. Flights may be included or excluded, so check the option carefully. Expect an early start, a late return, and extra fees for entry and Cleopatra’s Pool.

“The bath in the pool, Where Cleópatratook a bath to in ancient times. The ruins of the theater of Hierapolis and the lakes”

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4.Jewels of Turkey – 4 Day Trip to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,902

You’ll fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale, walk barefoot across its white travertines, explore Ephesus, then spend two days in Cappadocia. Small guided groups, airport transfers, three hotel nights, four lunches, and an optional sunrise balloon ride keep the trip moving, though the schedule leaves little room for delays.

“Where to start? Communication with the tour provider was amazing. WhatsApp phone app makes it easier. Guides and drivers were professional, knowledgeable and and passionate about Turkey and its history. Do a little historical research before you go. Hotels were terrific and the meals were delicious. Ballon ride - a must do. I’d go again. Highly recommend!”

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