8 Istanbul Hot Springs Tours Worth Getting Wet For

1.4 Days Turkey Tour – Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,571Our pick

See Cappadocia’s underground city and fairy chimneys, walk Pamukkale’s white terraces, and explore Ephesus on a four-day small-group trip from Istanbul. Flights, hotels, guides, lunches, entrances, and airport transfers are included. Expect early starts, changing logistics, and a packed schedule.

“We wanted to explore Turkey and were short on time, this was the best way we could have spent our time. Ahmad at ToursFlame put together a comprehensive itinerary with really good tours and great hotel and flight options, then followed up closely to ensure we had a perfectly coordinated experience. The balloon flight is not to be missed and the natural beauty of Cappadocia, Pamukkale and the well-preserved historic sites at Ephesus are amazing to see. This tour uses smaller groups and gives you a very relaxed and customized experience. Very highly recommended.”

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2.6 Days Turkey Tour Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,122

Travel from Istanbul through Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia on a six-day small-group tour. You get domestic flights, hotels, breakfasts, lunches, entrance fees, airport transfers, and guided sightseeing. The hot-air balloon ride is optional and arranged separately.

“What an incredible experience. From start to finish everything i needed was taken care off. Airport and hotel transfer, even when my flight was delayed, went smoothly. The customer service was fantastic and they arranged for me to get my covid test to get back to the us. On top of that the sites were incredible and my guides at each location were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to make the trip special”

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3.7 Days Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,713

Cover Turkey’s major sights in seven days with guided visits to Istanbul’s mosques and bazaars, Cappadocia’s valleys and underground city, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Domestic flights, hotels, entrances, lunches, and transfers are included. Expect a full schedule and moderate walking.

“This itinerary was impeccable. Well-located and pleasant hotels, perfect logistics, professional guides, good restaurants included and attentive and super friendly staff! I recommend it!”

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

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.2-Day Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 2.5 days · from $528

Travel from Istanbul by overnight bus, then spend two busy days exploring Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, Isa Bey Mosque, Hierapolis, and Pamukkale. An English-speaking licensed guide, hotel stay, meals, transfers, and entry fees are included.

“Excellent tour with wonderful activities and places! The guide was also excellent, thank you!”

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