8 Day Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
- Discover Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and cave dwellings.
- Visit Ephesus' ancient ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
- Relax in Pamukkale's thermal terraces and Hierapolis.
- Enjoy guided tours and comfortable accommodations.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel. (Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
Breakfast, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt . After lunch, visit the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is an ancient underground marvel with atmospheric columns and lighting. After tour back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, visit Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 21:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel will be around 9:30-10:00 AM. Our first stop will be Uchisar, where you'll have the opportunity to take pictures of "The Castle" and explore the area around it (from the outside). Next, we'll drive to Cavusin (Rose Valley), renowned for its stunning red rock formations. Following this, we'll visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch visit Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley, which are among the most important sights of North Cappadocia. Afterward, we'll continue to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. Here, you'll have the chance to try your hand at pottery-making. As an optional activity, we can also visit a Turkish rug and carpet-making factory. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
- OPTIONAL: This morning, be one of the lucky few to greet the sunrise from a hot air balloon—an unforgettable experience and the best way to start the day.
After breakfast, Pick-up from the hotel will be at 9:30-10:00 AM. Start to visit Ortahisar, where you'll have a great photo opportunity to capture the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. Next, we head to Mustafapasa, a former Greek village once known as Sinasos. After that, we'll drive through Sahinefendi and visit the Roman ruins of Sobesos, a recently excavated site featuring beautiful ground mosaics. At Soganli Valley, we'll take a 2 km walk through the valley and visit its famous cave churches, followed by a lunch break in Soganli Village. After lunch, we proceed to Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient life. Transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am, visit Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity. Next we will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Lunch then visit the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 07:30am head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee.Please note that drive to Pamukkale is around 3hours. After tour, transfer to Denizli airport for an evening flight to Istanbul at 19:55pm. 21:10pm, Arrival to Istanbul, meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, check-out from hotel (before 12:00pm), transfer to Istanbul airport as per your flight departure time.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 07 Nights 4-star hotel accommodation B.B.
- 06 day regular small Group Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportiton
- Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Kayseri
- Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir
- Oneway domestic flight From Denizli to Istanbul
- All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey
Excluded
- Items Of A Personal Nature
- Gratuities For Driver & Guide
- Meals Not Mentioned
- Drinks Of Any Kind
- Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia
- Travel Insurance
- This tour is available for Daily all year round
- Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- Tour Can be customized.
- Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
- Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
- Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.
- - DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)
- - If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies.
- - If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply.
- - If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.
- - If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply
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