Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour (4 Days - 3 Nights)
Tour Details
3 local flights; Istanbul Airport (IST) èKayseri Airport (KYS) è Izmir Airport (ADB) è Istanbul Airport (IST)
Hotel Options; 4* & 5* Hotels on Half Board Basis (Breakfast and Dinner)
Vehicle : Brand new, airconditioned Bus (type of vehicle will be organised upon to number of participants)
Guidance: Professional and Licensed Guide
Language options; English & Spanish
Local flight companies; Turkish Airlines or Sunexpress or Pegasus
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Day 1
Day 1: Northern Cappadocia Tour (Istanbul → Cappadocia)
You are transferred from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport at approximately 7 am. You complete your own check-in procedures and fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia. You are greeted upon arrival and reach your hotel in approximately 1 hour.
After a short rest, your Northern Cappadocia tour begins. Starting from the Goreme Panoramic Viewpoint, you watch the region from a bird's eye view, then visit the frescoed rock churches in the Goreme Open Air Museum.
The rest of the day will be spent visiting the Valley of the Three Beauties, Avanos Village (famous for pottery), Devrent (Dream Valley) and Pasabag Valley. You will return to your hotel between 16:00 and 17:00 to complete the day with free time.
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Day 2
Day 2: Flight to Southern Cappadocia & Izmir
You can optionally join a hot air balloon tour at sunrise (extra charge).
After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby at 10:00-10:15. Your Southern Cappadocia tour will begin. You will walk in natural wonders such as the Red Valley, cavusin Valley and Ask Valley; then you will visit the Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City to discover ancient life underground. The last stops of the tour will be Guvercinlik Valley and Cavusin Castle.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport and you will reach Izmir with a direct flight on some days and a connecting flight on some days. After being greeted at Izmir Airport, you will reach your hotel in Kuşadasi with a transfer that takes approximately 1 hour. You will spend the night here.
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Day 3
Day 3: On the Trail of the Ancient City of Ephesus
You will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel at 09:00 in the morning and start your Ephesus tour. The first stop is the Ancient City of Ephesus. You will travel to the depths of history with the Celsus Library, the Great Theater, ancient streets and temples.
Then you will visit the House of the Holy Virgin Mary, discover the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the Isa Bey Mosque. Selcuk Castle is seen panoramically.
You will have lunch at a local restaurant and attend a presentation of handmade carpets. After the tour, you will return to the hotel and the remaining time is free.
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Day 4
Day 4: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour → Return to Istanbul
You will check out of the hotel between 07:30 and 08:00 in the morning and meet your guide. You will reach Pamukkale with a journey that will take approximately three hours.
You walk on the Pamukkale Travertines, then explore the Hierapolis Ancient City. After visiting structures such as the ancient theater, temple, agora and necropolis, you are given free time. If you wish, you can swim in the travertines for free or experience swimming in the Cleopatra Pool (extra charge, approximately 150 TL).
After the tour, you are transferred to Izmir Airport and take your flight to Istanbul. After being greeted at Istanbul Airport, you are transferred to your hotel.
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Hotels
Place to Visit
Price Includes
3 Domestic Flights for each person (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
3 Nights Accommodation (1 Night Cappadocia + 2 Nights Kusadasi)
Airport Transfers
Group Tour up to 42 Persons
Licensed Tour Guide during the Tours
Entrance Tickets to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation with A/C minivans
Breakfast at the Hotels and Lunch during the Tours (vegetarian, vegan, or halal options available)
Price Excludes
Personal Expenses
Drinks at Lunch (Optional)
Dinner
Complementaries
A unique route for those who want to experience the magic of nature and the magnificence of history together!