5-Day Turkey Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya & Cappadocia (Departing from Istanbul)
Tour Details
3 local flights; Istanbul Airport (IST) Izmir Airport (ADB) -Kayseri Airport (KYS) 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: Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Istanbul → Izmir)
You will be transferred from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport early in the morning (04:00 – 04:30). After your self-check-in procedures, you fly to Izmir and reach Ephesus with a transfer from Izmir Airport that takes approximately 1 hour.
You start your tour with the Ephesus Ancient City. The Celsus Library, Marble Street, the Grand Theater and other ancient structures will take you on a fascinating historical journey. Then, you will visit the peaceful atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary. During the day, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, the İsa Bey Mosque and the Selçuk Castle are seen panoramically.
During the tour, you stop at a workshop where traditional hand-made carpets are introduced and then you have lunch at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, you return to the hotel and have free time.
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Day 2
Day 2: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
You depart from the hotel at 07:30 - 08:00 in the morning and reach Pamukkale with a journey of approximately 3 hours. You enjoy this natural wonder by walking on the dazzling white travertines.
Afterwards, you visit the Hierapolis Ancient City. You follow the traces of history among the ancient theater, columned streets and sacred structures. After the guide's explanations, you have free time. Guests who wish can swim in the travertine pools for free, or you can experience swimming in the Cleopatra Pool for an extra fee (~150 TL).
At the end of the tour, you take a 10-minute transfer to the hotel in Pamukkale and stay the night here.
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Day 3
Day 3: Pamukkale → Konya → Cappadocia
After breakfast, between 08:00 and 09:00, you set off from Pamukkale with a private driver. After a pleasant 5-hour journey, you arrive in Konya, the city of Mevlana.
Here, you can have lunch on your own time and guests who wish can visit the Mevlana Museum (without a guide). Then, you reach Cappadocia with a 3-hour drive. You check in at the hotel in the evening and have free time to rest.
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Day 4
Day 4: Northern Cappadocia Tour
You can start the day with an optional hot air balloon tour for guests who wish (extra charge).
You meet your guide in the hotel lobby between 10:00 and 10:15 and start your Northern Cappadocia tour. Goreme Panoramic View Point is visited, followed by Goreme Open Air Museum, famous for its rock churches decorated with frescoes.
A photo break is given in the Valley of Three Beauties, then traditional pottery workshops are visited in Avanos. Later in the day, you have the chance to observe the art of nature in Devrent (Dream) Valley and Pasabag Valley. After the tour, you return to your hotel and enjoy your free time.
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Day 5
Day 5: Southern Cappadocia Tour → Return to Istanbul
After breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel between 10:00 and 10:15. The Southern Cappadocia tour begins with a walk in the Red Valley. Then, you visit the Cavusin Valley and Ask Valley.
You go down to Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the most impressive points of the tour, and explore the underground tunnels. Finally, Guvercinlik Valley and Cavusin Castle are seen panoramically.
At the end of the tour, you are transferred to Kayseri Airport and take your flight to Istanbul. After being greeted at Istanbul Airport, you are transferred to your hotel and your tour is completed.
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Place to Visit
Price Includes
3 Domestic Flights for each person (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
4 Nights Accommodation (2 Nights in Kusadasi + 2 Nights in Cappadocia)
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
This route, passing through the heart of Anatolia, offers a unique discovery opportunity for both history and nature lovers!
4 Nights
5 Days
Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Max people 42
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