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Embark on an exhilarating tour of Turkey’s most iconic locations on a 4-day excursion to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale from Istanbul. Discover the dramatic valleys and canyons of Cappadocia; delve into the rich Roman history of Ephesus; and sink into the steaming serenity of Pamukkale’s hot springs. Receive three nights’ comfortable accommodation, selected meals, a professional guide, and round-trip hotel transportation on this exhilarating tour. Discover the best of Turkey on a 4-day tour Explore the highlights of Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale Overnight accommodation, select meals, and transportation included Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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Embark on an exhilarating tour of Turkey’s most iconic locations on a 4-day excursion to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale from Istanbul. Discover the dramatic valleys and canyons of Cappadocia; delve into the rich Roman history of Ephesus; and sink into the steaming serenity of Pamukkale’s hot springs. Receive three nights’ comfortable accommodation, selected meals, a professional guide, and round-trip hotel transportation on this exhilarating tour. Discover the best of Turkey on a 4-day tour Explore the highlights of Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale Overnight accommodation, select meals, and transportation included Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia Full Day South Cappadocia (Green) Tour
Stop At: Goreme, Goreme, Cappadocia
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you to the airport for a one hour flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, we will pick you up from the airport and take you to our office in Goreme Town. From there we will pick you up at 9:30 for your South Cappadocia Tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
First, we will stop at the underground city of Derinkuyu and climb down through the 8 levels that are available for viewing
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Love Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Then from there we will pass near by the Love Valley where you can take photos or make videos etc
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
Then From there, we will hike through the famous Ilhara Valley before lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkey
After lunch, we will visit Selime Monastery and see how the Monks lived
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Then at last we will move to Pigeon Valley for some excellent views. We will take you back to your hotel at the end of the tour and you will have free time for the rest of the night.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Cave Hotel in Göreme.with breakfast
Day 2: Full Day North Cappadocia (Red) Tour – Flight From Cappadocia to Izmir
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
You will have breakfast before your tour begins. We will pick you up from your hotel at 9:30 for your North Cappadocia Tour. First, we will stop for a photo op at a vista point overlooking Uchisar Castle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
Then, we will continue on to the Goreme Open Air Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
Then we will have lunch at Avanos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
After lunch, we will stop for a pottery demonstration. You will get a chance to try yourself! From there we will make short stop at Cavusin.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
Then Devrent where you will see some animal shaped rock formations, St. Monk’s Valley with the mushroom shaped fairy chimneys and St. Simeon’s monk cell.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Urgup, Urgup, Cappadocia
Then we will pass near by the Urgup. where you can beautiful scene then We will drop you back at your hotel at the end of the tour. Depending on your flight time, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport. After a one hour flight to İzmir, we will pick you up from İzmir airport then transfer to you to your hotel in Kuşadası İlayda hotel 4****
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4 star Quality hotel in Kusadasi town (by the sea) with breakfast
Day 3: Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis day tour and overnight in Kusadasi
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ephesus is the second largest ancient city in the ancient world. Once home to over 200, 000 people, these impressive ruins are some of the best preserved.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
The House of the Virgin Mary is situated on top of BulBul Mountain that overlooks all of Selcuk. It is said that this house is where Mary saw out the last years of her life. It is now a very important pilgrimage sight for Christians.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
The Temple of Artemis is known to date back as far as 6th Century B.C. Now one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, what you see left standing today is the foundations and some columns that indicate the grandeur of this temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey
The Isabey Mosque dates back to the years 1374 and 1375. Throughout all of Turkey displays the most beautiful of Seljukian architecture with crown like doors and beautiful mosaics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
The Grand Theatre of Ephesus is one of the highlights within ruins. It is well preserved and still used today for theatre and music. Its an important monument as it is said to be site where St Paul preached
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
The Library of Celsus is the highlight of Ephesus. The two-story building is marvel to architecture of the time. Dating back to 117 A.D this magnificent building was once one of the most beautiful under the Roman Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
The Odeon Theatre is the second theatre in the ruins of Ephesus. It can be referred to as the Bouleutrion as it was predominately used for the meetings of the Senate and had a second use for theatre shows.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Trajan Brothel The finding of the statue of Priapus with an oversize phallus made that it clear that there was a brothel in Ephesus. It is located between the main road Curetes Street and Marble Street
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4 star Quality hotel in Kusadasi town (by the sea) with breakfast
Day 4: Pamukkale White travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City Day tour and flight back to Istanbul
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
breakfast at your hotel in Kuşadasi and you will check out and we will pick you up at 8:45 AM and begin the 3-hour journey. Around 12:00 PM you will arrive in the small but friendly town of Pamukkale and stop for lunch. Then, you will be taken to the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will show you how the citizens lived, worked and enjoyed themselves back when the city was a thriving metropolis. Highlights include the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Theater and the Martyrion of St. Philip. From there, you will move on to the main attraction, the travertines. You will have free time to explore and relax in the travertines and have a rejuvenating swim in Cleopatra’s Pool. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for the one-hour flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport with your name and transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
