Istanbul Trip Overview
This is a trip for those looking to really see as many of the different parts of Turkey as possible over a short space of time. The whole Tour is spread over 5 days and visits three of the major tourist centres, which brings so many people to Turkey. From the architectural splendour of Istanbul, through the historical remains of Ephesus to the geological wonder that is Pamukkale and Cappadocia. For your comfort we have included internal flights and 4 nights’ high class hotel accommodation.
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Duration: 5 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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This is a trip for those looking to really see as many of the different parts of Turkey as possible over a short space of time. The whole Tour is spread over 5 days and visits three of the major tourist centres, which brings so many people to Turkey. From the architectural splendour of Istanbul, through the historical remains of Ephesus to the geological wonder that is Pamukkale and Cappadocia. For your comfort we have included internal flights and 4 nights’ high class hotel accommodation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Joining in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, the extraordinary natural and cultural masterpiece of Central Anatolia in Turkey,’’ Cappadocia ‘’ (Kapadokya in Turkish) dominates 40 kms area in between the districts of Avanos and Urgup located in Nevsehir.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
See the unique Fairy Chimneys.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
See the most interesting Mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
This fantastic region is famous for the pottery, silk, wool and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This wonderful place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both natural and human-made masterpieces today.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Is the miraculous and amazing small cave city that located at Cappadocia’s famous Goreme Valley. This small cave city was built by early Christians in 11th century to protect their faith and life style within this mystic place. As being notable for historic cave churches, the museum has a very deep and rich history.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar village, on between Nevsehir and Goreme road. Having a geostrategic position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnificent castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar)
Day 2: Full Day / South Cappadocia Tour
Stop At: Red Valley, Nevsehir Ortahisar, Nevsehir 50650 Turkey
This breath-taking valley is famous for its having wonderful lanscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Is one of the longest valleys that reflects distinctive formation challenging the time. It is located between the Goreme and Uchisar districts in Cappadocia and grabs the people who visited here by creating a mystic ambiance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Invites the people to a magical world thanks to not only its wonderful sight, but also providing to be organized many various nature sports with its huge and plain land. It is perfect area for walking, trekking and hiking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
One of the widest, enchanting, one of the most famous and wonderful underground city in Cappadocia. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar..)
Day 3: Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
It is one of the well-known tourist attraction center of Turkey which is located on the Aegean Sea coastline as noted for capital cruise ports of the country. It belongs to province of Aydin, 71 km far away from Aydın and 90 kms to Izmir, only 15 kms is the distance to Ephesus, one of the most visited archeological sites of this area , so excellent location makes the town of Kusadasi as the most important vacation center of Aegean region.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 4: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale – Cotton Castle)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 5: Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
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 Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport to take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
