4 Days Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour by Plane and Bus
From:
$620
Start City:
Istanbul
End City:
Istanbul
Duration:
4 Days 3 Nights
Operating:
Departs Every Day
Visiting Attractions:
Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus
Day 1 - Northern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Early morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to take your flight to Cappadocia. When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, self-check-in is required. After self-check-in, you will take your boarding pass to take your flight. Upon your arrival at Cappadocia Airport, you will be picked up by our driver who waits for you at the exit gate. You will be directly transferred from the airport and join your Cappadocia Tour where you will see the beauties of Northern Cappadocia. Firstly, you will visit the place called Goreme Panorama which offers an impressive view of Goreme Village, as it is also called the “land of fairy chimneys”, and the Open Air Museum which is known for being the biggest monastery complex in the region. Then you will visit Ortahisar, a special village famous for its castles and cave food storage. Later, you will visit Pasabag,(Fairy Chimney valley) which has mushroom-like formed rocks and fairy chimney forms especially distinguished by the vibe of the area. During the tour, you will also see the Imagination valley, Devrent, where you will have the impression of animal fossils among the rocks. Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in a restaurant that makes you feel the vibe of the town.
In the afternoon, you will be strolling along the Red River which is known as the longest river in Turkey. After enjoying the experience of walking through the longest river in the country, you will visit a small village that is very famous for its pottery workshops. Here you will have the chance to watch the pottery making and get a workshop if you wish. At the end of the day, you will go back to your hotel by passing through Love Valley. Love Valley has an incredible view which will cheer you up. Upon your arrival at the hotel, you will have free time and an overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 2 - Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Hot Air Balloon tour is recommended activity for this morning.
This morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel between 9:30 and 10:00 am and you will join the tour for visiting the beauties of Southern Cappadocia. Firstly, you will be visiting Uchisar Castle which is recognized as the biggest fairy chimney used as a citadel throughout time by many civilizations. You will be hiking about 4 km in Red Valley and passing through Rose Valley which has a remarkable effect on history. You will explore Rose valley which has its unique rock churches that saved early Christians from the prosecution of Romans. After that, you will be seeing Cavusin village which is known as an ancient settlement in the area and you may see the cave residences belonging to the Cavusin area. Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in the restaurant. After your lunch break, the tour will continue with visiting Kaymaklı Underground City which is known as the widest underground city of Cappadocia, which was used by refugees and people fleeing from natural disasters in ancient times. Apart from that, Pigeon Valley offers an impressive view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons that still live in those pigeon houses. Your last stop on the Southern Cappadocia tour will be Three Beauties Valley which is famous for both special vine factories and the stunning view it has.
End of the tour, transfer to local bus station to take intercity Pamukkale bus (aprx. 10 hours) Overnight bus to Pamukkale.
Day 3 - Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
After you had your breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up around 07:30-08:00 am to get you
to join your Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. Pamukkale area has hot water resources, and travertines are
one of these sources. Travertines have terraces of carbonate minerals as a result of the flowing water.
Because this beauty seems like cotton, it is called ‘Cotton Castle- Pamukkale’ by native people. After
experiencing the beauty of travertines, you will visit Hierapolis Ancient City which is also categorised
as a Unesco World Heritage Site. This place used to be visited by people who want to soothe their
ailments during their retirement and even die there. If you want to boost your mood and refresh yourself, you can walk on terraces or swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. This swimming experience
you will have in Cleopatra Swimming Pool is optional. Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in
the restaurant.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your Kusadasi hotel and have leisure time and an
overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 - Ephesus Tour (Lunch included)
After having your breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will join your
Ephesus Tour. Here, you will start your tour by visiting Artemis Temple which is also known for
being one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After that, you will be visiting Ephesus Ancient City,
Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor one by one. At midday, you will
have a lunch break in the restaurant. Your last visiting stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary. This is the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last years of life.The Vatican recognized this place as a pilgrimage centre. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be picked up by our driver who waits for you at the exit to transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.End of our Service.
Included
Hotels with breakfast
Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
Airport transfers mentioned on the itinerary
Lunch on tours (Besides standard Turkish meal, special meals as vegetarian, vegan, halal options are also available)
Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned on the itinerary
Professional English speaking guide
Excluded
Drink during lunch
Dinner
Medical insurance
Tips
Cleopatro pool
Economical Hotels Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Aura Cave Hotel / Garden Inn Cappadocia Kusadasi Hotels: Istankoy Hotel / Sözer Hotel
Price: Per person 620 USD
Comfort Hotels Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Kelebek Cave / Avilla Cave Kusadasi Hotels: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel / Efe Boutique Hotel
Price: Per person 690 USD
High Class Hotels Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri Kusadasi Hotels: Double Tree by Hilton / Carisma Deluxe Hotel
Price: Per person 815 USD
Hot air balloon tour is optional please ask for the current price.
Note:
Hot air balloon is optional extra
Max group size is 15 people
The quoted price of this tour covers accommodations in hotels as mentioned above or in similar quality hotels.