3 Days Tour to the Mesmerising Cappadocia & Pamukkale from Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

With this exciting tour, explore the highlights of Turkey, you will visit the stunning landscape of Cappadocia.

The Pasabag valley is a fantastic place to start exploring the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. The spectacular fairy chimneys with double and triple rock caps.

Visit Kaymakli, which is one of the largest underground cities in Cappadocia. Wander through the corridors of this city, discovering the many rooms that are carved from the soft volcanic stone.
Drive to Goreme, and see the famous open-air museum and visit several churches with paintings on the walls and ceiling.

Fly to Kusadasi to explore Pamukkale another highlight of Turkey. It is a natural wonder made up of travertines formed by hot springs. Pamukkale waters are believed to have curative powers and have been used as a thermal bath for centuries. It was put on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.

Located near to Pamukkale is Hierapolis which was founded in 200 BC.

What's included

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Fairychimneys
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 3 days guided North & South Cappadocia and Pamukkale Tour
  • All transfers from/to hotels and airports
  • Domestic flights included between; Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Izmir, Izmir to Cardak
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: Istanbul to Cappadocia
  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    You will have an early morning pick up from your Istanbul hotel, where you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri (Cappadocia).
  2. Goreme National Park
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Upon arrival, our driver will welcome you and transfer you to meet with your guide before your tour starts after meeting with the rest of your tour group (if you have chosen the group tour).

    During the tour in Cappadocia, we will visit Goreme with its Panoramic View, The Open Air Museum, The Valley of Three Beauties, The Village of Avanos, The Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley) and The Valley of Pasabag.
Day 2: Cappadocia Tour
  1. Goreme National Park
    7h · Admission ticket included
    Get aerial views of Cappadocia’s eroded rock formations, valleys, and caves on an early-morning hot-air balloon flight that includes a light breakfast and post-flight celebration.

    After breakfast at your hotel where you start your tour and visit the rest of this fantastic region including The Valley of Red, The Cavusin Valley, The Valley of Love, The Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu and The Valley of the Doves.

    At the end of this tour, we will make our way to the airport, and you will have your flight to the Izmir where you will meet with our crew who will transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3: Pamukkale to Istanbul
  1. Pamukkale Natural Park
    5h · Admission ticket included
    You will have breakfast at the hotel and then drive for around 3 hrs for a full day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

    Pamukkale meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, and is a natural site containing hot springs and travertines. They are terraces of mineral carbonates that are left by the water with its temperate climate throughout the many years.
  2. 5h · Admission ticket included
    We will then visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and you will also have the opportunity to swim in the Cleopatra pool with an (additional charge by the facility), filled with marble columns from the Roman temple of Apollo and Agora.

    When the tour is finished, we will make our way to the Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, we will meet you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal and transfer you back to your hotel in Istanbul.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from your Istanbul hotel on the Eastern side

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Flights are non-refundable

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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