8 Day tour in Istanbul Cappadocia Pamukkale Kusadasi and Ephesus

Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

1. 1h
   Upon your arrival to Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by our hostess hostess in front of GATE 8 (Outside) and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour

1. Sultanahmet District
   30m
   Our driver will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the tour`s starting point between 07:45 - 08:15 am according to your hotel`s location in Taksim/Karaköy and Sultanahmet area. Please, let us know If your hotel is out of the city center. We can arrange additional transfer.
2. Hippodrome
   30m
   The first stop will be the heart of the Old City, Sultanahmet Square. In this tour you will see three of the most important attractions in Istanbul ; The Hippodrome, which was once the social center of Istanbul. The Blue Mosque, with its beautiful hand painted tiles and Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest masterpieces ever built. The tour ends with a visit to Grand Covered Bazaar where you will see the incredible Turkish arts and crafts. You will fall in love with Istanbul instantly.
   
   Hippodrome and Obelisks
   It`s a former center of sportive events (chariot races, for example) and political activities of the old city. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments that you can find and learn more about while visiting the Hippodrome.
3. Blue Mosque
   45m
   Blue Mosque
   ( Closed on Praying times and during the Friday praying)
   Facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and its unique six minarets, the Blue Mosque was built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. This is the last great imperial mosque of the classical period. The name for which is commonly now known, "Blue Mosque", comes from the 20.000 marvellous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls.
4. Ayasofya Camii
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Hagia Sophia
   (Can be visited as a mosque since 2019)
   One of the greatest marvels of architecture, Hagia Sophia was founded as a basilica in the 6th century. Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St.Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years; it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. After being considered the Patriarchal Basilica of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed II, The Conqueror, which led to adding the minarets, tombs and fountains. In 1935 it was turned into a museum by Ataturk, and in 2019 it was turned into a mosque again.
5. TopkapI Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Topkapi Palace
   ( Closed on Tuesdays, may replace with Basilica Cistern or another visit)
   This extraordinary and, full of secrets, palace was the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and the center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. The building is a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, shields, armours, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery The Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entrance fees)
6. Sultanahmet District
   1h
   After visits time for lunch in a local restaurant. Lunch and visit times may change by the tour guide and with our reservations. You will taste nice Local foods.
7. Grand Bazaar
   1h
   The Grand Bazaar
   ( Closed on Sundays,replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
   Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Walk through the narrow streets and make some shopping. You can buy some popular things in Grand Bazaar such as silk, spice and jewellery. You may stay in Grand Bazaar for shopping after tour.
8. Sultanahmet District
   30m
   Afterwards, we will drop you back to the your hotels.

Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Tour - Flight to Denizli Pamukkale

1. Sultanahmet District
   30m
   Our driver and guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the tour`s starting point between 07:45 - 08:15 am according to your hotel`s location in Taksim/Karaköy and Sultanahmet area. Please, let us know If your hotel is out of the city center. We can arrange additional transfer.
   
   Please, check out from your room and take your luggages with you. After tour you will be transfer to airport.
2. Misir Carsisi
   1h
   After having breakfast at the hotel, you will start your half day Bosphorus tour and visit the 17th Century Egyptian Spice Bazaar*
3. Golden Horn
   30m
   The first breach of the city walls was by his Fourth Crusade in 1204, and the second by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror's cannons and troops in 1453.
4. Bosphorus Strait
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Boat Trip on the Bosphorus From Dolmabahçe Palace and Beylerbey Palace, by the wooden villas and mansions to Rumeli Fortress, this is an amazing cruise along the Bosphorus that connects his two continents of Europe and Asia.
   
   Rumeli Fort (from the sea) (no internal tour)
   Istanbul was besieged many times until Mehmed the Conqueror captured the city in his year 1453, but managed to defend it with the help of Roman walls.
5. 1h
   After tour transfer to airport for your flight to Denizli (Pamukkale)
6. 1h 10m
   You will fly to Denizli Cardak Airport, it is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
7. 1h
   Upon your arrival, your driver will meet with you and hold your name in front of domestic terminal (outside). Afterwards transfer to your hotel.

Day 4: Pamukkale Tour - Kusadasi

1. Pamukkale
   20m
   After breakfast, your tour guide will meet with you at the lobby at 09:30-09:45am and start the today's tour. 30 minutes.
   
   Please, check out from your room and take your luggages with you. After tour you will be transfer to Kusadasi.
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   First of all, you will visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis where you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre, a historical museum, the Basilica of St. Philippe, the Necropolis and Cleopatra pool (own expense).
3. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pamukkale. Also known as Cotton Castle in Turkish, this natural wonder is a sight to behold. The rock formations contain hot springs with terraces of carbonate minerals that are relaxing to bathe in. If you wish, take a dip in one of its many pools, or just admire them and stay dry.
4. Pamukkale
   1h 30m
   Then have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy with shopping opportunities before transfer to your hotel where you will have the evening at leisure.
5. Kusadasi
   3h
   Afterwards, transfer to Kusadasi and check in your hotel. You can find nice restaurants around the your hotel on seashore.

Day 5: Ephesus and House of Mary Tour - Flight to Cappadocia

1. Kusadasi
   30m
   Meet with your guide at the lobby and drive to Ephesus. Please, check out hotel in the morning and take your luggages with your. After tour, you will be transfer to airport for Cappaodia Flight.
2. Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
   15m
   Along the way you will pass by Gazı Begendi Park you can watch the view the Kusadasi. If time is available, your guide will arrange the photostop.
3. The House of the Virgin Mary
   45m · Admission ticket included
   First of all, visit the House of Mother Mary, where she rested in her last years on the top of the Mount Nightengale. It is pilgrimage place for Christianity.
4. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Ancient historians believed that Ephesus was founded by the Amazons, but now, it is believed to have been the Hittite city of Apasas.
5. Ephesus Terrace Houses
   10m
   You will get information about the Terrace houses, private houses of the wealthy people of Ephesus on the slopes of Mountain. (pass by)
6. Selcuk
   1h
   You will taste the local foods in a local restaurant in Selcuk.
7. The Temple of Artemis
   20m
   Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the wonders of the ancient world. It built as largest temple during the ancient time and dedicated for Ephesian Main Goddess Artemis.
8. 1m
   Afterwards, you will be transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia/Kayseri Airport.
9. 1h
   Upon your arrival, you will meet with your driver in front of exit gate of arrival terminal in airport, driver will hold a sign with your name.
   Then, drive to Cappadocia - approx 1 hour from airport.

Day 6: Capppadocia Red Tour

1. 1m · Admission ticket not included
   Optional - Hot Air Balloon Tour
   Get ready for a unique wonderful experience in Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning (depending on the location of your hotel) and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for its flight while enjoying a light breakfast snack; preparation time is generally 15 to 20 minutes. Your flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will ascend to a comfortable altitude of approximately 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight, our pilots are also able to fly as low as 1 meter above rock formations, allowing you to take perfect pictures. The standard flight has a total of 60 fascinating minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at the end of the flight and you will be given a Flight Certificate, signed by your pilot. Transfer back to Hotel.
2. Urgup
   30m
   After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will take you between 09.30am-10.00am. then You will start discover beatiful view of Cappadocia. Please, get ready at the lobby.
3. Uchisar
   20m
   The first stop on today's tour is Uchisar Castle panorama where the ancient people were watching the Region on highest spot of Cappadocia. You can take the pictures of Uchisar Castle on your free time.
4. Love Valley
   1m
   Then you walk through the Valley of the Love to Cavusin village. You have a nice walking at the valley in different world of Cappadocia.
5. Avanos Pottery Workshop
   30m
   See the Avanos town, know as pottery town. Learn about handmade pottery in Avanos Town during the Pottery workshop visit.
6. Avanos
   1h
   You will taste the local foods at the local restaurants.
7. Fairy Chimneys
   45m · Admission ticket included
   You will visit the Fairy Chimneys (Mushrooms Valley), and see the amazing landscape of Cappadocia with colonical shapes of rock formations, called as Fairy Chimneys.
8. Zelve Open Air Museum
   1m · Admission ticket included
   Finally, you can discover the of the most poopular valleys and open air museums of Cappadocia. Monks lived on their rock-cut Churches and Monastries with their own complex to being from attacks. It may replace with Goreme Open Air Museum by the availability.
9. Cappadocia
   30m
   Afterwards, you will transfer back to hotel. Rest of time for leisure or you can join to some optional extra activities after tour. Such as ATV, Horse, Jeep safaris (approx. 1 hour service, please contact with our team).

Day 7: Cappadocia Green Tour - Flight to Istanbul

1. Urgup
   30m
   After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will take you between 09.30am-10.00am. then You will start discover beatiful view of Cappadocia.
   
   Please, check out hotel and take your luggages with you. You will be transfer to airport after tour.
2. Kaymakli Underground City
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Cappadocia has got many underground cities. Ancient people curved the underground cities to escape from attacks. They curved the some of underground cities almost 80-90 meters on depth. Kaymaklı underground city may replace with Ozkonak underground city.
3. Pigeon Valley
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You can watch the beaatiful view of Pigeon Valley with thousands of Dove Cotes and with beatiful view on background. Local people are still using dove drops as fertilizer on their wineyards. and you can find the some shopping opportunties of many products.
4. Ortahisar
   1h
   You will taste the Turkish Foods at the local restaurant.
5. Ortahisar Kalesi
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Ortahisar Castle is one the main Castles of Cappadocia curved into the rocks.
6. Cappadocia
   30m
   You will walk through in the Valley of Cappadocia. you can take many pictures.
7. Cappadocia
   1h
   Afterwards, you will transfer to the Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival check in for flight. Flight will be choose in evening after 20:00 by the availabilities (economy class).
8. Istanbul
   45m
   Upon your arrival to Istanbul. Our team will be hold a sign with transfer code in front of GATE 8 at the Istanbul airport or in front of Exit Gate at the Sabiha Gokcen Airport (it will be announce during the boking).
9. Istanbul
   1h
   After met with our team, you will be transfer to your hotel or Airbnb Stay in Taksim or Sultanahmet Area.
   
   PS: Your fllight will land to Istanbul between, 09:30-11:00pm. Information will be announce after booked your flight.

Day 8: Istanbul Departure

1. Istanbul
   1h
   You will be transfer to the one of the Istanbul airports. Please, let us know your departure flight details during the booking. Last minute informations may not be possible or vehicle may not be available for departure transfer.
   
   If you have early departure, you can request lunch box or sandwich from reception one day ago.

Pickup details

Please, be ready at the lobby 10 minutes before your pick up time ath the lobby at your you hotel.

Galataport Cruise Port; We can pick you up from Galataport, If you want to join the tour. We will inform the pick up time after booking confirmation with your flight details. Please, inform your cruise ship details during the booking. Our driver will pick you up from front of the Main Road side of Terminal Building Exit Gate (BLOCK D-Upstair) in Galataport.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• All domestic flights are economy class and including 15kg+8kg luggage.
• All pricing are valid for double or triple room accommodations.
• Child rates valid only when child sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, subject the charge full amounts of 2 adults.
• Please, let us know during the booking, If you request the vegeterian meals or specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
• If your hotel is locating at the airport, no need to provide the transfer.
• If You have flight to another destination on the tour day, You will be directly transfer to airport after tour. Please, check out your hotel and take your luggages with you before start the tour.
• If you want to join our tour after your flight to Istanbul New Airport (from different destinations). Please, inform the all of your arrival flight details during the booking. If your flight is landing to Istanbul airport late , we suggest the book tour for day after. Reason why, If you flight is going to late for early flights, you miss many visits during the tour.
• Check in time are at 2pm, check out time is at 11-12am. Therefore, If you are fling to destinations and directly starting the tours as on the itinerary, check in is possible after tour.
• Hot-Air balloon rides(6 years old and above only)
• Please, inform your hotel and stay details immediately, min 2 days before departure. We are providing transfers from/to Taksim and Sultanahmet (Old City) area. other destinations are subject to charge extra. or may be drop- to points in Taksim or Sultanahmet area.
• Standart Balloon Tours' basket capacity are 16-28 people. Ballloon tours are for 1 hour (approximately). It might be little longer or shortes time by the weather condition. Pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
• Hot air balloon tour is up to weather condition for your safe. The Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip. Your refund rate will be the difference between options of "included balloon ride" and "excluded balloon ride" for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride. We are getting confirmation about the flights from Civil Aviation Authority, one day ago. That sitiuation can not be reason for full refund or complaints.
• We can pick you up from Galataport, If you want to join the tour. We will inform the pick time after booking confirmation with your flight details. Please, inform your cruise ship details during the booking. Our driver will pick you up from front of the Main Road side of Terminal Building Exit Gate (BLOCK D-Upstair) in Galataport.
• Our contracted hotels are going to be choose by the our team for your comfort by the their availabilities. We suggest to book the package tours as soon as earlier.
• Our mini group tours capacity are maximum 15 People
• Our team may request the your passport details for your flights. If our clients do not share the informations, flights can not book.
• Our team will send e-ticket for your domestic flights minimum 7 days before your departure. Your e-tickets and passports and reservation numbers are valid for check in on your flight. .