Cappadocia and Other Epic Adventures 8-Day Tour

Aegean Coast, Turkey
Duration8 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview

Arch Travel Adventures was started by archaeologists and experienced trekkers in Turkey, Georgia and abroad. We have a deep passion for history, travel, adventure, culture and sharing incredible experiences with anyone willing to get out there. At the center of Arch Travel Adventures we believe in providing real experiences, real culture, and real adventure without treating people as if they are walking money or any generic none sense. Our tours are well organized yet filled with personality and some flexibility for the travelers. With our tours you will experience incredible natural and historic places that are both known and also places that are less known to the common traveler.

What's included

  • Boat trip to Butterfly Valley
  • Tour of ancient Pinara city
  • Trip to underground cave city of Derinkuyu
  • Dinner
  • Trip to Blue Lagoon/Oludeniz Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Tour of ancient city of Tlos and Saklikent National
  • Amytnas Tombs
  • End of tour BBQ
  • Guided excursion to Pamukkale, travertines, antique pools and Pamukkale Hierapolis
  • travel insurance
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia additional cost is 200$

What to expect

Day 1: Airport/Hotel pick up take to hotel
  1. 1h
    Airport and take to 3 star hotel in Fethiye.
Day 2: Blue lagoon-Butterfly Valley
  1. Butterfly Valley
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The first day of the tour will be spent enjoying a boat ride out to Butterfly valley. This incredibly beautiful valley can only be reached by boat and is home to hundreds of different types of butter. Once in the valley you will have time to enjoy the area.
  2. Oludeniz Blue Lagoon
    3h
    After a couple hours enjoying a chartered boat on the Mediterranean and the natural wonder of Butterfly Valley, you will get to enjoy another on in the Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz Beach. World famous for its crystal clear water our tour allows you to spend as much time in this special place as you like.
  3. Oludeniz
    4h
    Oludeniz and the Blue Lagoon are amazing places after visiting you will have as much free time as you like at these places.
Day 3: Lycian Ancient sites and Saklikent National Park or white water rafting
  1. Tlos Ruins
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We will start the day going to the ancient city of Tlos a remarkable site that was once a prominent Lycian then Roman center with beautiful views all around the surrounding area. It is also legend that this was the burial site of Pegasus.
  2. Saklikent
    2h
    After Tlos we will head to Saklikent National Park where we will trek through a canyon to clear waters and rock formations. This will be an opportunity to see some of the natural beauty of Turkey. Places to get lunch will also be close by.
  3. Pinara Antique City
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch we will stop by the ancient lycian city of Pinara. With a theater, tombs carved out in rock cliffs, temple remains and columns everywhere this is an incredible ancient site to experience.
  4. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Before heading back to your hotel we will stop by Amyntas tomb in Fethiye. This incredible tomb was carved out in the side of a rock cliff 2300 years ago for King Amyntas. Now it sits mere minutes from the town center.
  5. 5h
    Free time in Fethiye after the tours
Day 4: Fethiye-Pamukkale
  1. Road to Pamukkale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Pamukkale is a special place for both natural and historic wonders. Deep down below the earths surface water that is heated by lava causes pure white calcium to burst out forming cascades down the hills. I must see for anyone that enjoys naturals wonders
  2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After walking through the Travertines you will receive a guided tour of the Hierapolis an ancient city with remarkably intact ruins to see today. This ancient city had a vast history that saw it go from the Kingdom of Pergamum to Rome.
  3. Pamukkale Theater
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A truly historical wonder. This Roman theater stands tall with beautiful scenery in the background. This well preserved theater is a Roman masterpiece that shows off their architectural prowess.
  4. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    2h · Admission ticket included
    For over 2000 years people have been coming to soak in this ancient thermal pool. You will have the opportunity to be in history and soak as the ancients did with columns still laying in the pool from a earthquake that toppled them in the pool centuries ago
  5. Pamukkale
    5h
    Free time in Pamukkale after tours
Day 5: Pamukkale to Cappadocia
  1. Antioch of Pisidia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    On the way we will stop the historical site of Antioch of Pisidia. A very important strategic location this town was once part of Alexander the Greats empire then eventually became a Roman colony.
  2. Cappadocia
    1m
    After traveling across a beautiful part of Turkey you will arrive in Cappadocia where you can breath in the incredible landscape around you and help your self to dinner at one of the many great restaurants in Goreme, Cappadocia
  3. Goreme
    5h
    Free time in Goreme after drive
Day 6: Day hiking in Goreme, Cappadoica
  1. Goreme National Park
    3h
    We will trek through incredible canyons around Goreme and have a chance to explore dozens of homes that were carved out of the side of rock canyons centuries ago by a very fascinating culture. This is a very special place that can be appreciated by avid trekkers and historically minded people alike.
  2. Goreme Panorama
    2h
    After an incredible hike through canyons we will finish at a place that has great panoramic views all around. This would be where a memorable photo is captured. Food and beverages are available at the small restaurant at the top.
  3. Goreme
    5h
    Free time in Goreme after tours
Day 7: Goreme-Underground cave city of Derinkuyu
  1. Kaymakli Underground City
    2h · Admission ticket included
    One of the real adventurous parts of the tour is visiting Kaymakli underground city. carved out from rocks over a 1000 years ago and once home to thousands of people this historical wonder is a bucket list place.
  2. Goreme Open Air Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A tour through this open air museum that shows off the efforts that were put forth to carve out this town from rocks.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    As an option for additional cost travelers with us will be able to take a hot air ballon ride in Cappadocia.
  4. Goreme
    5h
    Free time in Goreme
Day 8: Goreme-Fethiye Travel day
  1. Konya
    1h
    Here we will stop by Konya on the way back to Fethiye for lunch
  2. Yaniklar
    2h
    Here we will stop by for an end of Tour BBQ where food and drinks are provided for all.
  3. Fethiye
    5h
    We will arrive in Fethiye for a BBQ around 8pm. At this point you may stay at BBQ for as long as you want and get a ride anywhere in Fethiye at any time you want. The BBQ will be near lodging for convenience

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Airport pick is for day 1 of tour. If you are in Turkey before this we will pick you up from Fethiye or surrounding area

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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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