6 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Antalya and Cappadocia by Plane

Day 1: Flight to Izmır / Ephesus Tour

1. 45m
   According your pick up time meet with your driver at the lobby of your hotel and drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
2. 1h
   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and drive safely to Selcuk, meet with your group participants and start your full-day tour.
3. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Also it is believed that the Assumption took place there in the 15th of August.
4. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West. With its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
5. The Temple of Artemis
   30m
   was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
6. Kusadasi
   30m
   After tour drive you to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2: Pamukkale Tour

1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   (08:00-20:00)
   
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
2. Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi
   30m
   which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
3. Antalya
   3h
   At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check in. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 3: Antalya City Tour

1. Upper Duden Waterfalls
   30m
   According to your pick up time meet your guide and start your our.Visit Karpuzkaldıran and Düden Waterfalls, where cascading water and green surroundings offer a refreshing introduction to the region's natural beauty. Follow the park paths, listen to the rush of falling water and pause at scenic viewpoints for photographs before continuing into the heart of the city.
2. Hadrian's Gate
   4h
   Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and taste the flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine. Then explore Kaleiçi, Antalya's atmospheric old town, with 1–1.5 hours of free time to discover its narrow stone streets at your own pace. Look out for Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and Kesik Minare, or browse the boutiques, art galleries and souvenir shops tucked among the historic buildings. Whether you prefer taking photographs, finding a local keepsake or simply soaking up the old town's character, this is your time to enjoy Antalya your way.
   Finish the day with a one-hour sightseeing boat tour along the coastline. From the water, admire Antalya's impressive cliffs, the city skyline and the turquoise Mediterranean stretching into the distance. Relax on board and enjoy a fresh perspective on the scenery you have explored throughout the day. This is a sightseeing cruise, with no swimming stop included. (1 h boat trip 10euros per person)

Day 4: Flight to Cappadocia

1. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Accordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri.
   
   Important Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight can be in the morning or in the afternoon.
   Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (If your flıght is ın the mornıng)
   Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (ıf your fllight is at afternoon)
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın.

Day 5: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

1. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2m · Admission ticket not included
   (09:30-16:00)
   
   According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
2. Devrent Valley
   1h
   famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature..
3. Pasabag Vadisi
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
4. Avanos
   1h
   where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
5. Goreme Panorama
   30m
   which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.
6. Uchisar
   30m
   Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 6: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

1. Rose Valley
   30m
   (09:00-16:00)
   
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge..
2. Cavusin
   30m
   is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches.
3. Pigeon Valley
   30m
   earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
4. Kaymakli Underground City
   1m · Admission ticket not included
   once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
5. Ortahisar
   30m
   famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
6. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
7. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. End of our service

Pickup details

Pick up provided from Istanbul Hotels. Exact pick up tıme wıll be confırm wıth the guests accordıng to hotel locatıon and flıght departure time.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.