4 Days Cappadocia Kusadasi Ephesus Pamukkale by plane

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Discover the highlights of Turkey with an unforgettable journey through Cappadocia, Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and the stunning Hierapolis Open-Air Museum.

Walk among Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimneys and rock-cut churches, explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Ephesus, and feel the spiritual atmosphere at the House of the Virgin Mary. Witness the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and stroll through the ancient streets and terraces of Hierapolis overlooking Pamukkale’s white travertines.

The tourincludes 1 night in a charming cave hotel in Cappadocia, 2 nights in a sea-view hotel in Kusadası. All airport transfers are included. Savor traditional Turkish cuisine offering an authentic taste of local culture throughout your journey

The tour has two different options: “INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS” and “EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS.” You can select your preferred option during the tour purchase process.

Options

INCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS

This Option: INCLUDES domestic flight tickets and we take care of them.
Airport Transfers: All transfers mentıoned ın the ıtınerary are ıncluded and wıll be provided by us.
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 4 days
Breakfast x 3 / Lunches x 4
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Pickup included

EXCLUDED FLIGHT TICKETS

This Option: EXCLUDES domestic Flight tickets and must be arranged by guests. we will inform them which flights you need to purchase.
Airport Transfers: All transfers mentıoned ın the ıtınerary are ıncluded and wıll be provıded by us
Small Group: The group size up to 12 people with english speaking tour guide.
Duration: 4 days
Breakfast x 3 / Lunches x 4
Pickup included

What's included

  • All Aırport transfers
  • Accomadation taxes
  • Economy class domestic flight tickets (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets'' option is selected)
  • Lunch
  • 3 nights accommadation
  • Breakfast
  • Profesional licensed tour guıde at tours
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tips to the guides and drivers
  • Entry tickets to historical sites
  • Domestic flight tickets (if the “EXCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)

What to expect

Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia / Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
  1. 45m
    Upon early pick up from your hotel, drıve to Istanbul Airport for your flıght to Kayseri.
  2. 1h
    Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport greeted by your driver and drive to Goreme where you meet your guide and start your full-day tour.
  3. Goreme Open Air Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
  4. 45m · Admission ticket not included
    famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
  5. Pasabag Vadisi
    45m
    which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
  6. Avanos
    1h
    where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
  7. Goreme Panorama
    30m
    which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.
  8. Uchisar Castle
    30m
    the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
Day 2: Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir
  1. Red Valley
    1h
    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out (take your luggages wıth you) and start your full-day tour and 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. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
  2. Cavusin Village
    1h
    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
    1h · 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. Tour continue with Ortahisar; 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.
  5. 1h
    After tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir.
  6. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
    1h
    Upon arrival Izmır Airport, you will be greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-In. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 3: Ancient Ephesus House of Mary Tour
  1. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; 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.
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    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. 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 traveller.
  3. The Temple of Artemis
    1h
    Temple of Artemis or Artemision 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. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 4: Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul
  1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Upon breakfast at the hotel check out (take your luggage with you), and start your full-day tour and 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 traveled 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
    1h
    Ancient city of Hierapolis 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. 1h
    After tour drive you to Cardak Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul
  4. 1h
    Upon arrival ın Istanbul you will be greeted by your driver and transferred safely to your hotel. End of our service.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up provıded from Istanbul Hotels. Please contact to your local provider to reconfırm your pıck up time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
  • 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.
  • For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
  • The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.

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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