Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option
This tour is perfect for discover the most popular and important cities and historical heritage areas in 5 days. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.
ItineraryDay 1: Flight from Istanbul to Denizli - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - Overnight at KusadasiStop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
The travel services will start with a departure transfer from your hotel to airport. Your driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel (or Airbnb address if the street of it is available for car parking) and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Denizli. The pick-up time is between 03.45am and 05.00am for this transfer. This timing depends the scheduled departure time of flight from Istanbul to Denizli on your travel date. Supplier will inform you about that after they booked your domestic flight ticket(s).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Denizli Çardak Airport, Cumhuriyet Mah., Küme Evler Sok. No:1, 20350 Çardak/Denizli, Türkiye
Upon your arrival Denizli/Cardak airport, you will be met by your driver and driven to Pamukkale - approx 1 hour from Denizli Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Pamukkale Natural Park, Pamukkale orenyeri kocacukur alani pamukkale kasabasi, Pamukkale Turkiye
After arrived the Pamukkale town / natural park, you will meet with your tour guide and other participants of the tour.
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
The highlights of Hierapolis tour are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines (thermal pools) of Pamukkale. Then meet again with your guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
You will get your lunch in a local restaurant at the Pamukkale town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
After your Pamukkale experiences, we will transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Kusadasi Castle, Kusadasi Merkez, Kusadasi Turkiye
The castle is small, picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adası (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. You can walk at city and visit this small castle by yourself after your dinner. It is at walking distance (Approx 700 meters) from your hotel.
Pass By: Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI, Ataturk BulvarI 2, Kusadasi Turkiye
This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. You can walk at city and visit this historical building by yourself after your dinner. It is at walking distance (Approx 500 meters) from your hotel.
Meals included:
• Lunch: You will get your lunch at restaurant (open buffet)
Accommodation included: "Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel" in Kusadasi. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 2: Full-day Ephesus Tour - Overnight at KusadasiStop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
After having breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel on 08.30am (Approx) and depart for your full day Ephesus tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
Your first visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Your next visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets during tour in this ancient city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Ephesus Terrace Houses, Selcuk 35148 Turkiye
You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour and your guide will give information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City. (Pass by without stopping / no visit).
Stop At: Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
You will get your lunch in a local restaurant at the Selcuk town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkiye
This impressive mosque from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis which first built during the Archaic period, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel. You can walk at city beach and discover the popular bazaars of Kusadasi. Your hotel will be already at the city center and location of your hotel will give you chances for discover this classic mediterranean city by yourself.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will get your breakfast at hotel
• Lunch: You will get your lunch at restaurant (open buffet)
Accommodation included: "Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel" in Kusadasi. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 3: Flight Izmir to Kayseri - Overnight at CappadociaStop At: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Dokuz Eylül, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
After having breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and then transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye
Upon your arrival Kayseri airport, you will be met by your driver and driven to your hotel in Cappadocia - approx 1 hour from airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will get your breakfast at hotel
Accommodation included: "The Cappadocia Hotel" in Cappadocia. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) - Cappadocia Green Tour - Overnight at CappadociaStop At: Cappadocia Balloon Tours, Göreme Açık Hava Müze Yolu Caddesi, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 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 capable of flying as low as 1 meter above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. Duration of total activity is approx 3 hours, and total duration of flight is approx 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the flight and you will be presented with a madal, as a souvenir reminder of this magnificent experience. Afterwards, we will drop back you to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am (Approx) and depar for the Green Tour of Cappadocia. Goreme Panaroma ; A fascinating panoramic view point where you can see the Old Goreme Village with its surroundings. You will get general information about the Goreme and Cappadocia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkiye
Which is the biggest and deepest underground city of Cappadocia. It has 8 levels and connected with narrow tunnels. You will visit Stalls,Storages,Church,Vinery, Kitchen and the other sections which are open for visitors.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkiye
Which is the biggest rock-cut Monastery of the region. And the landscape of the town which contains the Kathedral is keeping some similarities about Star Wars movies.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkiye
You will visit the Ihlara valley/canyon after your lunch (approx 1 hour for lunch time). Totaly Canyon is 14 km but you will have the best part of it which is around 4 km and it takes almost 1 hour. Ihlara Canyon contains more than 100 churches and approximately 10.000 caves which are carved by early christian Monks.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
Which is located in Uchisar town to have one of the best panaromic viev of the region. That site also covers lots of pigeon houses which are builty bye the ancient inhabitants of the region. If you like, you can able to visit popular onxy stone factory of the region.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cappadocia, Türkiye
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will get your breakfast at hotel
• Lunch: You will get your lunch at restaurant (open buffet)
Accommodation included: "The Cappadocia Hotel" in Cappadocia. (or equivalent hotel, if it is not available on your dates)
Day 5: Cappadocia Red Tour - Flight Back to IstanbulStop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkiye
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am (Approx) and depar for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. Uchisar Castle Region, which is the highest point of Cappadocia and the view from the top is just brilliant. In the first destination you will be informed about unique formations of Cappadocia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Here is the monastery, including the rock cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages and living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Avanos Oren Yeri, Kapadokya Cd., Avanos 50500 Turkiye
Avanos is the town of traditional pottery art, thus. You will visit one of the family work-shops in Avanos to have some information about the pottery and have a kick-wheel-pottery demonstration. Also, you will take your lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in Avanos.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkiye
Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like Camel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Urgup, Urgup, Cappadocia
Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkiye
On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
At the end of your tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul. ** The departure time of return flight is between 08.00pm and 09.00pm. That's meaning, Your return flight will be landing to Istanbul approx 10.00pm. The return flight could be to the Istanbul SAW airport, if the flights are not available to Istanbul airport on last day of your trip. The return transfer to your hotel in Istanbul is including and available for both of these airports of Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will get your breakfast at hotel
• Lunch: You will get your lunch at restaurant (open buffet)
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like make reservation for single room(s), there could be supplement cost."
"Your accommodations will be "Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi" & "The Cappadocia Hotel in Cappadocia". If these hotels are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, the supplier can replace it with an equivalent hotel. The supplier will inform you that detail max next 72 hours after your booking."
"Supplier will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before of your departure date."
"You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to supplier."
"Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and 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. The refund rate is the difference between options of "included balloon ride" and "excluded balloon ride" for the cancellations of the hot air balloon ride."
"The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours."
"The children who 5 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours."
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults."
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required."
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking."
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Face masks provided for travelers"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"Hand sanitizers provided for travellers in cars, restaurants, hotels. Desk/seater plans with Social distancing in restaurants & hotels. Max 60% guest capacity in restaurants & hotels (except small boutique hotels). Hotels will have the Covid-19 accredited certification which confirmed by government."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
04:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: 1: İstanbul, Türkiye
2: Göreme, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
3: Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Türkiye
4: Avanos, Nevşehir, Türkiye
5: Uçhisar, Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
6: Ortahisar, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye
7: Cappadocia, Türkiye
8: İzmir, Türkiye
9: Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
10: Selçuk, İzmir, Türkiye
11: Kale Mahallesi, Kale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul new airport or Sabiha Gokcen airport for flight to Cappadocia.
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Portugues
Español
English
