TURKEY – Istanbul Cappadocia Pamukkale Ephesus

Set out on the exploratory trip Istanbul after breakfast. Start the journey with Hagia Sophia and then visit the Blue Mosque of the 17th century, the architectural wonder that features six towering minarets and intricately carved tiles. Explore the legendary history of Hippodrome which boasts of intricately carved monuments like the Egyptian Obelisk, Constantine Column, Serpentine Column, German Fountain, and more. Shop at Grand Covered Bazaar, admire the beauty of Topkapi Palace, and stop to marvel at Little Hagia Sophia Mosque before heading back to the hotel.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Istanbul

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Hotel in Istanbul

Catch the flight to Cappadocia, the semi-dry region of Central Turkey that is renowned for the unique fairy chimneys and several notable sites of architectural masterpieces. Transfer to Cappadocia Hotel and complete the check-in formalities before setting out on a tour of the city. Take a tour of the beautiful Devrent Valley to admire the astonishing landscapes and admire the cave churches, ruins of the Roman citadel and Byzantine Churches. The north of Cappadocia tour includes the visit to Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open-air Museum, Monk Valley, Zelve, and Devrent.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Cappadocia North

Optional Activities:

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Hotel in Cappadocia

Today is the second day of Cappadocia Tour. Begin the day on a thrilling note with the early morning hot air balloon ride (optional) and then have breakfast at the hotel before embarking on the tour. The guided tour of the South Cappadocia includes trips to Cavusin Village, Ortahisar, Derinkuyu Underground City, Kizilcukur, and Catalkaya. After the last activity of the day, it is time to head over to the bus station to board the overnight bus to Pamukkale. (duration 10 hours)

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Cappadocia South

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Bus ride to Pamukkale

Transfer to the hotel in Pamukkale upon arrival and freshen up before embarking on the Pamukkale Tour. The charming town in western Turkey is famous for thermal waters that flow down the terraces of white travertine at the hillside. Visit the ancient and majestic city Hierapolis to take a tour of the Temple Of Apollo, the beautiful Necropolis, the beautiful Theater, and the fascinating baths of the city. Admire the lovely pools and calcium terraces of the town and then catch the bus to Kusadasi. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival and rest for the night.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Pamukkale

Soak in calcium terraces and pools

Accommodation:

Bus ride to Kusadasi

Today after breakfast start your day by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Later proceeding to Ephesus, the most spectacular tourist destination of the Greco-Roman city. Enjoy the grand Ephesus tour with a visit to the Celsius Library, Theater, Agora, Odeon, Trojan Fountain, the Roman Latrines, and the Domitianus Temple. Head over to Izmir Airport after the end of the Ephesus Tour. Catch the flight from Ephesus to Istanbul and then spend the night at the hotel in Istanbul.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Ephesus

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Bus ride to Istanbul

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

Activities Included:

Airport transfer

Meals Included:

Breakfast