8 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

Day 1- Arrival in Istanbul

Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW), our driver will be waiting for you at the exit to transfer you to your hotel. You'll have free time on this day and stay overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul free day (Breakfast included)

After having your breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full free day to explore the beauties of the Old City on your own. Optionally, guided tour options are available for groups of 6-8 people, priced at $80 per person. This includes English-speaking guidance, entrance fees, and lunch at a local restaurant. Tours require a minimum of 2 participants.

Day 3 - Northern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Perform self-check-in at Istanbul Airport before taking your flight. Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, our driver will be waiting at the exit gate to transfer you to start your Northern Cappadocia Tour. Visit Goreme Panorama, the Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Pasabag (Fairy Chimney Valley), Imagination Valley, Devrent, and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, stroll along the Red River, visit a small village known for pottery workshops, and pass through Love Valley. Return to your hotel for free time and an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4 - Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

A Hot Air Balloon tour is recommended for this morning. Afterward, join the Southern Cappadocia Tour. Visit Uchisar Castle, hike in Red Valley, explore Rose Valley with its unique rock churches, see Cavusin village, and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and conclude at Three Beauties Valley. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5 – Flight from Cappadocia to Ephesus (Breakfast included)

Enjoy leisure time exploring Cappadocia on your own. Later, according to your flight time, you'll be picked up by our driver and transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir airport, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6 - Ephesus Tour (Lunch included)

After breakfast, join the Ephesus Tour. Visit Artemis Temple, Ephesus Ancient City, Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor. Have a lunch break in the restaurant. The last stop is the House of the Virgin Mary. Transfer to your Kusadasi hotel for free time and an overnight stay.

Day 7 - Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)

After breakfast, join the Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. Explore the travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Optionally, swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8 – Bye Bye Istanbul

After checking out from the hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport (IST or SAW) according to your flight time. Perform self-check-in at the airport. This concludes our service.

Included

• Hotels with breakfast

• Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)

• Airport transfers mentioned on the itinerary

• Lunch on tours (Besides standard Turkish meal, special meals as vegetarian, vegan, halal options are also available)

• Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned on the itinerary

• Professional English speaking guide

Excluded

• Drink during lunch

• Dinner

• Medical insurance

• Tips

• Cleopatro pool

Economical Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Zeynep Sultan Hotel / Hotel Black Tulip

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Aura Cave Hotel / Garden Inn Cappadocia

Kusadasi Hotels: Istankoy Hotel / Sözer Hotel

Price: Per person 1165 USD

Comfort Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Yasmak Sultan Hotel / Ottoman Imperial Hotel

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Avilla Cave / Design Cave / Doors of Cappadocia

Kusadasi Hotels: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel / Efe Boutique Hotel

Price: Per person 1335 USD

High Class Hotels

Istanbul Hotels: Fer Hotel / Sura Design Hotel / Vogue Hotel Supreme

Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel

Kusadasi Hotels: Double Tree by Hilton / Carisma Deluxe Hotel

Price: Per person 1695 USD

Hot air balloon tour is optional please ask for the current price.

Note:

• Hot air balloon is optional extra

• Max group size is 15 people

• The quoted price of this tour covers accommodations in hotels as mentioned above or in similar quality hotels.