From Istanbul: 4-Day Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale Tour
ID: GYG416075-754640
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Country: Turkey
Description
Spend 4 glorious days visiting Turkey's must-sees. Travel with your guide by minivan and plane to ancient cities and enjoy pre-selected hotels with breakfast and lunch.
Travel with your guide by minivan and plane to the highlights of Turkey. See Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Hierapolis before heading back to Istanbul. Enjoy pre-selected hotels, with breakfast and lunch included. Choose your own spot for supper and explore a bit on your own.
Day 1: Istanbul To Cappadocia by Plane; Full-Day Tour of Southern Turkey4:45 AM: Enjoy pick-up from your hotel to the airport for a one-hour flight to Cappadocia at 7:20 AM on Turkish Airlines. Upon arrival at Cappadocia, meet your guide at the airport who will have your name on a sign. Relax while your guide transfers you to the tour office in Goreme.
10:30 AM: Depart for a full-day tour of Southern Cappadocia. See Pidgeon Valley, the Underground City of Kaymakli, and continue to the Kızılcukur Valley, and Glenn's grave along the countryside – founded thousands of years ago. Visit Selime Monastery before returning to your hotel.
Day 2: Cappadocia To Izmir; North Tour9:30 AM: Be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and depart for a full-day exploration of North Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin Vallage, Monsk Valley, Devrent, and the towns of Urgup, Ortahisar and Avanos.
Return to your hotel in Cappadocia before leaving for your transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir. Upon arrival in Izmir, we will meet you at the airport once again with your name and deliver you to the next hotel in Kusadası.
Day 3: Full-day Ephesus Tour9 AM: Leave your hotel after breakfast and depart for Ephesus. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Visit the biggest amphitheaters and the Celsius Library which is still standing.
Tour around ruins left from the ancient city, and see the House of the Virgin Mary, thought to be her last dwelling. At the end of the tour enjoy a transfer back to the hotel. Relax and explore your own free time overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4: Tour of Pamukkale and The Ancient City of Hierapolis; Flight Back To Istanbul
8 AM: Be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and depart for a full day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. Visit the Old Gates, the cemetery, and the theatre of Hierapolis (part of the James Bond film shoot).
You’ll see the calcified pools, made famous by Cleopatra. Take in the waterfall known as Travertines, and take a swim at the Cleopatra pool beyond the ancient ruins. At the end of the tour sit back as you are delivered to the airport for a short flight back to Istanbul by Anadolu Jet Airlines.
Upon arrival in Istanbul, we will meet you at the exit of gate 13 with an M44 code number and transfer you finally back to the hotel.
Highlights
- See the new and ancient highlights of North and South Turkey
- Visit all the must-see places with a private guide over 4 days
- Enjoy breakfast and lunch, hotels, and flights all included
- Let your guide show you around so you don’t have to stress
- Take in the cities at night by finding your own places for supper
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.