5 Days 4 Nights Capp, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Tour English Speaking Guide
ID: GYG813583-1296418
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
5 days
Description
Discover the top-visited UNESCO sites of Turkey with a 5-day customized package. Visit Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli and Bursa
DAY 1 : Cappadocia Tour
Enjoy a healthy breakfast and set off to explore the stunning landscape of Cappadocia, one of the most famous regions of Turkey, packed with astonishing rock formations, fairy chimneys and moon-like scenery. You'll also have the chance to go on one of the world's most famous balloon rides - if there's one image that stands out in Capadoccia it's the hundreds of balloons in the sky at sunrise.
On this guided tour, you'll visit Göreme, an area full of houses and churches chiselled into the sandstone rocks and paintings from the 10th and 11th century. Then, visit Uçhisar, a troglodyte village with stunning cave houses. Followed by the Monks Valley, home to the most striking fairy chimneys and the Devrent Valley.
After marvelling at the unique landscape of Cappadocia, you'll return to your hotel
Day 2 : Capapdocia - Pamukkale
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and leave Cappadocia behind on your air-conditioned coach. The tour heads to Pamukkale, the location of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis.Mid-journey, you'll stop at Sultan Han, a Seljuk caravanserai established during the 13th century. Then once in Pamukkale, you'll have free time to discover the 'cotton castle' a unique sight made of thermal pools and petrified waterfalls.After a busy day, you’ll head back to your hotel, where you'll enjoy a filling dinner and spend the night
Day 3 : Pamukkale - Ephesus
Hop on the bus in the morning and set off to Ephesus, a city dedicated to the Goddess Artemis.Once you get to this beautiful city, you'll visit the Odeon, the Hadrian Temple, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora, the Theatre and the Marble Street. You'll also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the last place where the Virgin Mary lived.On your way to İzmir, you’ll stop at a leather factory to visit its shop!Upon arrival in İzmir, the country's third largest city, we'll head to the hotel, where we'll eat and spend
Day 4 : Pergamon, Troy & Çanakkale
Leave İzmir behind and head to Pergamon, the historic city situated very near the modern town of Bergama. Once you get to the ancient Greek city, you’ll visit the well-preserved ruins, especially of the Sanctuary of Asclepion, the first hospital in Asia Minor.Afterwards, head to Troy, a world-famous historical city that dates to late Classical antiquity and the setting of the Trojan War. While you wander around the archaeological site, you’ll see the wooden horse used during the filming of Troy with Brad Pitt.Continue your trip towards Çanakkale, where you’ll have dinner and spend the nigh
Day 5 : Canakkale, Gallipoli & Istanbul
After breakfast, we'll head to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire between 1326 and 1364. Touring the historic center, we'll see places like the Great .Ulucamii Mosque, the Kozahan Silk Bazaar, and the Green Mausoleum.
Then, after a week full of emotions getting to know the best of Turkey, we will return to Istanbul. We will drop you off to your hotel or Airport.
Highlights
- Explore the top-visited UNESCO Sites of Turkey with a 5-day customized package
- Visit the land of beautiful horses and the home of the Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia
- Discover the Pools of Heaven on Earth in Pamukkale and the city of Ephesus
- Learn about the history of early Christians, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Modern Turks
- Enjoy the taste of amazing foods from Turkish cuisine and experience local life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport required for hotel check-in
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Vegetarian meal options available upon request
Ensure you have adequate travel insurance
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.