11 Days Istanbul – Cappadocia– Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya Tour
Price from: 1630$ per person
Duration: 11 Days and 10 Nights
Availability: every day all year round
Start point of a tour: Istanbul
End point of a tour: Istanbul
Brief itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival to Istanbul
Day 2 – Istanbul Old city tour
Day 3 – Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Northern Cappadocia tour
Day 4 – Southern Cappadocia tour, flight to Izmir
Day 5 – Ephesus full day tour
Day 6 – Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour, bus to Antalya
Day 7 – Free day in Antalya
Day 8 – Aspendos Perge and Waterfall Tour
Day 9 – Flight from Antalya to Istanbul
Day 10 – Free day or OPTIONAL any city tour in Istanbul
Day 11 – Departure from Istanbul
Detailed itinerary of the tour:
Day 1 – Arrival to Istanbul
Our service starts when you arrive to one of Istanbul airports. After your arrival to Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), pick up at the exit and private transfer to the hotel. Take your time to check in your room and relax after the flight. At appropriate time your travel agent will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.
You have free time to have a rest, to relax or to explore the area nearby.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 – The Old city tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)
After having open buffet breakfast in the hotel, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to start Istanbul walking tour with you. You will visit:
The Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Türkiye. Hagia Sophia – one of the largest masterpieces of world architecture. It was the largest Cathedral during Byzantine times, it became a Mosque after the conquest of Constantinople. The Topkapi Palace – the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and the main residence of Sultans and their harems during 4 centuries (1478–1853). The Palace and Harem are likely to have more colorful stories than most of the world’s museums put together. Roman Hippodrome. The Grand Bazaar – is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250 000 and 400 000 visitors every day. At the end of the tour transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3 – Northern Cappadocia RED Tour (Lunch included)
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby early in the morning to transfer you to the airport. You will make check-in and take your 60 min flight to Cappadocia. After your arrival to Cappadocia Airport, you will be picked up by our driver who will wait for you at the exit gate with a sign of your name. You will be transferred from the airport to join your Cappadocia Tour.
Today you will see the beauties of Northern Cappadocia – Red tour
Firstly, you will visit the place called Goreme Panorama which offers an impressive view of Goreme Village, as it is also called the “land of fairy chimneys”, and the Open Air Museum which is known for being the biggest monastery complex in the region.
Then you will visit Ortahisar, a special village famous for its castles and cave food storage. Later, you will visit Pasabag (Fairy Chimney valley), which has mushroom-like formed rocks and fairy chimney forms especially distinguished by the vibe of the area.
During the tour, you will also see the Imagination valley, Devrent, where you will have the impression of animal fossils among the rocks.
Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in a restaurant that makes you feel the vibe of the town. In the afternoon, you will be strolling along the Red River which is known as the longest river in Turkey. After enjoying the experience of walking through the longest river in the country, you will visit a small village that is very famous for its pottery workshops. Here you will have the chance to watch the pottery making and get a workshop if you wish.
At the end of the day, you will go back to your hotel by passing through Love Valley. Love Valley has an incredible view which will cheer you up. Upon your arrival at the hotel, check-in and free time to relax and have a rest.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 4 – Southern Cappadocia GREEN Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)
This morning you will have opportunity to experience Hot Air Balloon ride. Floating high above the Fairy Chimneys as the sun slowly rises is one of those experiences you’ll never forget. So it is highly recommended optional activity for this morning. Ask your tour agent about details and price.
After breakfast and check out the hotel our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel between 9:30 and 10:00 am and you will join the tour for visiting the beauties of Southern Cappadocia – GREEN tour.
Firstly, you will visit Uchisar Castle which is recognized as the biggest fairy chimney used as a citadel throughout time by many civilizations. You will be hiking about 4 km in Red Valley and passing through Rose Valley which has a remarkable effect on history. You will explore Rose valley which has its unique rock churches that saved early Christians from the prosecution of Romans.
After that, you will be seeing Cavusin village which is known as an ancient settlement in the area and you may see the cave residences belonging to the Cavusin area.
Afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in the restaurant.
After your lunch break, the tour will continue with visiting Kaymaklı Underground City which is known as the widest underground city of Cappadocia, which was used by refugees and people fleeing from natural disasters in ancient times. Apart from that, Pigeon Valley offers an impressive view over Uchisar Castle and it has pigeons that still live in those pigeon houses.
Your last stop on the Southern Cappadocia tour will be Three Beauties Valley which is famous for both special vine factories and the stunning view it has.
At the end of the tour transfer to the airport to take the flight to Izmir. When you arrive at the airport, the driver will meet you at the exit. You will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 5 – Ephesus Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from the hotel for full day Ephesus tour.
Ephesus was founded in the 10th century BC by Ionian Greeks and was later ruled by the Persians, Alexander the Great, and the Romans. During its peak, it had a population of up to 250,000 people and was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. It was once one of the largest cities in the Ancient world and a center of trade and culture. Nowadays visitors can explore the remarkably preserved ruins one of the most ancient cities in the world.
Today you will visit: Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World), Ephesus Ancient City, Hadrian Temple, Celsius Library, Theater, Hamams and Old Harbor.
Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. It is a must-see destination for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or ancient architecture.
You will have lunch break in a local restaurant. After lunch will visit the House of Virgin Mary which is believed to have been the final home of the Virgin Mary, who is said to have lived there with Saint John the Evangelist after the death of Jesus. The house was discovered in the 19th century. The site was authenticated by the Vatican and has since become an important pilgrimage place for both Christians and Muslims.
At the end of the tour and you will be transferred back to the hotel for free evening.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 6 – Pamukkale – Hierapolis Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)
After the breakfast at the hotel and check – out the hotel you will be picked up from the hotel for full day Pamukkale – Hierapolis tour. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Pamukkale and immerse yourself in ancient history.
Pamukkale is a stunning natural wonder in Turkey and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today you will visit the white terraces and hot springs of Pamukkale, known for their mineral-rich waters and stunning views. The white pools of Pamukkale full of hot water and shaped by the underground rivers’ hot waters, rich in calcium. Pamukkale used to be a healing center through history. As a refreshment, you can walk on terraces or swim in Cleopatra Swimming Pool (optional).
Lunch in a local restaurant. After visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis, one more UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can explore the ruins of the Roman baths, the ancient theater, and the Necropolis.
At the end of the tour transfer to the bus station to take a bus to Antalya. When you arrive at the bus station of Antalya you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 7 – Free day in Antalya (Breakfast included)
Today after the breakfast in the hotel you have free day so you can relax or do what you want. You may explore Antalya Old City on your own. Your hotel will be in the very center of the city so if you like you may stroll through the old streets and visit some attractions of Antalya. If you like you may also use this day as a beach day.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 8 – Aspendos Perge and Waterfall Tour (Breakfast- Lunch included)
This morning after the breakfast in the hotel you will be picked up from the lobby to join the Aspendos and Waterfall full day tour. Aspendos has one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia and it hosts the annual Aspendos International Opera and Balet Festival. Visiting ancient city Perge which has a large agora, public baths and gymnasium, and then last visit to waterfall which offers magnificent view. Midday, lunch break in a local restaurant.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Antalya
Day 9 – Flight from Antalya to Istanbul (Breakfast included)
This day you can spend a free day in Antalya and to take an evening flight to Istanbul. Or you can take morning flight to Istanbul and to spend the rest of the day there. So please inform which of the variants is more preferable for you while making a booking.
According to the time of your flight you will be picked up from the lobby of your hotel to be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul you will be transferred from the airport to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 10 – Free day or OPTIONAL any guided city tour (Breakfast included)
This morning after breakfast at the hotel you have free day to explore the City on your own or to make shopping. Also you can choose any kind of tour for this day in the list below.
OPTIONAL for this day: Istanbul Old city tour, Two Continents tour, private Food tour, Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, Bursa daily tour, Troy and Gallipoli tour, private yacht tour, professional photo shooting. Ask for an actual price if interested.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 11 – Departure from Istanbul (Breakfast included)
According to your flight time, private transfer to Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to take your international flight back home.
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Package Price for Economical Hotels: from 1630usd per person
Package Price for Comfort Hotels: from 1830usd per person
Package Price for High Class Hotels: from 2300usd per person
Hot air balloon tour is optional please ask for the current price.
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