Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Ephesus
The day starts early with a pickup from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to the airport. You'll fly to Izmir, then get driven to the Ephesus area to walk through ancient ruins. On the agenda are the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, plus views of the Isabey Mosque and Selcuk Castle from above. You'll have some free time to look at local Turkish handicrafts before heading to your hotel in Kusadasi.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Turkey (Hotels located at Sultanahmet & Taksim Regions, 04:00 - 05:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
- Visit House of Virgin Mary
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Panoramic view of Isabey Mosque
- Panoramic view of Selcuk Castle
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase local Turkish handicrafts
Landmarks Ancient Ruins of Ephesus House of Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis Isabey Mosque Selcuk Castle - Day 2
Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll spend three hours driving to Pamukkale Hot Springs and the ancient city of Hierapolis. The white travertine terraces there formed from mineral-rich water over time. Your guide covers the historical pieces from Hierapolis, and then you can swim in the White Terraces at no charge. If you're interested, there's also Cleopatra Pool filled with marble columns from the Temple of Apollo. You return to Kusadasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Tour of Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient City
- Swim in White Terraces of Pamukkale
- View ancient artifacts from Hierapolis Ancient City
Optional Activities
- Swim in Cleopatra Pool (approx. 150 Lira per person)
Landmarks Pamukkale Hot Springs Hierapolis Ancient City White Terraces of Pamukkale Cleopatra Pool Temple of Apollo - Day 3
Kusadasi to Antalya
Based on your flight time, you'll be picked up and taken to the airport for the flight to Antalya. After landing, the tour team meets you and drives you to your hotel, which takes about 20 minutes. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get acclimated.
- Day 4
Antalya
Around 8:00-8:30 am, your pickup happens for a full day of exploring. You'll see Aspendos first, which has one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia and hosts the annual Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival. Then comes the Ancient City of Perge with its agora, public baths, and gymnasium. The day wraps up at a waterfall with nice views. You head back to your Antalya hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Visit Aspendos Roman Theater
- Explore Ancient City of Perge
- Visit Waterfall with scenic views
Landmarks Aspendos Roman Theater Ancient City of Perge - Day 5
Antalya
You'll spend this day on your own in Antalya City. Your hotel sits in a central location, so getting around is straightforward. If you want something structured, there are optional activities like daily boat trips or the Demre-Myra tour that you can book.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Daily Boat Trips
- Demre-Myra Tour
- Day 6
Antalya to Cappadocia
According to your flight schedule, you'll get picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you land, the tour team meets you at the domestic terminal exit and drives you to your hotel, a trip that takes about an hour. The rest of the day is free time to rest and get settled.
- Day 7
Cappadocia
If interested, there's an optional hot air balloon flight from 4:00 am to 8:30 am. After breakfast at your hotel, your guide meets you around 9:45-10:00 am for a full-day Northern Cappadocia tour. You'll check out the Panoramic View of Goreme, the Open Air Museum, Valley of Three Beauties, the Village of Avanos, Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley), and Valley of Pasabagi. By 4:00-5:00 pm you're back at your hotel with a free afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Tour Panoramic View of Goreme
- Visit Open Air Museum
- Visit Valley of Three Beauties
- Visit Village of Avanos
- Tour Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley)
- Tour Valley of Pasabagi
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight (04:00 - 08:30)
Landmarks Goreme Open Air Museum Valley of Three Beauties Village of Avanos Valley of Devrent Valley of Pasabagi - Day 8
Cappadocia
After breakfast, your guide meets you around 9:45-10:00 am to explore Southern Cappadocia. The itinerary includes the Valley of Red, Cavusin Valley, Valley of Love, Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu, Valley of the Doves, and Castle of Cavusin. Once the tour ends, you return to your hotel and the afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of Red
- Visit Çavuşin Valley
- Visit Valley of Love
- Explore Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu
- Visit Valley of the Doves
- Visit Castle of Çavuşin
Landmarks Valley of Red Çavuşin Valley Valley of Love Underground City of Kaymakli Underground City of Derinkuyu Valley of the Doves Castle of Çavuşin - Day 9
Cappadocia to Istanbul
Based on your flight time, you'll get transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. When you land, the tour team meets you at the airport exit and drives you to your hotel, which takes about an hour. That wraps up your tour services.
- End point
- Istanbul, Turkey (Hotels located at Sultanahmet & Taksim Regions, 22:00 - 23:55)
