Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll be picked up early from your Istanbul hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, your guide meets you for an afternoon tour through the region's otherworldly landscape. You'll see Goreme from the panoramic viewpoint, walk through the Open Air Museum with its carved churches and dwellings, and drive through several scenic valleys. By evening you'll check into your Cappadocia hotel and settle in for the night, about 250 kilometers from Istanbul.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Panoramic View of Goreme
- Open Air Museum entrance and tour
- Valley of Three Beauties
- Village of Avanos
- Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley)
- Valley of Paşabağ
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Goreme Open Air Museum Valley of Three Beauties Avanos Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley) Valley of Paşabağ - Day 2
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you'll spend your morning exploring Cappadocia's southern areas, walking through the Valley of Red and checking out the underground cities carved into the rock. You'll also wander through more scenic valleys before heading to the airport. From there, you fly to Izmir and then drive roughly an hour south to Kusadasi. Once you arrive, you'll check in to your hotel and have time to rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Valley of Red
- Çavuşin Valley
- Valley of Love
- Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu
- Valley of the Doves
- Castle of Çavuşin
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flights in Cappadocia (available in the morning)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of Red Çavuşin Valley Valley of Love Underground City of Kaymakli Underground City of Derinkuyu Valley of the Doves Castle of Çavuşin - Day 3
Kusadasi to Pamukkale and return to Istanbul
Following breakfast, you'll drive about 3 hours inland to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. You'll see the white travertine terraces cascading down the hillside and walk through the ancient ruins of the city. Later you'll have free time to jump into the natural hot springs or the Cleopatra Pool if you want. Afterward, you'll head back to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul, arriving in the evening and staying overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tour)
Included Activities
- Pamukkale Hot Springs tour
- Hierapolis Ancient City tour
- Swimming in White Terraces of Pamukkale
Optional Activities
- Cleopatra Pool swimming
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hot Springs Hierapolis Ancient City Cleopatra Pool
