Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Your hotel pickup happens early morning, then you'll head to Istanbul airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. Once you land and connect with your guide, you're transferred into the region. The afternoon tour takes you through Goreme's panoramic views, the Open Air Museum, Valley of Three Beauties, Avanos village, Devrent Valley, and Pashaba Valley before you settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic View of Goreme
- Open Air Museum
- Valley of Three Beauties
- Village of Avanos
- Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley)
- Valley of Paşabağ
Landmarks/POIs Goreme Open Air Museum Valley of Three Beauties Avanos Valley of Devrent (Imagination Valley) Valley of Paşabağ - Day 2
Cappadocia
If you're interested in hot air ballooning, that optional flight runs between 04:00-08:30 am. After breakfast at your hotel, your guide meets you around 09:45-10:00 am to check out southern Cappadocia. You'll see the Valley of Red, Cavusin Valley, Valley of Love, then go underground in either Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. From there, you visit Valley of the Doves and Cavusin Castle before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch
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 Flight (04:00-08:30 am)
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
Cappadocia to Kusadasi
A hotel pickup takes you to Cappadocia airport based on your flight time. You'll fly domestically to Izmir, either direct or connecting through Istanbul depending on your flight. Once you arrive in Izmir, you're welcomed and transferred to Kusadasi, which is roughly an hour away. You check in at your hotel and have the rest of the day free to relax or explore on your own.
Landmarks/POIs Kusadasi - Day 4
Pamukkale - Istanbul
After breakfast at your hotel, your guide picks you up around 07:30-08:00 am for a three-hour drive to Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient City, both UNESCO sites. You'll walk through the white travertine terraces and learn about the ancient ruins there. You get free time to swim in the White Terraces (no cost) or Cleopatra Pool (extra charge). After the tour, you're transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul, then transferred to your hotel to end the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the Hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Pamukkale Hot Springs
- Hierapolis Ancient City
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Cleopatra Pool (additional charge approximately 150 Lira per person)
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hot Springs Hierapolis Ancient City Temple of Apollo Agora of Hierapolis
