Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia
You'll get picked up early from your Istanbul hotel and fly domestically to Cappadocia, where your guide meets you. The morning takes you through North Cappadocia's key spots, starting with the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley and the mushroom-shaped rock formations in Love Valley. After that, you'll see the ancient rock-cut churches at Zelve Open-air Museum and the natural castles around Uchisar. Lunch is included before you head to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Devrent Valley to see fairy chimneys
- Visit Love Valley to see mushroom-shaped pinnacles
- Visit Avanos
- Visit Zelve Open-air Museum
- Visit Uchisar natural castles
Landmarks/POIs Devrent Valley Love Valley Avanos Zelve Open-air Museum Uchisar - Day 2
Cappadocia to Izmir
After breakfast, you'll head out for a full day exploring South Cappadocia. You'll check out the rock-cut churches in Red Valley and hike around 5 km through Rose Valley. From there, Çavuşin Village comes next, where you can see historic Christian structures. Following lunch, the afternoon shifts to Pigeon Valley and the Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians once lived. An evening flight takes you to Izmir with a transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Red Valley
- Hike through Rose Valley (approximately 5 km)
- Visit Çavuşin Village
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Ozkonak Underground City
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia (early morning pickup approximately 04:00-05:00 am, approximately 60 minutes duration, €290.00)
Landmarks/POIs Red Valley Rose Valley Çavuşin Village Pigeon Valley Ozkonak Underground City - Day 3
Ephesus
You'll have breakfast, then leave around 09:00 for a full day at Ephesus and the surrounding historical sites. The archaeological remains of Ephesus take up much of the morning, and you'll also see the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Later, you get panoramic views of the Isabey Mosque, Basilica of St. John, and Selcuk Castle. There's time to walk through local shops before your transfer back to Kusadasi in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Panoramic view of Isabey Mosque
- Panoramic view of Basilica of St. John
- Panoramic view of Selcuk Castle
Landmarks/POIs Ancient Ruins of Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary Temple of Artemis Isabey Mosque Basilica of St. John Selcuk Castle - Day 4
Kusadasi to Pamukkale to Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll leave around 07:45 for a 3-hour drive to Pamukkale, Turkey's famous white travertine terraces and hot springs. You'll visit Hierapolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the thermal springs that people have used for bathing since the 2nd century BC. If you want to swim in Cleopatra Pool, that's available for an additional charge. Then it's back to the airport for your evening flight to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Visit Hierapolis ancient city
Optional Activities
- Swim in Cleopatra Pool (additional charge by facility)
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis Roman Temple of Apollo Cleopatra Pool
