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Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days

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Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days - City of Sultans
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
Age range 1 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus
  • Relax in Pamukkale's thermal pools
  • Tour the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia
  • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
  • Discover underground cities in Cappadocia

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus and House of Mary Tour
  2. Day 2 Day Trip to Pamukkale & Hierapolis
  3. Day 3 Flight to Cappadocia
  4. Day 4 // Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour // Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
  5. Day 5 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
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  • 4.7
  • Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days reviewer 1
    · October 12th, 2024
    Great tour to give you a taste of what Turkey has to offer. Very well organised, always on time and great communication throughout the trip via what’s app. Tour guides were amazing, Hakkan is Cappadocia and. Igun in Kusadasi, very informative, gave us lots of history of the area and Turkey
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    Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • DH
    · October 7th, 2024
    Our first female guide in Ephesus was excellent, relating the history and modern information about Turkey, the city, and the House of the Virgin Mary without overwhelming us. She went swiftly from site to site with relatable explanations in fluent English. My only critique is that the walks felt rushed, as she could have left just a few minutes to take photos at each stop. On the accommodation side, the Efe Boutique Hotel had the best view imaginable for this shoreline, including a balcony overlooking the cruise port. I've never had such a gorgeous view on a group tour hotel! The breakfast buffet was tasty, and the hotel staff were all friendly. Our second young guide in Pamukkale and Hierapolis was simply outstanding. He also shared the country's historical and modern context, finding the perfect balance between information and rest. He also allowed just the right amount of time for photos. The terraces and thermal pools were both as beautiful as expected. In Cappadocia, we had a new male guide for two days, and once more, we experienced his adept balance of knowledgeable stories and sufficient photo time. Most stops were scenic overlooks with no shortage of breathtaking views. The underground city was also fascinating. Also, we opted for the extra hot-air balloon rides and were very satisfied. The otherworldly scenery from the air was gorgeous, and our female pilot was competent and pleasant. We also had perfect weather and a gentle landing. The Zula Cave Hotel was near a shopping and restaurant area that offered plenty of low-cost souvenirs. I recommend getting your gifts here rather than in Istanbul, as Cappadocia prices were far better for the same quality. Remember your 15 kg checked luggage and 8 kg carry-on limits. Throughout the tour, all drivers took us calmly and safely from site to site. There were only a handful of the usual sales stops over the five days, but they were brief and low-pressure. These stops are part of the tour game, but they were surprisingly way more engaging than other tours I've been on. There is a similar four-day version of this tour, but the five-day price was not much more, and we enjoyed having that rest day in the middle. We could explore more freely and pace ourselves without significant extra cost. This particular tour is also in the reverse direction of most of the others for these cities, and it made for a more personalized experience. This also gave us good luck, as had we done Cappadocia first, we would have lost our balloon ride to high wind cancelation on both days. The only area of opportunity I'd mention regarded one of our pickups from the hotel to a domestic flight. When it was clear it was late, I reached out, also with assistance from the hotel, and it took far too long to get a response. We eventually got picked up and made it to the boarding gate precisely at boarding time with zero minutes to spare. We were also lucky the flight left a bit late. The tour company played it down and seemed to gamble with reassurances that we'd arrive in time. However, the resultant stress was unnecessary with the zero margin for error. Although I highly recommend this tour, I'd check in thirty minutes early for your time-sensitive pickups. Overall, City of Sultans delivered an excellent tour for the price, and I wholeheartedly recommend this trip and the company.
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    City of Sultans commented on this review
    Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • RH
    · May 24th, 2024
    We were very happy with the itinerary for the tour. It was good to cover long distances with plane flights. The accommodations were excellent and the breakfasts and lunch were very good. The tour guides were informative, helpful and entertaining and the coach drivers were proficient and safe. While the communication with the tour organiser was good, it took a while to realise that we were on a digital tour rather than one with a tour leader but the organiser was only a WhatsApp message away. For two days we toured Cappadocia with another group of three but on the third day we realised they had a different itinerary and we toured with another group of people. An issue arose when we arrived in Izmir because we didn't know where to meet our driver and also our transport to the airport for our final flight had to be rearranged to catch our flight on time. As experienced travellers, this was a good tour but for a solo traveller or a less experienced traveller it could have presented some difficulties.
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    City of Sultans commented on this review
    Thank you very much for choosing our services. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey..
    Trip date: May 2024
  • Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days reviewer 4
    · October 23rd, 2022
    The best tour in my life!!! Everything was more than excellent. The places, the programn, hotels and food were spectacular!. Special thanks for Yagiz Cakar and for Ozgur Ates who all the times were looking forward for my safety and wellnes. I stayed two days more in Cappodocia out of the tour and they change my ticket and send me a transfer to the airport. The tour is higly recommended. All the people involved were amazing. The hospitality was incredible. Like a women who travel alone is really safe. I will come back again sure! Thanks people your were superb!!
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    City of Sultans commented on this review
    Thank you very much.. It was our great pleasure to serve you. We all hope to see you again in Turkey in near future..
    Trip date: October 2022

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Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days
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    Cathy

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    Would like to upgrade hotel at Arte Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. Wife wants antique car with background balloons photos but is afraid of balloon rides. Interested in extra night hotel stays in Istanbul.

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten March 2025

      Hotel Upgrades are possible. Can help with upgrade suggestions. Car drive is not arranged by us, but local guide can assist with booking.

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      Cathy

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Would like to upgrade at Arte Cave Hotel and consider upgrade in Istanbul.

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten March 2025

      Suggested hotel upgrades in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Kusadasi. Upgrade price is 490 USD per person. Pre and post tour accommodation in Istanbul is 220 USD per night. Airport transfers available for additional cost.

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      Cathy

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Interested in Cappadocia Fresco Cave Suites upgrade, but prefer regular hotels in Istanbul and Kusadasi for local experience.

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten March 2025

      Cappadocia hotel upgrade possible for 240 USD per person.

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    Dana

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Can I be picked up from hotels in Taksim or Sultanahmet? How much are the entry fees? Is a single room possible for a solo traveller?

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      Dana

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Is this a digital or physical tour? Are there physical guides? I'm worried about airport pickup and want a direct contact number.

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten February 2025

      Tours are physical with guides. Pick-up services available from Sultanahmet and Taksim hotels. Fatih is outside pick-up zone. Entry fees range from 12-40 EUR for various sites. Single room can be arranged. Payment accepted in USD, EUR, or Turkish Lira.

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    Catherine

    Asked on January 26th, 2025

    Is it possible for us to fly from Antalya to Izmir on Friday July 4 late afternoon

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      Catherine

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Can you give breakdown of all admission costs

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten January 2025

      You would have to navigate to your hotel on the 4th of July with your own means. The transfer to the tour zone would also be taking place from the airport, so you would have to meet the guide and the vehicle at the airport on the 7th of July.

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      Catherine

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Can you provide flight times from Antalya to Izmir on afternoon of July 4? What time would we have to meet at the airport on July 7?

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      Catherine

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      If we just meet you on July 7 at airport to start the tour, and no need of initial flight, how much will the tour price be?

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten January 2025

      The flights are at 18:15 PM and 20:15 PM respectively. If you were to not need the flight on the first day, we could give you a discount of 40 USD / Per Person on the tour package.

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    Tam

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    Are there any additional costs other than meals?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten December 2024

      Additional costs may include optional activities not covered in the package.

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    Stefan

    Asked on November 6th, 2024

    What should I do if I want to book a hot air balloon ride separately?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can arrange your hot air balloon ride independently and rejoin the tour afterward.

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    Luis

    Asked on September 25th, 2024

    Is that ride only possible on the morning of the Cappadocia sightseeing day (fourth day), or can we alternatively book a sunset version of the ride on the rest day (third day). Also, apart from the rest day, do we have a tour guide with us on all tour days?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      Hot Air Balloon rides are being operating only in the mornings (with the sunrise). So you can do it on Day 4 morning.

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      Luis

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Except for day 3, do we have a tour guide with us on all tour days?

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      You will be joining small group tours on each day, and there will be professional tour guide on the tours for sure.

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      Luis

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Are the hotels in Cappadocia guaranteed to be cave hotels?

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    Derek

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    Could you recommend a tour with hot air balloon ride in itinerary?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      The hot air balloon ride can be added to the itinerary on day 4 or 5 depending on availability.

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      Derek

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Will we miss the sightseeing if we do hot air balloon ride? What are the charges per person?

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      You would not be missing the daily tour, as the hot air balloon flight takes place very early in the morning.

    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      The price would be 349 USD / Per Person for the time being.

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    Syl

    Asked on September 8th, 2024

    How much does a hot air balloon ride cost?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten September 2024

      The hot air balloon ride costs 349 USD per person.

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    Najah

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    What time should we expect to return to Istanbul?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten July 2024

      You will arrive back at Istanbul between 8 PM and 10 PM.

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    Mina

    Asked on May 1st, 2024

    Can I store luggage during the tour?

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    • City of SultansOperatorWritten May 2024

      There are private storage offices at the airport for your luggage.

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