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7 Nights 8 Days Istanbul-Ephesus-Pamukkale & Cappadocia Tour is a perfect opportunity to discover Turkey's most enchanting places. This tour includes Istanbul, where history and natural beauty merge, as well as the ancient city of Ephesus, the famous natural pools of Pamukkale, and the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Throughout the tour, you will explore unique cultural heritage spanning from prehistoric times to the present day, along with unforgettable landscapes. This tour is an ideal choice for those who want to explore Turkey's rich history and natural beauty.
Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
Upon arrival at IST/SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. After check-in, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 2: Full Day Old City Tour By Walking
You’ll visit; Hagia Sophia - Blue Mosque - Topkapi Palace - Hippodrome - Obelisk of Theodosius and Grand Bazaar
According to your tour pick-up time, you will meet with your guide and embark on a full-day tour. Your exploration will begin with Hagia Sophia, once the largest building on Earth after the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China, and the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Next, you will visit Topkapı Palace, which served as the imperial residence of the Sultan and the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire, housing the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Continuing on, you'll explore the Hippodrome, built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD. During the Roman period, the Hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city, capable of holding up to 100,000 spectators.
Your tour will then take you to the Blue Mosque, built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616. Today, the Blue Mosque stands as one of the most famous landmarks of the old city, with its renowned six minarets and magnificent dome.
Finally, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, boasting 18 entrances and more than 4,000 shops, making it one of the greatest bazaars in the world. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise & Izmir Arrival
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your pick-up time, you will meet with your guide and begin your half-day tour. Your first stop will be the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar during the Ottoman period, where shopkeepers sold herbs and spices brought from Egypt and Asia.
Next, you will embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus, offering magnificent views of the city. Along the shores, you'll see old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the cruise, you'll pass by landmarks such as the Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace.
After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel to collect your luggage and then proceed to the airport for your 1 hour and 15-minute domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver, who will safely transport you to your hotel in Kusadasi. You will check in and spend the night in Kusadasi.
Day 4: Full Day Pamukkale Tour
You’ll visit; Calcium spring terraces, Hierapolis museum, Hierapolis Theatre, Roman Bath, and Temple of Apollo, Cleopatra hot spring thermal pool
According to your tour pick-up time, you will meet with your guide and begin your full-day tour. Your first destination will be Pamukkale, often referred to as the "Pools of Heaven on Earth." Pamukkale has been a popular settlement throughout history, believed to have healing powers due to its hot springs, making it one of the earliest spas on Earth. People traveled long distances in history seeking cures. The unique terraces of Pamukkale were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35°C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today, Pamukkale is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During your visit, you will explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, which boasts the largest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. One of the highlights of the site is the Sacred Pool, where shallow thermal waters ripple over ancient Roman ruins lying beneath.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Full Day Ephesus - Virgin Mary - Artemis Temple Tour & Cappadocia Arrival
You’ll visit; Ephesus - The Temple of Artemis - The House of Virgin Mary
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and meet with your guide according to your tour pick-up time to begin your full-day tour. Your first stop will be the House of Virgin Mary, a church built from the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century AD house. The church is declared by the church to be the final dwelling where Mary spent her last days.
Your tour will then continue to the Ancient City of Ephesus, renowned as the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome, with a population exceeding 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is remarkably well preserved, allowing visitors to walk on ancient streets among beautiful monuments such as the third-largest library of the ancient world and the largest Roman theatre on the Asian continent, evoking the feeling of being a time traveler.
Next on the itinerary is the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Artemision, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple's ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage destination in antiquity.
After the tour, you will be driven to Izmir Airport for your 1 hour and 30-minute domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver, who will safely transport you to your hotel in Cappadocia. You will check in and spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 6: North Tour
You’ll visit; Devrent Valley - Pasabag (Monk’s Valley) - Avanos - Goreme and Open Air museum
According to your tour pick-up time, you will meet with your guide and embark on a full-day tour. Your exploration will begin at the Goreme Open-Air Museum, which consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Next, you will visit Devrent Valley, renowned for its quirky animal-shaped rocks resembling a sculpture zoo created by nature. One notable rock pillar even resembles the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ. You'll experience the unique lunar landscape of the valley, transporting you to another world.
Continuing on, you will explore Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, where the hermitage of Simeon monks once stood. Here, you'll find fairy chimneys with striking twin and triple rock caps, some even resembling mushrooms.
Afterwards, you'll head to Avanos for a typical Turkish lunch and an opportunity to experience pottery-making with local experts.
The tour will then take you to Goreme Panorama, offering one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy Chimneys, followed by Uchisar, home to the natural highest Rock Castle, providing a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cappadocia for an overnight stay.
Day 7: South Tour & Istanbul Arrival
You’ll visit; Red and Rose Valley - Cavusin Village Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City - Ortahisar - Uchisar Castle - Pigeon Valley
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and meet with your guide according to your tour pick-up time to begin your full-day tour. Your first stop will be the Rose and Red Valley, an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia known for its sharp ridges tinted in pink, especially during sunset. The minerals in the sandstone give the valley a pink tinge, which becomes more evident throughout the day, reaching its peak at sunset when the sun illuminates the valley, creating a fine shade of pink.
Next, you will visit Cavusin, surrounded by a valley gradually widening into the Red Valley. The village's houses are carved into massive rock formations, and it is famous for its rock churches.
Your tour continues to Pigeon Valley, named after the countless man-made dovecotes carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Next on the itinerary are the Underground Cities, once a place of refuge for 15,000 Christians. These settlements were crucial to the development of Christianity, providing shelter, worship, and protection until the end of the 7th century AD. You will witness ancient bedrooms, churches, meeting halls, and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
The tour will then take you to Ortahisar, known for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, lovely churches, and the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven to Kayseri Airport for your 1 hour and 30-minute domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver, who will safely transport you to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Istanbul Departure
Upon breakfast at the hotel, you will check out. Depending on your flight time, you will be driven to Istanbul Airport. This marks the end of our service.
