5 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul
About this tour
On our 5 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul, you will be able to explore the main highlights of Turkey in 5 days with a departure and arrival to Istanbul. We will visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the most important Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor, and the house of the Virgin Mary. Afterwards, see Pamukkale, which is a spectacular place, means “cotton castle”. The place is classified by UNESCO. And then we pass to Cappadocia via passing through Konya city which is a home town of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. We will visit the Mevlana museum as well. Our Final destination is Cappadocia which is famous for its spectacular fairy chimneys, caves and hot air balloon flights.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: İstanbul, Turkey to Ephesus Ancient Theatre, Acarlar, Turkey
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be met and drive to Ephesus ancient city. See the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, to explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon visit the famous Sirince village with the cute village houses. At the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel. Dinner & overnight in Kusadasi Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Kuşadası, Turkey to Pamukkale, Turkey
After breakfast, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you can enjoy a barefooted walk. Dinner & overnight in Pamukkale. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Pamukkale, Turkey to Cappadocia, Turkey
After breakfast, we depart for Cappadocia and on our route, we will visit the city of Konya, which is the home of the Whirling Dervishes, a religious order founded by the Sufi (Muslim sage), Mevlâna in the 13th century. We will visit Selimiye mosque and Mevlana Museum and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia and overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4: Cappadocia, Turkey
You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon flight tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region by your guide. After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. We will visit Underground city and discover how people live there Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Cappadocia, Turkey to İstanbul, Turkey
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cappadocia airport for your flight to Istanbul and upon arrival in Istanbul, our services will conclude. Meals: Breakfast
What's included
4 Nights Accommodation in 4 stars and Cave Hotels Airport Transfers on a private basis English Speaking Guided Tours as per itinerary on Small Group Basis Entrance Fees of the sites as per itinerary Meals as per itinerary Domestic Flight Tickets HOTELS Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar in Kusadasi Colossae Thermal Hotel or similar in Pamukkale MDC Cave Hotel or similar in Cappadocia
Personal Expenses Beverages on meals Meals which are not mentioned on programme Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight, ATV Safari , Horse Safari in Cappadocia
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
İstanbul, Turkey to Ephesus Ancient Theatre, Acarlar, Turkey