6-Day Private Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul to Cappadocia and North Tour
7 stops
Istanbul (Pass by)
Your journey begins with pickup from your confirmed Istanbul accommodation and transfer to the airport. Take an economy-class scheduled domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Depending on the confirmed flight, you will arrive at either Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Airport. Meet your private guide and driver after landing and begin exploring Cappadocia.
1
Goreme Panorama
Start at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Goreme and the surrounding volcanic landscape. Your guide will introduce Cappadocia’s geological formation, fairy chimneys and centuries of settlement in the region.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Explore one of Cappadocia’s most important UNESCO-listed cultural sites. Walk through rock-cut churches, chapels and monastic spaces while your guide explains the development of early Christian communities in Cappadocia. See remarkable examples of Byzantine frescoes preserved inside the volcanic rock. The separately ticketed Dark Church is not included unless specifically stated in your booking option.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Goreme
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant. Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Drinks are not included unless explicitly stated.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Avanos
Continue to Avanos, a historic town beside the Kizilirmak River known for its pottery tradition. Visit a local pottery workshop and watch artisans demonstrate traditional techniques using local clay. Participation at the pottery wheel may be offered depending on workshop conditions. Purchases are entirely optional.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Pasabag
Walk among some of Cappadocia’s most distinctive fairy chimneys. See rock formations with multiple stone caps and learn about the hermits and religious communities associated with the valley.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Devrent Valley
Finish the sightseeing program in Devrent, also known as Imagination Valley. Look for naturally formed rocks resembling animals and other familiar shapes while enjoying another side of Cappadocia’s volcanic landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
South Cappadocia ( Green Tour)
5 stops
7
Kaymakli Underground City
Descend into one of Cappadocia’s extensive underground settlements. Explore tunnels, kitchens, storage areas, ventilation shafts and communal spaces while learning how local communities used underground cities for daily life and protection. The visit includes narrow passages, low ceilings and steps.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Ihlara Valley
Continue toward Ihlara Valley and enjoy a guided walk beside the Melendiz River. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs, the valley contains rock-cut churches and traces of former settlements. The exact walking section may vary according to weather, accessibility and group mobility.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Belisirma
Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in or near Belisirma Village. The menu normally features Turkish or regional dishes.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Selime Monastery
Explore the monumental rock-cut complex of Selime. Walk through churches, chambers and communal spaces carved into the volcanic formation while your guide explains the historical importance of the site. The area includes steep and uneven terrain.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Uchisar Castle
Complete the day with panoramic views of Uchisar and its dramatic natural rock castle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Cappadocia to Konya
4 stops
12
Stop at Sultanhanı, one of Anatolia’s impressive medieval caravanserais. Learn about the network of roadside inns that once provided shelter and security to merchants and travelers crossing the Seljuk trade routes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Catalhoyuk
Continue to UNESCO-listed Catalhoyuk, one of the world’s most important prehistoric settlement sites. Your guide will explain how communities lived here thousands of years ago and why discoveries at Catalhoyuk have contributed significantly to modern understanding of early settled life. See the accessible archaeological areas and interpretation displays available on the day of your visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Konya
Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant during the journey.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Mevlana Muzesi
Continue to Konya and visit the Mevlana Museum. Learn about Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, the Mevlevi tradition and the cultural significance of Konya as one of Anatolia’s major spiritual centers. The museum remains an important religious and cultural destination, so respectful clothing and behavior are recommended.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Konya to Pamukkale
4 stops
16
Denizli
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Begin the private drive from Konya toward Pamukkale. This is one of the longer road journeys of the itinerary, and comfort stops can be arranged when required.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Walk across the famous white mineral terraces created by calcium-rich thermal waters. Guests are required to remove their shoes in designated areas to protect the natural formation. Water levels and access to specific pools are controlled for conservation and may vary.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Hierapolis Arkeoloji Muzesi
Explore Hierapolis, the ancient thermal city established above Pamukkale’s mineral springs. Depending on the available route, see important archaeological remains such as: Ancient Theatre Frontinus Gate Colonnaded street Roman baths Temple remains Necropolis Ancient thermal structures Your guide will explain the city’s development through Roman and Byzantine periods.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Cleopatra Pools
When open, guests may visit or swim in the Antique Pool. Swimming is optional and subject to opening conditions and available time. The separately charged swimming fee is not included unless specifically stated. Transfer to your thermal hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Denizli to Selçuk
5 stops
20
Selcuk
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Travel privately toward Selcuk and Ephesus. The journey normally takes approximately three hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. A comfort stop can be arranged when necessary.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean world. Walk along the marble streets while your private guide brings the city’s Greek, Roman and early Christian history to life. Depending on access conditions, highlights include: Library of Celsus Great Theatre Curetes Street Temple of Hadrian Fountain of Trajan Commercial Agora Roman public buildings
2 hours • Admission ticket included
22
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Visit the peaceful sanctuary traditionally associated with the final years of the Virgin Mary. Learn about the site’s religious significance and its importance to Christian pilgrims.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Sirince
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Kusadasi (Pass by)
Continue to Kusadasi and check in at your hotel.
Day 6
Izmir to Istanbul
1 stop
Izmir (Pass by)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The morning schedule depends on the confirmed domestic flight. At the appropriate time, your private driver will collect you and transfer you from Kusadasi to Izmir Airport. Take your scheduled economy-class domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul. After landing, meet your private driver and transfer to your confirmed centrally located Istanbul hotel or agreed drop-off point.

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