7 Days Tour in Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus and Cappadocia

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
3 stops
1
Istanbul Airport
We will meet you at Istanbul Airport when you arrive and drive you to your hotel.
Admission ticket free
2
Sultanahmet
We will drive you to your hotel near the old city.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
In the evening, we will drive you to the port for the Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus in the evening, which offers stunning views of Istanbul, traditional Turkish dishes, and entertainment. After dinner, return to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Pamukkale Small Group Tour
6 stops
4
Istanbul Airport
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and drive you to the airport for your flight to Denizli according to your flight schedule.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Denizli Çardak Airport
We will meet you at Denizli Airport when you arrive and drive you to Pamukkale to meet your tour guide and the group.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Pamukkale
We will visit Hierapolis Ancient City, which includes the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and Theater.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Your last stop is the cotton castles of Pamukkale. You can enjoy the hot, healing waters of Pamukkale and take amazing photos here.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Road to Pamukkale
At the end of the tour, we will drive you to Kusadasi.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Kusadasi
Check into your hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Ephesus Small Group Tour and Flight to Cappadocia
8 stops
10
Virgin Mary's House
We will visit Virgin Mary's House.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Ancient City of Ephesus
Step into the glory of the Roman world! As one of the best-preserved ancient cities, Ephesus will transport you back in time. You will walk the vast marble streets that were once bustling with commerce, marvel at the iconic Library of Celsus, and stand in awe of the Great Theatre, where St. Paul once preached. Your expert guide will bring the ruins to life, helping you envision the powerful metropolis
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Ephesus Terrace Houses
Explore the luxury of Roman life by visiting the incredibly preserved Ephesus Terrace Houses. These elite residences feature detailed frescoes, stunning mosaics, and early heating systems, giving a unique glimpse into the wealth and private lives of the city's richest citizens. This is a highly recommended addition to your tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
13
Ephesus Experience Museum
For a truly immersive experience, we'll visit the Ephesus Experience Museum. Step into the past with cutting-edge technology that brings the ancient city to life! Through incredible projections and interactive exhibits, you'll feel what it was really like to live in Ephesus during its prime—a perfect way to put the marble ruins you just saw into stunning historical context.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
The Temple of Artemis
Witness the site of the magnificent Temple of Artemis, once celebrated as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though today only a few fragments and one lone column remain standing, your guide will bring its colossal scale and immense religious importance to life. This essential stop helps contextualize the cultural and economic power of ancient Ephesus.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
At the end of the tour, we will drive you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Please contact us before you buy your flight tickets.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
When you arrive in Cappadocia, we will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Goreme
Check into your hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Northern Cappadocia Tour
6 stops
18
Uchisar Castle
We will meet you at your hotel around 09:00 am for the Northern Cappadocia Tour. We will visit the highest point in Cappadocia! Uchisar Castle is a magnificent, multi-story rock-cut fortress that dominates the region's skyline. Climb to the top for unmatched, 360-degree panoramic views of the famous valleys—including Pigeon Valley—and the iconic fairy chimneys. Your guide will explain its historical significance as a major defense and refuge point, offering the most breathtaking photo opportunities of your entire trip.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Step inside a UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the spiritual heart of Cappadocia! The Goreme Open Air Museum is a fascinating complex of rock-hewn churches and monasteries. Your guide will lead you through these ancient sanctuaries, showcasing stunning Byzantine frescoes and sharing insights into the early Christian monastic life that thrived here. It is an unmissable stop for history and art lovers.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
20
Avanos
Visit the charming town of Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition dating back to the Hittites. Located on the banks of the Kızılırmak (Red River), you'll witness expert artisans demonstrate ancient, free-hand techniques in traditional workshops. This stop offers a beautiful blend of art, history, and local culture, and you may even have the opportunity to try your own hand at the pottery wheel!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Step into the most iconic landscape of Cappadocia at Pasabag, also known as Monk's Valley. Here, the unique, mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys stand in striking clusters, many featuring multiple caps and containing hermit dwellings within. Your guide will explain the fascinating geological formation and the history of the early hermits, like St. Simeon, who chose these secluded rocks for prayer. This valley offers unparalleled photo opportunities among the most famous formations in the region
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
22
Devrent Valley
Visit the whimsical Devrent Valley, aptly nicknamed Imagination Valley. This unique landscape is famous for its fairy chimneys that erosion has sculpted into intriguing shapes resembling animals, figures, and objects. Your guide will point out the famous camel-shaped rock and encourage you to let your imagination run wild finding your own natural sculptures. It’s a fun, quick stop for unique photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Goreme
At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Southern Cappadocia Tour
8 stops
24
Goreme Panorama
We will meet you at your hotel after breakfast. Please check out and bring your luggage with you. First, we will stop at the breathtaking Goreme Panorama Point for a stunning, high-altitude perspective of Cappadocia. This viewpoint offers unparalleled, wide-angle views overlooking the entire Goreme town, its unique rock formations, and the expansive valleys. It's the ideal spot to capture professional-quality photographs of the region's surreal landscape
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Red Valley
Experience the magical colors of the Cappadocian landscape with a hike through Red Valley. Famous for its stunning red and pink rock formations, this scenic trail takes you past ancient, hidden rock-cut churches, pigeon houses, and local farms. The hike is typically considered light to moderate and offers incredible photo opportunities, connecting you directly with the region's unique natural and cultural history.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Love Valley
Our tour takes us to Love Valley, renowned globally for its unique, towering pillar-shaped rock formations that stand tall across the landscape. We will explore the stunning viewpoints of this valley, a favorite among photographers and hikers for its bizarre geological scenery. This stop is the perfect place to appreciate the unusual power of natural forces that have sculpted Cappadocia over millennia, offering an unforgettable visual experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Kaymakli Underground City
Step below the surface of Cappadocia to explore Kaymakli Underground City, an astounding feat of ancient engineering. We will explore the vast network of intricate tunnels, storage rooms, living quarters, and ventilation shafts carved into the soft volcanic rock. This multi-level city once sheltered thousands of early Christians seeking refuge from invaders, offering a profound glimpse into their ingenuity and survival strategies.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
28
Pigeon Valley
We will explore the picturesque Pigeon Valley, named for the thousands of small, carved pigeon houses (dovecotes) etched into the volcanic rock faces. Historically, locals collected the nutrient-rich pigeon droppings to use as fertilizer for the vineyards and orchards. This valley offers striking panoramic views and is a testament to the region’s unique historical agricultural practices.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
29
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
At the end of the tour, we will drive you to Kayseri Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Istanbul Airport
We will meet you at Istanbul Airport and drive you to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
31
Sultanahmet District
Check into your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour
6 stops
32
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
We will meet you at your hotel in the morning and walk to the old city. Your guide will take you to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of architecture symbolizing Istanbul's enduring history. Together, we will explore its vast dome, the intricate Christian mosaics, and the massive Islamic calligraphy plaques that coexist beneath the same roof. Your guide will illuminate its unparalleled significance to world history and faith, showing you how this structure has seamlessly transitioned between cathedral, mosque, and museum.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
33
Blue Mosque
Our tour takes us to the magnificent Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), an architectural masterpiece commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I. Together, we will admire its six soaring minarets and step inside to witness the breathtaking interior adorned with more than 20,000 hand-painted, stunning blue Iznik tiles. Your guide will illuminate its religious and architectural importance as a pinnacle of classical Ottoman art.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
TopkapI Palace
Our tour leads us into the heart of the Ottoman Empire at Topkapi Palace. As the ceremonial and political center for nearly four centuries, this sprawling complex of courtyards and pavilions reveals the immense power and wealth of the sultans. We will explore the Imperial Treasury, the council chambers, and the extensive exhibition rooms, gaining a deep understanding of the courtly life and imperial history that unfolded within these walls.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
35
Basilica Cistern
Step beneath the bustling city streets into the cool, mysterious atmosphere of the Basilica Cistern. Built in the 6th century during the Byzantine era, this massive underground water reservoir is supported by 336 ancient columns, including the two famous columns resting on inverted Medusa heads. We will explore this subterranean masterpiece and learn about the fascinating engineering and mysterious legends surrounding it.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
36
Grand Bazaar
Dive into the vibrant chaos and rich history of the Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest and largest covered market. Built shortly after the conquest of Istanbul, this labyrinthine structure features over 4,000 shops. We will explore the colorful alleys, where you can find everything from unique handmade jewelry and spices to traditional Turkish textiles, experiencing the timeless atmosphere of Ottoman commerce.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
37
Sultanahmet District
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will walk you back to your hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Departure
1 stop
38
Istanbul Airport
Today, we will take you to Istanbul Airport based on your flight schedule for your return trip home.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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