For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Trip - Including Balloon Ride, ATV Safari

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

This pre-planned trip package is offering you best experiences of Cappadocia and Pamukkale in your limited time. Board a hot-air balloon (Included) for an early morning flight over the unique rock formations of Cappadocia. Ride by an ATV Quad Bike at the charming Cappadocia valleys. See the rock cut churches and “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia, and swim at the thermal pools of Pamukkale. This 3-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including hot air balloon ride, ATV Quad Bike safari, 2 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.

What's Included

Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
Flight Tickets : Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia
XX nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
Hotel pick-up & drop-off services for each mentioned tours and transfers on itinerary
Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Dinner & Drinks
Entrance fees of the museums (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
Istanbul

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Flight from Istanbul to Denizli – Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi

    12 stops
  • 1
    Istanbul

    The travel services will begin with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Your driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel or at your Airbnb address if parking is available. You will then be transported to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Denizli

    Upon arrival Denizli Cardak airport, your tour guide and another driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal, and then you will start the full-day tour to Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City, Aphrodisias Ancient City.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hierapolis & Pamukkale

    The highlights of Hierapolis Ancient City are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Pamukkale Thermal Pools

    After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (or antique pool - Cleopatra’s pool with extra fee). Then meet again with your guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cleopatra Pools

    Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Pamukkale

    You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Karahayit

    After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    pamukkale tandem paragliding

    Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – You can add this attraction to your experiences with extra cost.) : See Pamukkale’s glistening white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on this short-but-sweet paragliding experience with a seasoned pilot. You will race off the edge of a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) up, then glide on the breezes over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Aphrodisias

    This ancient city is located in southwestern Turkey, in the upper valley of the Morsynus River, the site consists of two components: the archaeological site of Aphrodisias and the marble quarries northeast of the city. The temple of Aphrodite dates from the 3rd century BC and the city was built one century later. The wealth of Aphrodisias came from the marble quarries and the art produced by its sculptors. The city streets are arranged around several large civic structures, which include temples, a theatre, an agora and two bath complexes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Kusadasi

    After your tour to Pamukkale Natural Park - Hierapolis Ancient City – Aphrodisias Ancient City, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Kusadasi Castle

    This small castle is picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Okuz Mehmet Pasa KervansarayI

    This caravanserai was built by the Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade in the region. This historical building is opposite to Kusadasi cruise port. *** There is no any visit to this place on tour. You can visit there by your own after we dropped you to your hotel in Kusadasi.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Guided Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - - Overnight at Cappadocia

    8 stops
  • 13
    Kuşadası

    After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings. *** At the end of the tour, you will be directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park

    Before drive to Ephesus area, you will stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for you can take photos of the amazing Kusadasi Bay.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Your first visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Your next visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets and more during tour in this ancient city.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 17
    Selcuk

    You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience in a traditional handcraft co-operative for get lecture about the special arts of Turkish villagers.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    The Temple of Artemis

    The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis which first built during the Archaic period, and one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

    At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Cappadocia

    Upon your arrival at Cappadocia airport, another driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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