4-Day Travel for History & Culture Tours, Rides by Balloon & ATV

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure from Your Hotel to Pamukkale / Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale, Hierapolis / Overnight at Kusadasi
11 stops
1
Istanbul
Departures from Istanbul to Pamukkale by domestic flight : The services of this travel package will begin with a transfer from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) to the airport. Your driver will meet you at your pick up place and then transfer to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to 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 today’s semi-private guided tour.
Admission ticket free
2
Pamukkale
Departures from Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum to Pamukkale by private car : The services of this travel package will begin with a private transfer from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) to the Pamukkale Natural Park. Upon arrival, your tour guide and another driver will meet you and then you will start today’s semi-private guided tour.
Admission ticket free
3
Pamukkale Natural Park
Pamukkale Natural Park, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. For centuries, people have been coming here and going home restful. This natural park provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
The highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City are 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
5
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, continue to the restaurant for lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
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
7
Pamukkale
You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch. Today’s lunch is included during guided tour. After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.
1 hour • 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Kusadasi
After today’s semi-private guided tour in Pamukkale district, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
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
11
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
Semi-Private Tour to Ephesus Ancient City and Its Surroundings / Flight to Cappadocia / Overnight at Cappadocia
9 stops
12
Kuşadası
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will pick you up around 09:00am for a full-day tour to Ephesus and its surroundings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Ancient City of Ephesus
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 and visit the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan, Grand Theater, Hercules Gate, Odeon, Ancient Toilets and many important historical buildings in this UNESCO-listed ancient city.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Ephesus Experience Museum
Ephesus Experience Museum, where you will travel back in time and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of the ancient world. With innovative approach of this amazing museum, we offer an entirely mesmerizing experience where time breaks free from its static confines and dances in perpetual motion, bringing historical artifacts to life and presenting interactive visual spectacles that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Ephesus Terrace Houses
You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour, and your guide will provide information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City. (There will no be any visit to this place during guided tour.)
Admission ticket free
16
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
17
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Your next visit will be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument. The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
18
Basilica of Saint John
Another visit of tour will be to this ancient Basilica dedicated to the author of Revelation St. John. According to the legend St. John died in this church after having written the Fourth Gospel and the Basilica was built by the Emperor Justinian over St. Johns burial place.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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 the airport in Cappadocia, your driver will be waiting to meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Hot Air Balloon Ride (OPTIONAL) / ATV Quad Bike Ride (INCLUDED) / Overnight at Cappadocia
2 stops
21
Cappadocia Balloon Tours
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED FOR OPTIONS OF "GOLD PACKAGE" & "DIAMOND PACKAGE". EXCLUDED FOR OPTION OF "SILVER PACKAGE") : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the balloon launch site, where you can watch the fascinating process of the balloon being prepared for flight. The ride takes place at sunrise timing, offering breathtaking views as your pilot gently ascends to an altitude of approximately 700 to 1,000 meters above the ground. From this height, you’ll have a stunning panoramic view of Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes. At certain moments during the flight, your pilot may descend as low as 1 meter above the rock formations, allowing for incredible photo opportunities. The entire experience lasts about 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting around 60 minutes. At the end of your journey, enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne before being transferred back to your hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
22
ATV Quad Bike Ride (INCLUDED) : You’ll be transferred to the starting point of your ATV adventure, where your one-hour ride begins. Experience the thrill of exploring Cappadocia’s unique landscapes as you navigate through scenic valley trails. Along the way, there will be stops for photo opportunities, allowing you to capture the region’s otherworldly beauty—often compared to the surface of the moon. You’ll be taken back to your hotel at the end of the experience. The total duration of the ride is approximately one hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Semi-Private Tour to Must-See Places of Cappadocia / Flight Back to Istanbul
11 stops
23
Urgup
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start this thoughtfully designed day trip to Cappadocia’s must-see attractions. After hundreds feedback from our guests we created this trip itinerary for the guests who concern and wonder the historical, cultural and architectural heritages of Cappadocia. Our semi-private daily tours, limited to a maximum of 10 guests per group, provide an in-depth exploration of Cappadocia’s ancient sites and breathtaking landscapes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Goreme National Park
In a breathtaking landscape sculpted by erosion, Göreme National Park is home to rock-carved sanctuaries that showcase remarkable examples of Byzantine art from the post-Iconoclastic period. This tour will take you through the Göreme Open-Air Museum and Tokalı Church, two of the park's most iconic landmarks.
Admission ticket free
25
Goreme Open-Air Museum
The Göreme Open Air Museum is recognized as one of the earliest monasteries in Christian history. This rock-hewn settlement, where education was provided to spread Christianity, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, renowned for its fresco-covered churches and rock-hewn living spaces.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
26
TokalI Church
The Tokalı Church (Buckle Church) in the Göreme Open Air Museum is considered one of the most beautiful of the Cappadocian cave churches. Its interior boasts some of the most outstanding frescoes, notable for their theological and artistic significance. The church is part of a larger complex that includes four churches and a hermitage, all dating back to the 9th century. Once the most famous church in the region, it remains one of the most impressive churches in the area today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Ortahisar
Ortahisar Castle, also known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia, is located in Ortahisar town of Nevşehir. Said to be one of the first multi-storey settlements in the world, this castle is surrounded by steep valleys on three sides. Its geography enabled the castle to be used for protection and shelter in ancient times. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns.) After a panoramic visit to this amazing rock castle, you will continue for Weaving is a significant aspect of Turkish culture, with roots that trace back to Central Asia. This ancient tradition is still alive in Cappadocia today. During our tour, we’ll take a brief visit to a cooperative where world-renowned Turkish carpets are crafted, offering you the chance to learn about the intricate details of this age-old art form.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Avanos Oren Yeri
Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Avanos, where you'll have the opportunity to try "Testi Kebab," a traditional kebab unique to the Cappadocia region. (Vegetarian options are also available at the same restaurant.) Avanos is well-known for its charming old town with cobblestone streets and scenic river views. Formerly known as Venessa, the ancient city of Avanos overlooks the Kızılırmak (Red River), the longest river in Turkey, which separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. A notable historical feature of Avanos, still prominent today, is its earthenware pottery production, which remains a key economic activity in the town. The ceramic industry in this area, with its numerous pottery workshops, dates back to the Hittites, and the clay sourced from the red silt of the Kızılırmak has been used for centuries. You will have a short stop for get this experience during your tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
29
Uchisar Castle
Uchisar rock castle is one of the biggest landmarks of Cappadocia. It is the highest tuff hill in the area with beautiful views of the surrounding valley full of bizarre rock formations. (Visits to the rock castle are not included due to walking difficulties and safety concerns. Instead, you will have a stop for a panoramic view of the rock castle.)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Devrent Valley
This valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is home to numerous rock formations shaped like animals, predominantly in shades of red. One of the most common shapes found here is that of a camel.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Fairy Chimneys
Cappadocia is famous for its unique landforms. The Fairy Chimneys are the most obvious places to visit where these landforms are best seen and the common life of humankind and nature. On this tour, you will have seen many examples of the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
Admission ticket free
32
Cappadocia
Once the tour is finished, you’ll be taken to the Cappadocia airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
33
İstanbul
Upon arriving at Istanbul Airport, your driver will be ready to meet you and provide a transfer to your hotel. *** Your return flight from Cappadocia is conveniently scheduled between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with an expected arrival in Istanbul between 9:30 PM and 10:45 PM. This perfectly timed itinerary allows you to fully enjoy your guided day tour in Cappadocia, with ample time to catch your evening flight without any rush.
1 hour • 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
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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