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Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale in 7 days with domestic flights, 15kg baggage, airport transfers and entrance fees on included tours. Enjoy a free day in Istanbul, two guided Cappadocia days, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, then Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Six hotel nights: Istanbul (3), Cappadocia (1), Izmir/Kusadasi (2), with six breakfasts and four lunches. Choose economical or comfort hotels; listed hotels are examples or similar alternatives. Professional English-speaking guides lead the sightseeing days. Vegetarian, vegan and halal lunches are available; advise us of dietary needs. Minimum 2 adults per booking; shared tours for up to 12 travelers. The Istanbul tour on Day 2 is optional (USD 150 per person, minimum 2). Balloon rides and Cleopatra Pool swimming cost extra. Dinner, lunch drinks, insurance and tips are excluded. Bring comfortable walking shoes; the Southern Cappadocia day includes a 4km valley walk.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Arrival pickup is included from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Please provide your international arrival and departure flight numbers, dates and times so we can coordinate your transfers. Your meeting point and pickup time will be confirmed before travel. All airport transfers in the itinerary are included, including hotel-to-airport transfers for domestic flights and your Day 7 departure. For domestic flights, self-check-in is required; plan to arrive at the airport 1.5–2 hours before departure.
Itinerary
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Istanbul (Pass by)
Once you arrive in Istanbul, ( IST or SAW airport ) you will be picked up by our driver who waits for you at the exit to transfer you to your hotel. On this day you will have free time and stay overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
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Sultanahmet (Pass by)
Enjoy a free day exploring Istanbul at your own pace. Suggested sights include Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower and the Bosphorus. Sightseeing and admission on this free day are not included. An optional small-group Istanbul tour is available for USD 150 per person, minimum 2 people, including an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Goreme (Pass by)
You'll be picked up early from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. After self-check-in, you'll be picked up at the airport and taken on a tour of Northern Cappadocia. You'll see sights such as the Goreme Panorama, Open Air Museum, Ortahisar, Pasabag, Imagination Valley, Devrent, and the Red River. You'll have a break for lunch at a local restaurant, and visit a pottery workshop in a small village. You'll end the day with a scenic drive through Love Valley before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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Cappadocia (Pass by)
In the morning, after breakfast pick up to joining a tour of Southern Cappadocia. You'll visit sights such as Uchisar Castle, Red and Rose Valleys, Cavusin village, Kaymaklı Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and Three Beauties Valley. After the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir, where you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Izmir/Kuşadasi for an overnight stay.
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Ephesus Museum (Pass by)
After having your breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will join your Ephesus Tour. Here, you will start your tour by visiting Artemis Temple which is also known for being one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. After that, you will be visiting Ephesus Ancient City, Celcius Library, Hadrian Temple, Hamams, Theater, and Old Harbor one by one. At midday, you will have a lunch break in the restaurant. Your last visiting stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary. This is the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last years of life. The Vatican recognized this place as a pilgrimage centre. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your Kusadasi hotel to enjoy your free time and overnight stay.
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Pamukkale (Pass by)
After breakfast, you'll join the Pamukkale-Hierapolis Tour. You'll see the famous travertine terraces of Pamukkale and visit the Hierapolis Ancient City, where you can swim in the Cleopatra Swimming Pool. Lunch will be provided, and at the end of the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Istanbul. Our driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel.
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Istanbul (Pass by)
After your check-out from the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport ( IST or SAW ) according to your flight time. You must do a self-check-in at the airport. This is the end of our service.
Arrival in Istanbul
Free Day In Istanbul (Breakfast included)
Fly to Cappadocia – Northern Cappadocia Tour
Southern Cappadocia Tour – Fly to Izmir
Ephesus Tour (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour – Fly to Istanbul
Departure from Istanbul
Additional info
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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