Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour with Balloon Ride, Camel Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure from Istanbul or Antalya or Bodrum to Pamukkale - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
11 stops
1
Istanbul
The travel services will start with a departure transfer from your hotel to airport. Our driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel (or your AirBnb address if the street of it is available for car parking) and then transfer to airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli/Çardak. The pick-up time is between 03.45am and 05.00am for this transfer. This timing depends the scheduled departure time of flight from Istanbul to Denizli/Cardak on your travel date. We will inform you about exact timing after booked your domestic flight ticket(s).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Denizli Çardak Airport
Upon your arrival Denizli/Cardak airport, we will meet you at this airport and then driven to Pamukkale - approx one hour from Denizli Airport.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Bodrum City
If you booked the option of “from Bodrum to Istanbul”, we will pick you up from your hotel in Bodrum, and then driven to Pamukkale - approx three and half hours from Bodrum.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Antalya
If you booked the option of “from Antalya to Istanbul”, we will pick you up from your hotel in Antalya, and then driven to Pamukkale - approx three and half hours from Antalya.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Pamukkale Natural Park
Pamukkale Natural Park is an UNESCO world heritage site that receives many famous visitors since antiquity, such as the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, and it is called the "Cotton Castle".
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
The highlights of Hierapolis tour are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines (thermal pools) of Pamukkale. 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 included
8
Pamukkale
You will get your lunch in a local restaurant at the Pamukkale town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Kusadasi
At the end of the Pamukkale Natural Park & Hierapolis Tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
2 hours 45 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
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Overnight at Cappadocia
8 stops
12
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
After having breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and depart for your Ephesus tour. Before drive to Ephesus area, we will stop at the Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for you can take photos of the amazing Kusadasi Bay. ***Please check out from hotel and take your luggages before departure to Ephesus tour. We will transfer you direct to Izmir airport after the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
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 included
14
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 during tour in this ancient city.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Ephesus Terrace Houses
You will be walking from front of Terrace Houses during your tour and your guide will give information about the Terrace Houses of Ephesus Ancient City. (Pass by without stopping / no visit)
Admission ticket free
16
Selçuk
You will get your lunch in a local restaurant at the Selcuk town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
The Temple of Artemis
Another visit of this tour is Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus ancient city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
After the Ephesus tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
Upon your arrival Kayseri airport, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) - Camel Safari (INCLUDED) - Overnight at Cappadocia
2 stops
20
Cappadocia Turkey Tours
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) : Get ready for a wonderful experience unique to Cappadocia! We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight will be at sunrise time, where your pilot will climb to a comfortable altitude of about 700 to 1000 meters above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight our pilots are also capable of flying as low as 1 meter above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. Duration of total activity is approx 3 hours, and total duration of flight is approx 60 minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the flight and you will be presented with a madal, as a souvenir reminder of this magnificent experience. Afterwards, we will drop back you to your hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
21
Rose Valley
Camel Safari (INCLUDED) : After your hotel pickup, join your guides during the safety briefing. Get to know your new camel friends and start the safari journey. Admire the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia as you ride into the Red and Rose Valleys. Enhance your experience by donning traditional clothing, which will available for you to wear during the ride. After your Camel Safari, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cappadocia. Standard Route of Safari : Red and Rose Valleys, Zindanonu Valley, Meskenler Valley. ** The route could be replaced to different routes if weather does not suitable on your experience date.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
7 stops
22
Keslik Monastery
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am-10.00am (Approx) and depar for to southern part of the Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a sprawling cave monastery complex with two churches, a large refectory hall, a sacred spring, and endless cave rooms. Located in an idyllic garden setting, this is the most expansive monastery in Cappadocia. This site has been used and developed in many ways throughout the course of 2,000 years. This area was a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times, a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era, and now a tourist site in modern Turkey.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Taşkınpaşa Medresesi
Taskinpasa Madrasah was built during the period of Karamanogullari Principality. Although the date of its construction is not known exactly, it is estimated that it was completed in the 13th century. Taskin Pasha Complex consists of the mosque, the madrasa and the tombs in the courtyard of the mosque.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Sobesos Ancient City
Sobesos Ancient City was discovered by accident in 2002. The city, which is one of the mirrors of Cappadocia's history, was unearthed as a result of a 3-year archaeological excavation. As a result of the excavations, it has been observed that there are many motifs embroidered on colored stones. Especially the floor mosaics are made with interesting geometric patterns.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Kaymakli Underground City
Kaymakli, one of the major underground cities of Cappadocia, consists of 8 floors. However, as in many underground cities, not all floors are open to tourists. In the city, the first floor is separated for the animals to go out easily. Establish a connection between the churches and other living spaces with the corridors separated from the stables. Kaymakli Underground City, which has astounding sections such as warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, mughouse, and copper processing workshop, still contains hidden underground tunnels that have not been fully revealed.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Mustafapasa
Mustafapasa Town, which is among the untouched destinations of Cappadocia, is a Greek Village, formerly known as "Sinasos". This charming village, which is one of the must-see places in Cappadocia, is becoming popular with its history of rupture and its architectural features. You will take your lunch by a traditional restaurant which located in this unique village.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Pigeon Valley
Which is located in Uchisar town to have one of the best panaromic viev of the region. That site also covers lots of pigeon houses which are builty bye the ancient inhabitants of the region. If you like, you can able to visit popular onxy stone factory of the region.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Cappadocia
At the end of tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Flight Back to Istanbul
10 stops
29
Urgup
We will pick you up from your hotel on 09.30am-10.00am (Approx) and depar for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. Meet the most famous family of fairy chimneys: Three beauties. These are the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Here is the monastery, including the rock cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages and living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
31
Ortahisar Panorama
The entire town is dominated by the 90-metre-high (300 ft) rock-castle in the centre of the town, which is called Sivrikoya by the inhabitants. It is an extraordinary example of the rock-cut architecture which is typical of the region and served as a refuge from attackers in Byzantine times. You will see all these rock-cut architecture by panoramic visit.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
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. (There are no any visit to rock castle because of the walking difficulties and safety risks on there. You will have a stop for panoramic view to this rock castle and Cappadocia from castle region.)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
33
Goreme
You will take your lunch by a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme. Also, Vegetarian meals are available in same restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
34
Avanos Oren Yeri
Avanos is a popular destination because of its attractive old town with cobbled streets, and views over the river. The old city of Avanos, whose name in ancient times was Venessa, overlooks the longest river of Turkey, the Kizilirmak (Red River), which also separates Avanos from the rest of Cappadocia. The most famous historical feature of Avanos, which is still relevant and very visible today, is its production of earthenware pottery; it is also the most economic activity in the town. The ceramic trade in this district and its countless pottery factories date right back to the Hittites, and the ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak has always been used.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
35
Devrent Valley
Which is also known as Imagination Valley. Valley contains many animal shaped rocks which are mostly in red colour. Some of the most frequent shapes is like Camel.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
36
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
37
Cappadocia
At the end of tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
38
Istanbul
Upon your arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and then we will drop you to your hotel in Istanbul. *** The departure time of return flight is between 08.00pm and 09.00pm. That's meaning, Your return flight will be landing Istanbul approx. 09.30pm and 10.45pm. *** The best timing is this one for you can catch your return flight to Istanbul after your full-day guided Cappadocia tour on today.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).

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