Best Turkey Tour to Ephesus and Cappadocia from Istanbul

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Pick-up
1 stop
1
Istanbul
Upon your arrival in Istanbul airport, a local representative will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. The rest of the day will be left for you to recover from jet lag.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul Old City tour
5 stops
2
TopkapI Palace
The guided sightseeing starts with the Topkapi Palace where shows the powers of Ottoman Empire.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Hippodrome
Then the guide will lead you to visit the ancient Hippodrome, which is now a public square, and only three monuments still stand there.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Blue Mosque
Next turns to the nearby Blue Mosque is named so because it is decorated by over 20,000 blue and white İznik tiles inside; this round-roof building is also a landmark of the city.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
In the afternoon, continue to visit Hagia Sophia Museum which is a unique example of religious architecture combining Christian and Islamic style.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Grand Bazaar
After, spend the rest time of this afternoon at the bustling shopping mart, Grand Bazaar. Dated to 1461, it is one of the world’s oldest markets. The commodities here mainly include jewelry, candies, lights, porcelains and carpets. After today's sightseeing, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise, Fly to Izmir & Transfer to Kusadasi
2 stops
7
Bosphorus Strait
After breakfast, you will embark on a boat for an amazing cruise on Bosphorus River, during which you will see the Dolmabahce Palace, churches, mosques, graveyards and Bosphorus Bridge along the river. It will last for about 2 hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Izmir
After tour, transfer you to airport. Fly to Izmir. Upon landing, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in Kusadasi where you will spend two nights. The rest of day is free for you explore the charming coastal town.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Full day tour of Ephesus
1 stop
9
Ancient City of Ephesus
Today you will have a full day sightseeing in Ephesus. There, you will see quite a lot historical sites, such as Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Roman Baths and Grand Theater. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to visit Artemis Temple. It is one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Sadly, only a column stands there nowadays, surrounded by some rocky ruins. Then, pay a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where Virgin Mary spent her last time of life. When today's visits end, transfer you back to the hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Fly to Cappadocia
1 stop
10
Cappadocia
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and send you to Izmir airport for you to take the flight to Cappadocia. If the direct flight is not available, we'll help you to transfer in Istanbul. Upon arrival, your local driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport, holding a welcome board with your name on, and send you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for your own plan.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Northern Cappadocia Tour
4 stops
11
Goreme Open-Air Museum
Today, your local guide will accompany you to explore the northern Cappadocia. The first stop will be Goreme Open Air Museum, which is a UNESCO World Cultural and Landscape Heritage with nearly 1,000 cave churches and monasteries.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Pasabag
Then, you will go to Pasabag, also called Monks Valley, to see the interesting rock formations looking like mushrooms and fairy chimneys.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Devrent Valley
In the afternoon, drive through the Imagination Valley to visit the Devrent Valley, where many natural rocks in animal shapes lie.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Love Valley Cappadocia
At last, on the way back to the hotel, pass through Love Valley for you to admire the incredible night views of Cappadocia.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Southern Cappadocia Tour, Fly to Istanbul
5 stops
15
Kaymakli Underground City
After breakfast in hotel, the southern Cappadocia tour will begin with the visit to the Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the deepest underground cities of Cappadocia which can accommodate as many as 20,000 people.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Ihlara Valley
The second stop of today will be the beautiful Lhlara Valley. There, your guide will escort you to hike for 3-4 km (1.9-2.5 mi) to explore the small rock-cut churches along the river. Around noon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Belisirma, a small village along the Melendiz Stream.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Selime Monastery
In the afternoon, get to Selime Monastery, the largest rock cathedral in Cappadocia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley will be our last stop today, where you will have a chance to take the wonderful photos of groups of caves like pigeon nests and unusual wind-erosion landform.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
Istanbul
Finally at the end of the day, you will be transferred to the airport to take the return flight to Istanbul. Arriving in the late evening, your local driver will pick you up and send you to the hotel safely.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Departure from Istanbul
1 stop
20
Istanbul
According to the schedule of your leaving flight, your driver will transfer you to the airport by the private car and see you off.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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