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WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT CAPPADOCIA?
01| Cappadocia Looks Like Another Planet!
02| Cappadocia has Fairy Chimneys!
03| Not the magical carpet, Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia is INSANE.
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT EPHESUS?
01| The Great Theatre goes down as one of the most meaningful and faith-shaping sites you've ever visited.
02| See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
03| Marvel at the Library of Celsus
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT PAMUKKALE
01| Explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage
02| Admire the antique city of Hierapolis’ lime terraces and Roman bath.
03| Visit the Cleopatra pool (a Roman bath)
Don't miss your chance to have an experience of a lifetime!
Important Notice:
Hot-air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia is for children under 6 years not allowed.
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pick up/drop off from hotels, apartments in the European or Asian part of Istanbul, and private transfer to ISTANBUL or SABIHA GÖKÇEN Airport
Itinerary
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1Istanbul
Airport transfer Istanbul: Early morning pick up from hotel, private transfer to Airport. (Pickup time will be notified 5 days before the tour).
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2Cappadocia
Airport pick-up Cappadocia: Upon arrival, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a nameplate, transfer to the meeting point for your tour.
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3Cappadocia
4km walk along the Red & Rose Valley. The Valley is famous for the fabulous volcanic rock formations and is in the heart of Cappadocia but away from the mainstream tourist sites. The relaxing walk will end in Cavusin Village where we will see a Rock Castle and Troglodyte dwellings where people lived until the 20th Century. Lunch is served in a Local Restaurant. After lunch we will descend towards the center of the earth with a trip to the Underground City of Kaymakli, Kaymakli is one of the largest and deepest Underground settlements in Cappadocia. The City is approximately 40m deep and contains all the rooms commonly found in Underground Cities, Stables, Cellars, Storage rooms, Refectories, Churches, and wineries. On the return, we will visit Pigeon Valley where you will have spectacular views of Dovecotes. Lastly, we will stop in Ortahisar to see Ortahisar Castle the biggest mass of fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia. Upon tour transfer to the hotel around 16:00.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Cavusin
The relaxing walk will end in Cavusin Village where we will see a Rock Castle and Troglodyte dwellings people lived until the 20th Century. Lunch is served in a Local Restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Mazi Yeralti Sehri
Travelers will explore the hidden tunnels and chambers of Mazi Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s quieter underground settlements. They will walk through ancient passageways, see storage rooms and ventilation shafts, and learn how locals once lived underground for safety. This short visit offers an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience away from the crowds.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Pigeon Valley
On the return we will visit Pigeon Valley where you will have spectacular views of Dovecotes, Old abandoned Cave Homes and Old Greek houses. Pigeon Valley is famous in Cappadocia due to all the small pigeon dwellings that are carved into rockfaces. Pigeon Valley viewpoint to enable you to take some great photos.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Hot Air Balloon Cappadocia
OPTIONAL BALLOON RIDE: We will collect you from your hotel early in the morning, usually before sunrise Your balloon ride depends on weather conditions. Your safety is our priority! Early morning pick up from your hotel about 30 min to 1 h before your flight depending on your hotel’s location. You will receive an e-mail or we will advise your hotel of the pickup time prior to the flight day. If your flight is delayed or cancelled and you are leaving the following morning you will be refunded. Tickets can be transferred to alternative dates and are valid for one year. Balloon Ride is with 100% refund guarantee in case of cancellation due to weather conditions. Balloon bookings are only valid for the scheduled day. Postponement to the next day is not guaranteed. Postponement is only available in case of availability. If the postponement cannot be done, the fee will be refunded.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
8Devrent Valley
Check out from the hotel. You can leave your luggage at the hotel. Start the day visiting Devrent Valley also known as Imagination Valley, this is one of the most surreal-looking landscapes in Cappadocia. The next stop will be Pasabagi.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Zelve Open Air Museum
Travelers will explore the rock-cut tunnels and chambers of Zelve Underground City, located in the historic Zelve Valley of Cappadocia. They will walk through ancient passageways, discover storage rooms and ventilation shafts, and learn how early communities used these spaces for shelter. The visit also offers great photo opportunities within one of Cappadocia’s most unique volcanic landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10Avanos
Proceed to Avanos the Pottery Center of Cappadocia, the village is set on the banks of the Kizilirmak/Red River. The River gets its name from the Red clay deposits, here you can watch the potters at work using the traditional kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. Lunch is served in a local Restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Fairy Chimneys
Also known as Monks Valley where Christian hermits chose to build Hermit Cells and Churches in these 3 headed Pinnacles symbolic of the Holy Trinity, it is possible to see all stages of the fairy chimneys at this spot. Upon tour, transfer to the hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
12Cappadocia
Transfer to Airport for your flight to Izmir
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Izmir
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The representative will hold a nameplate and escort you to the minivan
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14Ancient City of Ephesus
Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus, take a journey back in time on this guided small-group tour in the company an expert guide. See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the final home of the Blessed Virgin Mary Marvel at the Library of Celsus Stand on the stage of the Great Theater
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
15Pamukkale Thermal Pools
We will visit Pamukkale, the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breath-taking Theatre, the fascinating Necropolis, and the last the great baths of Hierapolis Antique City, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally, we visit the Calcium Terraces and Pools. Upon tour transfer to Çardak Airport and flight to Istanbul
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
16Pamukkale
Transfer to Cardak Airport for your flight to Istanbul
7 hours 34 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Istanbul
Airport pick-up Istanbul: Upon arrival, meet & greet at the arrivals area. The representative will be holding a name plate, and transfer you to your self-booked hotel
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Flight to Cappadocia & Cappadocia Tour
OPTIONAL Hot-Air Balloon Ride - Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Izmir
Ephesus Tour
Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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