Pamukkale
Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour (L)
On the first day of your 5-day Turkey tour, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at the Cappadocia airport, a representative will meet you and transfer you to the tour office. From there, you will embark on a guided North Cappadocia tour. The tour will include visits to Esentepe for a panoramic view of the rock formations, Uchisar Castle (viewed from outside), Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley, and Tree Beauties Valley. You will also explore the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Hotel in Cappadocia
Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour (B, L)
Start your day with an optional Cappadocia Balloon Tour to witness the breathtaking sunrise (not included in the package). After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up for the South Cappadocia tour. The tour will take you to Meskender Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, and the unique Kaymakli Underground City. You will have the opportunity to explore these fascinating sites and learn about the ancient communities that once inhabited them. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Hotel in Cappadocia
Day 3: Flight to Izmir (B)
After breakfast, you will have some free time before checking out from your hotel (between 12:00-13:00 hours, depending on your flight time). The driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival at the Izmir airport, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the Kusadasi resort area.
Hotel in Kusadasi
Day 4: Ephesus Tour (B, L)
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel for a full-day Ephesus tour. You will visit the Temple of Artemis, the amphitheater, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Ephesus amphitheater with its harbor street. The tour will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary. After exploring these historical sites, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Hotel in Kusadasi
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour (B, L)
After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, you will be picked up by your guide for a full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. The tour will take you to the Gates of the Ancient City of Hierapolis, the necropolis, the ancient theater of Hierapolis, and the calcified pools and waterfalls known as Travertines. You will have the opportunity to swim among the ancient ruins in the Kleopatra swimming pool or visit the Archaeology Museum of Hierapolis. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the Denizli airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the Istanbul airport, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Notes: This tour is available all year round and can be customized according to your preferences. There are no hidden costs. All meals mentioned in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).