Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Izmir / Ephesus 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 Izmir. Upon arrival at the Izmir airport, a representative from Road Runner Travel will meet you and transfer you to their Ephesus office. From there, you will embark on a full-day Ephesus tour. The tour will include visits to the Temple of Artemis, the amphitheater, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Ephesus amphitheater with its harbor street. The final part of the tour will take you to the House of the Virgin Mary. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 2: Pamukkale Tour (B, L)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and join a full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. The tour includes a visit 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 your hotel in Pamukkale.

Hotel in Pamukkale

Day 3: Transfer to Cappadocia via Konya (B)
After breakfast and check-out, a driver will pick you up from the hotel for a transfer to Konya. Konya is known as the adopted home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish. It was also an important trading center on the Silk Road. During the visit, you will have a lunch break and the opportunity to visit the Sufi Museum. In the second part of the day, you will continue the journey to Cappadocia, enjoying the beautiful landscape along the way. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 4: North Cappadocia Tour (B, L)
Start your day with an optional Cappadocia Balloon Tour to witness the sunrise over the unique landscape (not included in the package). After breakfast, be ready in the hotel lobby for the North Cappadocia tour. The tour includes visits to the Esentepe panorama, 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 back to your hotel.

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (B, L)
After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, join the South Cappadocia tour. The tour includes visits to Meskender Valley, Rose Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, and the Kaymakli Underground City. You will have the opportunity to hike and explore the unique landscape of the area. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the Istanbul airport, a representative will meet you and 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).