Your journey begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Istanbul around 04:00 AM, followed by a transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, continue to Selçuk, where you will meet your professional guide and start a full-day exploration of Ephesus ancient city tours.

Walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of this Greco-Roman city and discover major landmarks such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theatre, and the Trajan Fountain, while learning about Ephesus as one of antiquity’s most important cultural and commercial centers.

After lunch, visit the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site believed to be her final residence. Continue to the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, followed by the elegant Isa Bey Mosque, a fine example of Seljuk architecture.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası for check-in. The remainder of the day is free.

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meal(s): Lunch

After breakfast, depart around 08:30 AM for the scenic drive to Pamukkale, one of Türkiye’s most famous natural wonders known as the “Cotton Castle.” Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before starting your guided exploration of this unique landscape. You will visit the Pamukkale Travertine Terraces, where dazzling white thermal pools have been formed by mineral-rich waters over thousands of years, creating a striking natural formation. Continue to the Hierapolis Ancient City, a Roman-era spa settlement featuring well-preserved archaeological remains, including the impressive Roman Theatre, once used for public events and performances. You will also see the surrounding bath complexes and ruins that reflect the city’s historical importance as a healing center in antiquity. If you wish, you may take an optional swim in the famous Cleopatra Antique Pool, where ancient submerged columns create a unique thermal bathing experience.

After the tour, transfer to the bus station for your overnight coach to Cappadocia. The journey departs in the evening and includes scheduled rest stops along the route.

Overnight on the bus.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

Upon arrival at Göreme bus station in the morning, you will be transferred to your hotel where breakfast is served. After a short rest, your North Cappadocia tour begins around 09:30 AM.

The day starts at Devrent Valley, known for its unique rock formations resembling animals and imaginative shapes, followed by Pasabag (Monks Valley), where striking mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys dominate the landscape. Continue to Avanos, a historic town famous for its traditional pottery workshops along the Kızılırmak River. After lunch, explore the Zelve Open-Air Museum, an extraordinary site featuring rock-cut churches, cave dwellings, and ancient monastic settlements. The tour concludes with a panoramic stop at Uchisar, the highest viewpoint in Cappadocia, offering sweeping views over the valleys, before transferring to your cave hotel.

Optional evening activities are available.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

OPTIONAL SERVICE: You can begin your day with an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride, offering spectacular aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys.

After breakfast and check-out, depart around 09:30 AM for a full-day South Cappadocia tour.

Begin with the striking Red Valley, followed by a scenic hike through Rose Valley, known for its colorful rock formations and hidden cave churches carved into the soft volcanic stone. Continue to Cavusin Village, an ancient settlement featuring abandoned cave houses and historic churches that reflect the region’s long history. After lunch, visit Pigeon Valley, famous for its pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and panoramic viewpoints over the surrounding landscape. The tour concludes with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, remarkable subterranean complexes once used as shelters by early Christian communities.

After the tour, transfer to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul.

Please note that the airport transfer in Istanbul is not included.

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Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch