8-Day Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia Tour

Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW) at any time, our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure, whether you choose to relax at the hotel or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

오전 8시 30분경 호텔에서 아침 식사를 마친 후, 픽업 차량을 이용하여 이스탄불의 상징적인 명소들을 둘러보는 종일 투어를 시작합니다. 첫 번째 방문지는 웅장한 샹젤리제이입니다. 하기아 소피아, a former basilica and mosque that now serves as a museum, showcasing breathtaking Byzantine architecture and mosaics. Next, you’ll visit the stunning 블루 모스크 (술탄 아흐메드 모스크), renowned for its beautiful blue İznik tiles and six towering minarets. Then, you’ll explore the ancient 히포드롬(술탄아흐멧 광장), 콘스탄티노플의 옛 사회 및 스포츠 중심지였던 이곳은 전차 경주와 정치 행사가 열리던 곳입니다.

그 후, 도시 중심부에 있는 현지 레스토랑에서 맛있는 점심 식사를 즐기세요. 오후에는 호화로운 건축물을 방문하는 일정으로 투어가 이어집니다. 토프카피 궁전, 이곳은 오스만 술탄들의 옛 거주지였습니다. 호화로운 안뜰과 귀중한 유물로 가득 찬 방들, 그리고 보스포러스 해협의 탁 트인 전망을 감상할 수 있습니다.

여러분의 마지막 목적지는 활기 넘치는 곳이 될 것입니다. 그랜드 바자르, 세계에서 가장 크고 오래된 실내 시장 중 하나인 이곳은 수제 카펫과 보석부터 향신료와 기념품까지 모든 것을 판매하는 4,000개 이상의 상점이 있습니다.

투어가 끝난 후, 오후 4시경 호텔로 다시 모셔다 드립니다. 남은 시간은 자유롭게 보내실 수 있으며, 이스탄불을 더 둘러보시거나 휴식을 취하셔도 좋습니다. 이스탄불에서 숙박합니다.

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise (approximately 4 hours). The tour starts with a scenic drive to 에미노누 피어, where you’ll have a brief visit to the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). This lively market is known for its vibrant stalls filled with aromatic spices, teas, and Turkish delights.

Next, you’ll board a shared boat for a leisurely cruise along the 보스포러스 해협, the narrow strait that separates Europe and Asia. As you sail, you’ll take in views of iconic landmarks such as the 돌마바흐체 궁전, 베일러베이 궁전, 그리고 인상적인 보스포러스 다리. You’ll also pass ancient citadels, elegant mansions, and the picturesque shorelines of both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

After the cruise, you will return to your hotel around 12:15 pm to collect your luggage before being transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Denizli, which takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. Upon arrival in Denizli, our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel, and around 10:30 am, you will be picked up for a full-day tour of 파묵칼레 그리고 히에라폴리스.

The first destination is the ancient city of Hierapolis, where you will explore notable sites such as the 아폴로 신전, the impressive 극장, the expansive 대규모 묘지, 그리고 로마 목욕탕. You will also encounter other significant landmarks like the 도미티아누스 문, 프론티누스 거리, 그 아고라, 그리고 비잔틴 문.

At approximately 12:30 pm, you’ll have an hour of free time to explore Pamukkale on your own. Stroll along the terraces of calcified mineral pools and take in the surreal landscape. If you’re interested, you can swim in the renowned 파묵칼레 고대 수영장, also known as Cleopatra’s Pool, though entry is at your own expense.

Following your free time, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit 카라하이트, home to the famous 레드 스프링스, known for their therapeutic red-colored thermal waters.

Afterward, you’ll return to Pamukkale to witness the natural beauty of the 코튼 클리프, or Cotton Castle, where stunning white terraces created by mineral-rich waters cascade down the hillside.

After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you will begin the drive to Kusadasi, which takes approximately 3.5 hours. You can expect to arrive around 7:30 pm, check in to your hotel, and have the rest of the evening to relax. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast at the hotel around 8:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin a full-day tour of 에페소스. Explore the ancient 그리스-로마 도시 에페소스, once a major cultural and commercial hub. Key highlights include the 하드리아누스 신전, the magnificent 대극장, 그리고 켈수스 도서관.

After lunch, you’ll visit the 성모 마리아의 집, believed to be where Mary spent her final years. Then, we will pass by the 아르테미스 신전, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though little remains of this once grand structure. The final stop will be at the 이사베이 모스크, a stunning example of 14th-century Seljuk architecture.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting with a sign displaying your name to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an additional option, you can book an early morning 열기구 탑승 to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia. The tour starts with a visit to 데브렌트 밸리, where you’ll see the region’s famous fairy chimneys, known for their unique shapes. Next, explore 파샤바그 밸리 (Monks Valley), famous for its towering mushroom-shaped rock formations.

You will then drive to the city of 아바노스, known for its pottery-making tradition along the banks of the Red River. After lunch, visit the 젤베 야외 박물관, a stunning complex of ancient cave dwellings and churches that offer insight into the region’s rich monastic history. Towards the end of the tour, you will stop at 우치사르 for a brief 15-minute visit to enjoy the panoramic views of the area, without entry into the castle.

After the tour is completed, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. The tour starts with a visit to the 레드 밸리, where you can explore its famous rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the beautiful 로즈 밸리.

Next, you’ll visit 카부신 마을, known for its ancient houses and churches. Around noon, we’ll stop for lunch. Afterward, the tour continues to 피전 밸리, famous for the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the cliffs.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit either the 카이마클리 지하 도시 또는 오즈코낙 지하 도시, where early Christians lived to escape persecution.

After the tour, you will be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, depending on the availability of return flights, for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 pm) and then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport according to your flight schedule. This will mark the end of our tour and services.