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6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour by Plane

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From: $1,460.00

Get ready for an unforgettable journey with the 6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus Tour! Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul, uncovering Byzantine and Ottoman treasures like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Soar to magical Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys and optional hot air balloon rides. Witness the stunning white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, then dive into the rich history of Ephesus before returning to Istanbul. Book your 6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus Tour now for an epic adventure through Turkey’s most iconic destinations!

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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure. Alternatively, you can opt to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the Bosphorus, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour and Late Evening Flight to Cappadocia

After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:30 am to begin a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.

The tour will start with a visit to the grand Hagia Sophia, a majestic structure that began as a cathedral, later served as a mosque, and is now a museum, showcasing centuries of history from both Christian and Islamic cultures.

Next, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This impressive building remains an active place of worship and a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.

From there, you’ll explore the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other social events. Here, you’ll see important monuments, including the Obelisk of TheodosiusSerpent Column, and German Fountain.

After visiting these key historical sites, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish cuisine and take a moment to relax.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the stunning Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You’ll explore the palace’s vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.

The final stop of the day will be at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar offers a wide range of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics, providing an exciting experience for both shoppers and culture enthusiasts.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel around 4:30 pm to collect your luggage before being transferred directly to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your late evening flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival in Kayseri, our representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Holiday Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Cappadocia Tour – Fly to Izmir

For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and 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 a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia, exploring its enchanting landscapes, historic sites, and unique rock formations.

Your morning begins at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, where you’ll discover ancient cave churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes. Following this, enjoy the panoramic views of Pigeon Valley, famous for its pigeon houses carved into volcanic rock. You’ll then have a brief photo stop at Uçhisar Castle, where you can capture the stunning surrounding landscapes, although the interior of Uçhisar Castle itself is not part of the tour.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional Cappadocian cuisine. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Pasabag Valley, home to Cappadocia’s famous fairy chimneys and otherworldly geological formations. Next, you’ll explore the multi-level Kaymakli Underground City, a historical marvel where ancient communities once found refuge. The tour then takes you to Devrent Valley, or Imagination Valley, known for its surreal lunar landscape and rock formations shaped like animals.

After the tour, at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your late evening flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, a representative holding a sign with your name will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

  • Overnight in Kusadasi
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

After breakfast at around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk, where the full group will gather. Your Pamukkale tour will begin with an 8:30 am departure from Selcuk, and the drive to Pamukkale will take approximately 3 hours. Along the way, there will be a 10-minute stop for a restroom break after 1.5 hours.

Upon arriving in Pamukkale at around 11:45 am, you will first enjoy lunch. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 pm, your guided tour of Pamukkale and the Hierapolis area will commence, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will witness the breathtaking Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by calcareous salt deposits.

You will also explore the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis, including its basilicatheatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore on your own. As an optional activity, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense) during this free time. Your tour guide will provide details about the exact meeting point and time.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi, arriving at approximately 7:30 pm.

  • Overnight in Kusadasi
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Ephesus Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast, check out of your hotel around 8:30 am. You’ll be picked up for an enriching full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities and once a major Greek port and cultural center.

Your tour begins with a walk along the Curetes Street, the main avenue of Ephesus, leading you to some of its most remarkable sites. One of the first stops is the Temple of Hadrian, a beautifully preserved structure with intricate reliefs depicting the city’s founding myths. Continuing on, you’ll reach the impressive Great Theater, which could seat up to 25,000 people and is still known for its acoustics. Here, your guide will share stories about the theater’s role in hosting gatherings, dramas, and even gladiatorial contests.

Next, you’ll see the Trajan Fountain, where you can admire its detailed carvings and learn about its significance in the city’s water supply system.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred site nestled on a hillside. This modest stone house is believed to be the place where Mary, mother of Jesus, spent her final years. It remains a pilgrimage site and a place for quiet reflection.

The journey then takes you to the Temple of Artemis. Although only a few columns remain, this once-grand temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a powerful symbol of the city’s importance in ancient times.

Your final stop will be the Isa Bey Mosque, a stunning example of Seljuk architecture from the 14th century, with beautiful courtyards and intricate tile work that reflect the blend of cultures in the region.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

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

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Pick-up and drop-off between the airport and hotel
  • Domestic flight tickets as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights in Istanbul at a Special Class or boutique hotel, including breakfast
  • 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast
  • 2 nights in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
  • Professional, English-speaking guide during the tours
  • Meals as per the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
  • Entrance fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International airfare & airport taxes
  • Visa to enter Turkey
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks with meals.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
  • This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
  • The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
  • Please advise your arrival details at time of booking.
  • Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
  • During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
  • On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.

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3 reviews for 6 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour by Plane

  1. Samuel J

    Thank you very much for your help in arranging our tour in Turkey.
    We had a fantastic time. Everything went well and we are most grateful to have learned so much about Turkey while having fun.

  2. Teresita A

    Safely arrived home now. almost midnight.
    We love the destinations, all. & the hotels & food.
    Many thanks, Bilal.

  3. Patricia e Jerson

    When we decided to go to Turkey we did not how to do it with a lot of doubts.
    Luckly we found in internet One Nacion Travel Agency with a very good price, and flexible schedule with a lot of choices made by internet and WhatsApp. Very easy to organized your program!
    We visited Istambul, Capadocia, Kusadasi Pamucakale and Ephesus! Everything done by plane to optmize time and 3 differents very nice hotels! Very kind and nice guides always on time!!!
    Special thanks for Mr Berber the contact of the agency and the guides. Osay and Mustafa in Capadocia. Josh in Pamukale,
    Amin, and a lovely girl in Stambul that unfortunately we forgot her name!
    We certanly recomend this agency for all that wants to go to Turkey!

    Patricia e Jerson!!!

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