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Istanbul
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Airplane
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Group
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15 - 25
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English
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
Overview
Discover Turkey’s most iconic destinations on this 3-day tour with convenient flights from Istanbul. Explore Pamukkale’s dazzling travertine terraces, Ephesus’s ancient wonders, and Cappadocia’s unique fairy chimneys and underground cities. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transportation for a stress-free adventure. Book your 3-day Turkey adventure today for an unforgettable journey!
Highlights:
- Walk on the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus
- Discover Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and underground cities
- Stay in a charming cave hotel for a unique experience
- Flights, transfers, and accommodations included
Tour Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 AM and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Denizli, departing between 6:00 and 8:00 AM. Upon arrival at Denizli Airport, you will be met and transferred to Pamukkale, where you will join your professional tour guide to begin a full-day tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
At approximately 10:45 AM, your first stop will be Karahayit, where you will see the famous Red Springs, renowned for their healing properties. At around 11:45 AM, you will proceed to Pamukkale to explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. Highlights of this visit include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantine Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and the Theatre.
You will enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant. After lunch, you’ll have approximately 60 minutes of free time to explore the natural beauty of the Pamukkale Travertines on your own. You may also choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense), relaxing in the same thermal waters that Cleopatra is believed to have bathed in.
You will regroup with your guide and have the unique experience of walking barefoot down the famous travertine terraces, feeling the soft limestone underfoot.
After the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM for check-in. Once settled, the evening is yours to relax or explore the town at your leisure.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel before 8:30 AM. You will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin a full-day tour of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that became a major cultural and commercial center in its time. Highlights of your visit include the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. Next, you will pass by the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though only remnants of the structure remain today.
Then, visit the beautiful Isa Bey Mosque, an exquisite example of Seljuk architecture.
After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your late evening flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. Upon arrival, a representative holding a sign with your name will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
For an optional early morning activity, you can book a Hot Air Balloon Ride to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity is available at an additional cost.
After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up for a full-day Cappadocia tour. The first stop is Devrent Valley, a surreal landscape filled with unique rock formations. Next, head to Avanos Village, a charming town renowned for its pottery and handicrafts.
The tour continues to the Zelve Open Air Museum, a historic monastic retreat from the 9th to the 13th centuries, where early Christians lived in rock-carved houses and churches. It provides a rugged and authentic glimpse into their lives.
Following this, visit Uchisar Castle, a magnificent natural rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia’s valleys.
After a morning of sightseeing, enjoy a lunch break at a traditional Turkish restaurant, savoring the unique flavors of Cappadocia’s local cuisine.
In the afternoon, the tour concludes with a visit to Kaymakli Underground City, an intricate network of rock-carved tunnels and chambers used as shelters by early Christians.
At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your departure flight to Istanbul, scheduled between 7:00 and 10:00 PM. End of Service and Tours.
Important Note: Transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.
Includes/Excludes
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (available only for hotels on the European side).
- Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul to Denizli, Izmir to Kayseri, and Kayseri to Istanbul.
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as per the itinerary, including breakfast (B) and lunch (L).
- Entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drop-off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul upon return.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa to enter Turkey.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not explicitly mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Important notes
- 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.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
- You can swim in the Antique pool in Pamukkale. However, please note that there is an extra charge that you will have to pay directly at your own expense before entry to the pools. This entrance fee to the pools is not covered as part of your tour. Please note that you must bring your own towel, swimsuit etc. if you need to use the pools.
- The normal arrival time in Istanbul at the end of your tour is between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. If you plan to book your international return flight on the same day, we recommend choosing a flight that departs no earlier than 1:30 AM the following morning to avoid missing it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. This covers pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport, as well as all airport-hotel transfers throughout the tour. However, please note that when you return to Istanbul at the end of the tour, the service will conclude at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Transfer to your hotel or chosen address from the airport will not be provided, so you will need to arrange this on your own.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
On domestic flights in Turkey, the luggage allowance is 15 kg (33 lbs) per person for checked baggage. For carry-on luggage, you are allowed one piece weighing up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) per person. If your total luggage weight per person is within these limits, you should be fine.
Please note that any excess luggage weight over 15 kg for checked baggage will incur additional charges by the airlines. These extra charges are not included in the tour price and are your responsibility to pay directly to the airline at the time of check-in. We recommend packing accordingly to avoid any unexpected fees.
Your luggage is your own responsibility throughout the tour. Please ensure that you handle any issues related to overweight or excess baggage directly with the airlines.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets—which are non-refundable—will be deducted from your paid balance, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
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By Mandy L.(USA)June 11, 2025 Unforgettable Journey Through Turkey’s Most Iconic Sites!Just came back from the 3-day Pamukkale, Ephesus & Cappadocia tour from Istanbul — absolutely incredible! Everything ran so smoothly, the guides were super friendly and informative, and each stop was just breathtaking. Loved the hot air balloon in Cappadocia! Highly recommend if you want to see Turkey’s highlights in a short time.Date of Experience: April 18, 2025
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