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Istanbul
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Airplane
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Group
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15 - 20
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English
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
This 4-day guided tour visits Cappadocia (1 night) and Kusadasi (2 nights). Prices start from $720 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing. Operated by One Nation Travel, a TÜRSAB-licensed (No. A-6073) local tour operator founded in Istanbul in 2008.
Itinerary Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 4-Day Turkey Highlights Tour starting from Kayseri and ending at Izmir Airport. Discover the unique fairy chimneys of Cappadocia at Zelve Open Air Museum and the panoramic Uchisar Castle. Descend into history at Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City, exploring ancient tunnels carved deep into the earth. Fly to the coast to wander the marble streets of Ephesus Ancient City, seeing the Library of Celsus and the sacred House of the Virgin Mary. Your journey concludes in Pamukkale with the white travertines of the Cotton Castle and Hierapolis. This 4-Day Turkey Highlights Tour features expert guides, flights, and VIP transport. An optional hot air balloon ride is available. Book your adventure now!
Highlights
- Zelve Open Air Museum – Fairy chimneys
- Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City – Deep tunnels
- Uchisar Castle – Panoramic viewpoint
- Ephesus Ancient City – Roman ruins
- Library of Celsus – Iconic facade
- House of Virgin Mary – Holy shrine
- Pamukkale Travertines – Thermal pools
- Hierapolis – Ancient city ruins
Route: Cappadocia (1 night) → Kusadasi (2 nights) · Day trips: Izmir, Pamukkale, Ephesus
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport, scheduled no later than 8:30 AM, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Cappadocia to begin your full-day tour. Your first stop is Devrent Valley, known for its lunar-like terrain and fairy chimneys. You will then continue to Paşabağ Valley, also known as Monks Valley, where mushroom-shaped rock formations and former hermitage cells are carved into the soft rock.
You will continue to Avanos, a town on the Red River known for its pottery-making tradition. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, an abandoned cave settlement with dwellings and religious chambers. The final stop is Uçhisar for views of its rock castle. Entry to the castle is not included, but you will have time to photograph the fortress and surrounding valleys. At approximately 4:00 PM, we will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
For the evening, you may choose one optional activity: a Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner, Cappadocia ATV Tour, Cappadocia Horseback Riding tour, or Cappadocia Whirling Dervish Show. These activities are arranged separately and paid locally. Due to timing, you can join only one.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, or Zula 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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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.
You may arrange an optional early-morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, paid locally. Flights require suitable weather and official approval.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be picked up at around 9:30 AM to meet your guide and begin the South Cappadocia tour. Start at Red Valley, known for its rock-cut churches and colored cliffs. You will then walk approximately 5 km through Rose Valley. Continue to Çavuşin Village, an old settlement with abandoned rock houses and churches once used by early Christian clergy.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Pigeon Valley, named for the pigeon houses carved into its cliffs. In the afternoon, visit either Kaymaklı Underground City or Özkonak Underground City. These underground networks were used as shelters by early Christians escaping persecution.
At approximately 3:30 PM, the tour ends and we will transfer you to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late-evening flight to Izmir via Istanbul. On arrival at Izmir Airport, our representative will meet you with a sign bearing your name and transfer you to your hotel in Kuşadası. Overnight in Kuşadası.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 at around 7:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel in Kuşadası and transfer you to the meeting point in Selçuk to join the group. The journey to Pamukkale begins at approximately 8:30 AM and takes about three hours, with a short break en route. On arrival at around 11:45 AM, you will have lunch at a local restaurant before the tour begins.
At approximately 1:00 PM, visit the Cotton Cliffs, where white terraces have formed from calcareous mineral deposits. You will also explore Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city above the travertines. Its main sites include the well-preserved Theatre and the Roman Baths.
After the guided tour, you will have about one hour of free time to explore independently. You may choose to swim in the thermal waters of the Pamukkale Antique Pools, also known as Cleopatra’s Pool. This optional activity is paid locally. Your guide will confirm the meeting point before free time begins. The tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM, followed by the return drive to Kuşadası. You will arrive at your hotel at around 7:30 PM. Overnight in Kuşadası.
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 may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if it is expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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 and hotel check-out in Kuşadası, you will be picked up at around 8:30 AM for a full-day visit to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. You will see the Temple of Hadrian, the Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, where St. Paul once preached, and the Trajan Fountain.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. You will also visit the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where only a few columns remain. Your final stop is İsa Bey Mosque, a 14th-century structure combining Seljuk and Ottoman architectural styles.
The tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM. We will then transfer you to Kuşadası city center, Izmir bus station, or Izmir Airport by 5:00 PM, depending on your onward travel plans.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Arrival transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport
- Domestic flight ticket from Cappadocia to Izmir (via Istanbul)
- Departure transfer to Izmir Airport
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast
- 2 nights in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel including breakfast
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch)
- Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Outbound flight tickets from Izmir (Domestic or International)
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Optional tours mentioned in the program
- Dinners and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Important Notes
With your inquiry, please send your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred room setup, hotel class preference, and whether your dates are flexible by a day or two.
Before domestic flight tickets can be issued, we need each traveler’s full name exactly as printed in the passport, date of birth, passport number, and nationality. The name on the ticket is checked against the passport at the gate.
For pickup arrangements, send your hotel name and address, or your arrival flight number and landing time.
Tour 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.
Room Allocation
- 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.
Flights & Transfers
- 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.
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. We will meet you upon your arrival at either Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV) Airport to start the tour. All necessary ground transportation during the trip is also covered. Please note that the service concludes with a drop-off at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) on the final day. The tour ends at the airport, so you will need to arrange your own onward flight or transportation from there.
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.
Cappadocia offers a variety of extra activities to enhance your experience, all available at an additional cost:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscape. This unforgettable experience provides panoramic views of the fairy chimneys and valleys.
- ATV Tour: Explore the rugged terrain and hidden trails on an exciting ATV (quad bike) tour. It’s a thrilling way to discover the area’s natural beauty off the beaten path.
- Horseback Riding: Enjoy a peaceful horseback ride through the valleys and hills of Cappadocia. Known as the “Land of Beautiful Horses,” this activity offers a unique perspective of the region.
- Whirling Dervish Show: In the evening, immerse yourself in Turkish culture by attending a traditional Whirling Dervish Show. Witness the mesmerizing Sema ceremony, a spiritual dance that has been performed for centuries.
- Turkish Night Show with Dinner: Experience an authentic Turkish Night Show featuring traditional music, folk dances, and belly dancing performances. Enjoy a delicious dinner while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.
- Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience: Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish bath, a unique experience that combines steam, massage, and cleansing rituals.
These activities can be arranged upon request and are not included in the standard tour package. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
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, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.
Overall Trip Rating:
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By Meera L.(Chennai, India)July 1, 2026 Fun family trip with momBooked this 4-day tour for a mother-daughter trip and it was just what we wanted. Murat in Cappadocia was so warm and patient with us, and gave us plenty of time to wander the little markets and shop for souvenirs. We stayed at Heaven Cave Hotel and the Derici Hotel, both clean and comfy after long days out. Ephesus and Pamukkale were both stunning, though the walking got a bit tiring in the heat. Loved that we got time to just sit, chat and take photos together. Some early starts, but honestly worth it. Thank you One Nation Travel for a trip we will keep talking about.Date of Experience: July 22, 2026
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View Featured Hotels (7)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
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