Small Group 4 Day Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour with Flights

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am and transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir, scheduled between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Cappadocia, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia.

你的第一站将是 德文伦特谷, where you will marvel at the unique fairy chimneys and surreal rock formations. Next, you will visit 帕夏巴格谷（僧侣谷）, renowned for its iconic mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Following this, you’ll drive to the city of 阿瓦诺斯, famous for its centuries-old pottery-making tradition along the banks of the Kizilirmak River.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, the tour continues to the Zelve Open-Air Museum, where you’ll explore ancient cave dwellings and churches that reflect the region’s rich monastic history. Toward the end of your tour, you’ll have approximately 15 minutes of free time to capture panoramic photos of the stunning 乌奇萨城堡 from the outside.

After the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For extra activities, you can choose one from the following options: a traditional Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner, ，一个 2小时全地形车之旅, ，一个 2-hour horseback riding tour through the valleys, or attend a 1小时旋转舞表演. Please note that all activities are available at an additional cost, and you can join only one due to time constraints.

For an optional extra, consider booking an early morning 热气球之旅 to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an additional cost.

After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. The tour starts with a visit to the stunning 红谷, where you’ll embark on a scenic hike of approximately 5 km through the 玫瑰谷 (Güllüdere Vadisi), known for its striking rock formations and ancient rock-cut churches.

Next, you will explore 恰武辛村, famous for its historical houses and churches once inhabited by Christian clergymen. After exploring the village, you will break for lunch around noon.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to 鸽子谷 (Güvercinlik Vadisi), named after the numerous pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic rocks. In the afternoon, you will explore one of the region’s fascinating underground cities, either the Kaymaklı Underground City 或者 Özkonak Underground City, where early Christians once took refuge to escape persecution.

After the tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be picked up around 9:30 am to join the full-day Green Tour of Cappadocia. The day begins with a visit to Esentepe, offering a stunning panoramic view of 格雷梅. This spot is perfect for capturing the enchanting landscape of the Göreme Valley.

Next, the tour takes you to the 德林库尤地下城, a remarkably well-preserved subterranean complex dating back to the Hittites and later utilized by early Christians. This ancient city, with its intricate design—including stables, kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms—provides a unique glimpse into historical survival strategies.

Following this, you will explore the 伊拉拉谷, where you embark on a scenic 4 km hike. This beautiful valley, dotted with small churches from the early Christian period, is a peaceful haven with a meandering stream and the gentle sounds of nature. After the hike, enjoy a delightful lunch in Belisirma Village, situated charmingly by the river.

The adventure continues with a visit to the 13th-century 塞利梅寺. The tour’s final stop is at 亚普拉基萨尔, known for its breathtaking panoramic views and as a filming location for the famous “Star Wars” movie.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred to Izmir Airport for your late evening flight to Istanbul, departing between 7:00 – 10:00 pm. The flight to Istanbul takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. END OF OUR SERVICE AND TOURS.

After breakfast at the hotel around 8:30 am, you will be picked up to meet your tour guide and begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day’s activities before heading to the first stop, the 阿耳忒弥斯神庙, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Next, you will explore the renowned 希腊罗马城市以弗所, the most well-preserved ancient city in the world. Walk along its marble streets, visit ancient temples, and marvel at structures like the grand 塞尔苏斯图书馆.

After this exploration, you will take a break for lunch. Following lunch, the tour continues to the 圣母玛利亚之家, a revered site believed to be where Mary spent her final days. This site holds religious significance for both Christians and Muslims.

Next, you will visit the 伊萨贝清真寺, a beautiful example of Seljuk architecture.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to İzmir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Departure times may vary depending on flight availability, typically between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. End of our services and tours.

Please Note: Transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is 未包含 in the tour price.