4-Day Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul (Domestic Flights Included)

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 an optional extra, book an early morning 热气球之旅 and experience breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an additional cost.

After breakfast at the hotel, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day’s activities. The tour starts with a visit to the 红谷, where you will explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the 玫瑰谷 (Gulludere Vadisi).

Next, you will visit 卡武辛村, known for its historical houses and churches of Christian clergymen. Around noon, there will be a break for lunch. After lunch, you will drive to 鸽子谷 (Guvercinlik Vadisi) to enjoy its stunning scenery.

In the afternoon, you will visit either the 卡伊马克勒地下城 或者 奥兹科纳克地下城, where early Christians once lived to escape persecution. This marks the end of your full-day tour.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, a representative holding your name sign will be there to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. 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 your full-day tour of 以弗所. You will explore the ruins of this ancient Greek city, which later became a significant center of its era. Your visit includes the 哈德良神庙, the majestic 大剧院, 以及 图拉真喷泉, showcasing the grandeur of Roman architecture.

After lunch, you will visit the 圣母玛利亚之家, where it is believed she spent her last years. You will then pass by the 阿耳忒弥斯神庙, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though only a few remnants remain today. Following this, you will visit the 伊萨贝清真寺, a stunning example of Seljuk architecture.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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 first gather. The journey to 棉花堡 starts from Selcuk at 8:30 am, with a drive of approximately 3 hours. After 1.5 hours of travel, there will be a short 10-minute stop for a restroom break.

Upon arrival in Pamukkale around 11:45 am, the group will first have lunch. After lunch, at around 1:00 pm, your guided tour of the 棉花堡石灰华 和 希拉波利斯 area will begin, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will visit the famous 棉花崖, one of the world’s natural wonders, formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Your tour will also include visits to significant historical landmarks such as the 墓地, 罗马浴场, 多米提安门, Latrina, Oil Factory, 弗朗蒂努斯街, 集市, Byzantine Gate, 特里顿喷泉, 大教堂, Apollo Temple, 钚, 以及 剧院.

At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. If you wish, you may choose to swim in the 棉花堡古董泳池 (optional and at your own expense). The tour guide will inform you of the exact meeting point and time.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Depending on flight availability, your departure will be scheduled for the late evening, typically between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. This concludes our services and tours.

请注意： Drop-off transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the price.