9-Day Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia and Ankara Tour

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour. Visit the magnificent 圣索菲亚大教堂, the stunning 蓝色清真寺, 以及历史 赛马场, once the center of Byzantine life.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the 托普卡帕宫, residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, and end the day at the colorful 大巴扎.
At the end of the tour, around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Istanbul. Around 8:30 am, you will be picked up for a half-day tour. Begin with a visit to the lively 香料市场, where exotic spices, teas, and local delights are sold.

Then, embark on a scenic 博斯普鲁斯海峡游轮. During the cruise, you will enjoy spectacular views of Istanbul’s skyline and waterfront. Along the way, you will see several iconic landmarks from the boat, including the elegant 多尔玛巴赫切宫, 宏伟 贝勒贝伊宫, the historic 鲁梅利要塞 (Rumeli Hisarı), the romantic 少女之塔 (Kız Kulesi), and the famous 博斯普鲁斯海峡大桥. Please note these sites are viewed panoramically from the cruise, not visited inside.

At the end of the cruise, around 1:00 pm, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Pamukkale. Around 10:30 am, you will be picked up for a full-day tour. Visit the dazzling 棉花堡石灰华 以及古城 希拉波利斯, including the 剧院, 墓地, 罗马浴场, Temple of Apollo, ， 和 钚.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Later, you will have free time to swim in the Antique Pools (Cleopatra’s Pool).
At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred by road to Kusadasi (approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kusadasi. Around 8:30 am, you will be picked up for a full-day guided tour of 以弗所, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Highlights include the 塞尔苏斯图书馆, 大剧院, 哈德良神庙, ， 和 图拉真喷泉.

After lunch, visit the 圣母玛利亚之家 以及 阿耳忒弥斯神庙.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight via Istanbul to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

You may start your day with an unforgettable 卡帕多奇亚日出热气球之旅, offering breathtaking views of the region’s unique landscape from above. Please note that this activity is optional and available at an additional cost.

After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your full-day North Cappadocia tour.

The tour begins with a visit to 德文伦特谷, also known as “Imagination Valley,” where natural rock formations resemble animals and various shapes. This valley offers incredible photo opportunities and introduces you to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.

Next, continue to Pasabag Valley (Monk’s Valley), one of the most iconic spots in Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys with double and even triple rock caps. Your guide will share stories of how hermit monks once lived in these unusual formations.

Proceed to 阿瓦诺斯, a town along the Kızılırmak (Red River) renowned for its pottery tradition dating back to the Hittites. You will visit a pottery workshop, where you can watch a demonstration and even try your hand at the potter’s wheel.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the area before continuing your exploration.

In the afternoon, visit the 泽尔维露天博物馆, an ancient monastic settlement spread across three valleys. Zelve was inhabited until the 1950s and today stands as an open-air museum showcasing rock-carved dwellings, chapels, and monasteries. Walking among its tunnels and caves offers a unique insight into the daily life of the past communities of Cappadocia.

Finally, head to 乌奇萨尔城堡, the highest point in Cappadocia, providing panoramic views of valleys filled with fairy chimneys and volcanic formations.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 9:30 am, you will be picked up for the South Cappadocia tour. Visit the 红谷 and hike through the beautiful 玫瑰谷, famous for its colorful rock formations and cave churches. Continue to 卡武辛村, known for its historic rock houses and churches. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the scenic 鸽子谷, then explore one of Cappadocia’s remarkable underground cities — either 卡伊马克勒地下城 或者 奥兹科纳克地下城. At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to the bus terminal for your local intercity bus to Ankara (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival in Ankara in the evening, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Ankara.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 9:00 am, you will be picked up for a full-day guided tour of Ankara. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, showcasing treasures from prehistoric to Ottoman times. Continue to the 阿塔图尔克陵墓, the resting place of Turkey’s founding father. After lunch, explore the historic Ankara Castle and its old citadel district.
At the end of the tour, around 3:00 pm, you will be transferred to Ankara Airport for your evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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