- Save your time with flights between Cappadocia and Ephesus.
- Travel in a small group with a comfortable tour vehicle.
- All flights, transfers, tickets, and some meals are planned for you.
- Try an early morning hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia (optional).
- All domestic flight tickets on the program
- 2-day Cappadocia Guided group tours
- 1 night hotel in Cappadocia with breakfast
- English guiding service during the Cappadocia tours and Ephesus tours
- 1 night hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk with breakfast
- Ephesus Ancient City & Virgin Mary House Tour
- Entrance fees to the sights and musueums in the program
- Lunches at the local restaurant
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking, road tolls and local taxes
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages at lunches
- Unmentioned meals in the inclusions section
- Optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight and other optional activities
- The exact pickup time will be confirmed upon booking.
- Please ensure you arrive at the pickup point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
- We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and bringing a hat, especially during summer when shade may be scarce.
- The tour itinerary may be adjusted to minimize crowding and enhance your experience.
3 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul
Day 1: Flight to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Istanbul & Fully Guided North Cappadocia Tour
Flight to Cappadocia
04:00 – Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. (Pick-up time may vary depending on your hotel and season.)
07:00 – Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. (Departure time may vary based on season and availability.)
08:25 – Arrival at Cappadocia airport. Meet our travel team holding a sign with your name. Transfer to Cappadocia to begin your tour.
North of Cappadocia Tour Highlights
- First, visit Devrent Valley, known for its unique “fairy chimneys.”
- Next, explore Paşabağları (Monk’s Valley), home to striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
- Afterward, stop in Avanos, a charming town famous for its pottery traditions. Here, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Later, continue to the Zelve Open Air Museum, featuring ancient rock-cut churches and Christian settlements.
- Finally, end the tour with a visit to Uçhisar Castle, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Cappadocia.
After the tour, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 2: Fully Guided South Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Izmir
Additional activity 1: Hot air balloon flight is highly recommended; however, please note that the cost of the balloon tour is not included in this package. You can add it through the extra activities section when making your reservation.
Additional activity 2: To capture breathtaking photos with hot air balloons, join a Cappadocia hot air balloon watching tour.
Morning and South Cappadocia Tour
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
09:30: Pick up from your hotel for the South Cappadocia Tour.
South of Cappadocia Tour Highlights
- First, explore the Red Valley, where you’ll discover ancient rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through Güllüdere (Rose Valley).
- Next, visit Çavuşin Village, known for its historic Christian clergy houses and churches.
- After lunch, head to Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into the cliffs.
- Finally, end the day with a visit to an Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge during persecution. These fascinating structures include storage rooms, kitchens, barns, and ventilation channels.
Evening Flight to İzmir
After the tour, transfer to Cappadocia airport for your flight to İzmir via Istanbul (If there is a direct flight between Cappadocia and Izmir, we will use a direct flight based on availability and date.) Upon arrival in İzmir, meet our staff and transfer to your hotel in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Overnight stay in Kusadası/Selcuk.
Day 3: Full-Day Ancient Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour & Flight to Istanbul
Morning and Ephesus Tour
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel.
08:30: Pick-up from the hotel for the Ephesus tour.
Ancient City of Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Begin with a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the Ephesus Ancient City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city globally, offering a glimpse into ancient times. After exploring Ephesus, stop for lunch. Post-lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her last days and a sacred site for Christians and Muslims alike. The tour ends with a visit to the historic İsabey Mosque.
Evening Flight to Istanbul
Following the tour, transfer to İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
19:45 – Flight from Izmir to Istanbul. (Departure time may vary based on availability.)
20:55 – Arrival at an airport in Istanbul. Our travel team will meet you at the exit and transfer you to your hotel.
End of Tour Services
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