8 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Antalya and Cappadocia Tours

8 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Antalya and Cappadocia Tours

Istanbul to Ephesus Pamukkale Antalya & Cappadocia Tour Package
Day 1 – Istanbul  –  Ephesus Tour
07.00 – Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
(Flight departure time may change according to season and availability)
08.00 – Arrival to Izmir Airport. Met on arrival with your name signed by our travel team and drove to Ephesus Ancient City. you will meet with your professional and knowledgeable local tour guide.
Ancient Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour
You will first visit the Temple of Artemis which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Our next stop will be Ephesus ancient city. You are going to visit the world-famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well-preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, we are going to have a break for lunch. After lunch, you are going to visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. That is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Afterward, you are going to visit the Isabey Mosque. At the end of the Ephesus tour, transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Day 2 – Pamukkale Tour
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel.
07:30 – Pick up from the hotel and meet with the local tour guide. Drive to Pamukkale for the Pamukkale Calcium Terraces & Ancient City of Hierapolis tour.
Ancient Hierapolis & Pamukkale Tour 
We will visit Pamukkale (Hierapolis), one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. Hierapolis Ancient City, the Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, and Byzantine Gate. Calcium Terraces, The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 °C / 102 °F containing calcium bicarbonate.
** Swimming in ancient thermal spring pool of Pamukkale is possible with an extra charge if you are planning to swim please bring your swimming suits with you.
At the end of the Pamukkale tour, check into the hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 3 – Pamukkale – Antalya
Breakfast and check out from the hotel. Free Time. Pick up from the hotel and service to Denizli bus station and bus transportation to Antalya. the bus duration takes 4 hours. Upon arrival to Antalya. Met on arrival by our travel team and transferred to the hotel. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 4 – Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 – Pick up from the hotel and meet with the local tour guide.
Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Your Antalya journey begins with a hotel pickup at 09:30 AM. We’ll start with a breathtaking ride on the Tunektepe Cable Car (If the cable car is closed, we will take you on the Panoramic boat tour), offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the city below. Next, enjoy an hour at the peaceful Duden Waterfall, where you’ll explore the lush surroundings and savor a lunch amid nature.
Our journey continues to the Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall, a unique spot where the river meets the sea in a spectacular display. Finally, we’ll head to Kaleici, Antalya’s charming old town, filled with winding streets and historic architecture. Our guides will enrich your experience with stories of Antalya’s past before we bring you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of this remarkable city.

Day 5 – Antalya
Optional Tour: You can join our Antalya boat trip for a swim, relax, and visit the Antalya bays. Please ask us the price.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is your leisure day to relax on famous Antalya beaches and explore Antalya’s old town. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 6 – Antalya – Cappadocia
Breakfast and Check out from the hotel. Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Antalya airport for a flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Cappadocia Center. Check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Note: Please note that if there is no direct flight from Antalya to Cappadocia on your travel dates then we use a connection flight via Istanbul to Cappadocia.

Day 7 –  North Cappadocia Tour
Optional Tour: We highly recommend you add a Hot Air Balloon flight for sunrise in this morning.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09.30 – You will be picked up from the hotel and meet your professional local tour guide to begin your fully guided tour of North Cappadocia.
Guided North of Cappadocia Tour
Your guided tour starts with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique ‘fairy chimneys‘ in the Cappadocia zone. Our next stop will be Pasbaglari. You will visit the Pasabag and Monk’s Valley to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After that visit, we are going to drive to the famous Avanos town. Avanos will be also our lunch stop. We will have lunch at the local restaurant. After our lunch, you are going to visit the beautiful Goreme Panaromoci View, Zelve Open Air Museum where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Finally towards the end of the south of Cappadocia day tour before returning to your hotel, you are going to visit the natural famous Uchisar Castle. The next stop will be your hotel. You will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 – South Cappadocia Tour – Flight Back to Istanbul
You will have breakfast at the hotel & Check out from the hotel in Cappadocia.
09:30 – You will be collected right from your hotel by our travel team for a fully guided South of Cappadocia sightseeing tour.
Guided South of Cappadocia Tour
Meet with your local tour guide and your tourist guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Our tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to discover the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Gulludere Rose Valley. Our next visit point will be Cavusin Village. Cavusin village is very famous for its houses and churches of the Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch at the local restaurant around noon. After lunch drive to Pigeon Valley and after the visiting Pigeon Valley, continue to drive to one of the most famous  Underground Cities. You will visit the  Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self-sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crops, rooms, kitchens, barns, & ventilation channels. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
19.30 – Flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia.
(Please note that flight departure time can be changed according to availability)
20.45 – Arrival back to Istanbul. End of our tour services.