Day 1 - Fly to İzmir from Istanbul & Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Meal: Lunch
04:00 am Our service will come to your hotel in Istanbul to pick you up to fly to Izmir. (The pick-up time can change according to the flight and hotel location.)
07:00 – Fly to Izmir from the airport in Istanbul. (The flight time can change according to the availability.)
08:10 – Arrival at Izmir Airport.
Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, our staff will welcome you by your name sign.
Transfer to the first destination of your first day with us.
- The first visiting place on 5 days Turkey tour is the Temple of Artemis. Here, people worshiped many different beliefs.
- Afterward, we will drive to Ephesus Ancient City. This site dates back to 6000 BC and belongs to Roman, Greek, and Turkish cities in different periods. You will enjoy walking on the marble street.
- You will have a break for lunch.
- House of Virgin Mary is a small place that fills with green, relaxing, breathing and inviting to meditation.
16:00 ─ Ephesus tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Staying overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 2 - Full Day Pamukkale Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:00 am – After breakfast, our staff will come to your hotel for the transfer.
Transfer to Pamukkale. The trip will take three hours.
Upon your arrival in Pamukkale, you will have lunch at the local restaurant.
- 5 days Turkey tour itinerary continues by visiting Pamukkale.
- First of all, you will have a chance to see the cotton cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world, where you will be completely attracted. These are also known as Pamukkale travertines.
- We will also visit Hierapolis Ancient City known as Holy City because of the presence of the temples and religious structures it contains.
- After visiting this beautiful place, you will have free time to explore anywhere on your own.
- Of course, in this way you can swim in Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool for an extra fee. Please don’t forget to bring your swimming suites if you want to swim. The pool is a healing center.
16:00 ─ Pamukkale tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel in Pamukkale.
Staying overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 3 - Transfer to Cappadocia from Pamukkale Stopever Konya
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, our staff will come to your hotel for the transfer to Cappadocia from Pamukkale to Konya. It will take approx 10 hours. We will stop in Konya in the center for your needs. You can visit the Mevlana Museum on your own and have lunch.
Arrival in Cappadocia and check into the hotel.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 - Full Day North Cappadocia Tour
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
09:30 am ─ After breakfast, our travel team will come to your hotel.
Transfer to the Cappadocia tour area.
- Then, the spectacular tour will begin through Devrent Valley, where you will see the unique fairy chimneys.
- Then the following address is Pasabag Monks Valley. You will take extremely fantastic photographs of the unique rock-carved churches where the earlier Christians lived.
- After all, we drive to Avanos & Goreme panoramic, the pottery production center in which clay, from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and the local economy.
- We will have a break for lunch here.
- Afterward, we will visit Zelve Open Air Museum. It is a Christian center in the early years of the Middle Ages was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th Centuries.
- At the end of the spectacular Cappadocia Turkey tour, we will see the natural castle of Uchisar, where you can see the whole Goreme from the top.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Full Day South Cappadocia Tour & Fly to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
09:30 am ─ After breakfast, our travel team will come to your hotel.
Transfer to the Cappadocia tour area.
- The first place on 5 days Turkey tour is Red Valley on the last day. There are so many interesting caves to explore! Some caves have a really nice carved interior, used to be a church in the past.
- The next address is Cavusin Village one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia and admires hundreds of cave dwellings carved into the cliff sides.
- After a break for lunch, we will drive to Pigeon Valley which is one of the main touristic attractions in Goreme. The path through the valley offers spectacular views of the natural cliffs and the man-made caves and passes through a few tunnels carved into the rock.
- The final address on the Turkey tour is Underground City where you can find the longest tunnels were carved.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour ends.
Transfer to the airport.
19:30 ─ Fly from Cappadocia to Istanbul. (Flight time is changeable according to the availability.)
20:50 ─ Arrival at Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Our staff will welcome you at the airport and we will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
5 Days Turkey tour which includes Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia ends.
Vivian –
We had an amazing time on the 5-day Turkey tour from Istanbul! The itinerary was well-planned and covered stunning locations like Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia. The tour guides were knowledgeable and made each site visit enriching. Accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located. Highlights included exploring the ancient ruins, soaking in the thermal pools, and witnessing the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia. The optional hot air balloon ride was a spectacular experience. Everything was well-organized, making for a hassle-free and memorable trip. Highly recommended!
Nur Nasirah –
The 5-day Turkey tour from ToursCE was a fantastic experience! The itinerary was well-planned, covering Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia with knowledgeable guides providing rich historical context. Transfers were smooth and timely, and the accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located. Highlights included the mesmerizing white terraces of Pamukkale, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia. Optional activities like the hot air balloon ride were unforgettable. This tour is a perfect way to explore Turkey’s diverse attractions efficiently and comfortably. Highly recommended!
Parul –
I had an amazing time on the Turkey tour on my vacation! The itinerary was packed with highlights, including Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia, all of which were breathtaking. The tour was very well-organized, with seamless transfers and knowledgeable guides who made the history and culture come alive. The accommodations were comfortable and clean, and the included meals were delicious. The optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Turkey’s diverse attractions.