6 Days Best of Turkey Heritage Tour
6 Days Turkey Package Tour
Unveil Turkey’s ancient wonders and surreal landscapes in 6 days—Ephesus to Cappadocia—with flights, expert guides, and curated historical tours.
Tour Overview
Uncover the soul of ancient Anatolia in just 6 days with this expertly crafted tour package. From the marble avenues of Ephesus to the sky-carved valleys of Cappadocia, this journey offers the perfect blend of archaeological wonders, thermal beauty, and surreal landscapes—all organized for your comfort and ease.
- Explore 7 remarkable destinations in just 6 days: Ephesus, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Priene, Miletus, Didyma & Cappadocia
- Perfect for history lovers and cultural travelers who want to see more than just the highlights
- Includes domestic flights, boutique hotels, expert guides, and all transfers
- Optional experiences: Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Cleopatra Pool swim in Pamukkale
- Small group tour format for a more personal and immersive experience
If you want to go beyond the surface and connect with the true spirit of Turkey, this in-depth tour is your gateway to the past, present, and wonder.
Tour Itinerary
Fly to Izmir from Istanbul & Full Day Ephesus Tour
Meal: Lunch
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer you to the airport.
07:00 ─ Fly from Istanbul to Izmir. (Flight times may vary based on season and availability.)
08:10 ─ Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be transferred to Ephesus to meet your professional tour guide and begin the full-day tour.
- Temple of Artemis – Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and completed over 120 years.
- Ephesus Ancient City – A remarkably preserved Greco-Roman city featuring:
- Celsus Library – A monumental ancient library facade that once held over 12,000 scrolls.
- Great Theater – A massive amphitheater with 25,000 seats used for plays and public gatherings.
- Temple of Hadrian – A beautifully detailed temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
- Trajan Fountain, Scholastica Baths, Agora, Marble Street, and Love House
- House of Virgin Mary – Believed to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus. A revered pilgrimage site for both Christians and Muslims.
- Isa Bey Mosque – A 14th-century Seljuk mosque blending early Ottoman and Anatolian architecture, located near the ancient Basilica of St. John.
16:00 ─ Ephesus tour ends.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Full Day Pergamon Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 ─ After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the meeting point where the full-day Pergamon tour begins.
- Acropolis of Pergamon – One of the most powerful cities of the Hellenistic world, built dramatically on a hilltop with panoramic views over the surrounding plains.
- Temple of Trajan – A stunning Roman temple dedicated to Emperor Trajan, showcasing imperial grandeur with Corinthian columns.
- Library of Pergamon – Once the second-largest library in the ancient world, rivaling Alexandria, with over 200,000 scrolls.
- Theater of Pergamon – The steepest ancient theater in the world, with a capacity of 10,000 people and spectacular views.
- Zeus Altar (Site) – Though now housed in Berlin, the original altar platform remains visible, symbolizing Pergamon’s architectural mastery.
- Temple of Dionysus – Built on terraces near the theater, it reflects the city’s rich cultural and religious life.
- Asklepion – The most famous ancient medical center, home to early psychiatric and holistic treatments. This site once treated patients with water, music, and dreams, and trained notable physicians like Galen.
16:00 ─ Pergamon tour ends.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:00 ─ After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kuşadası and transferred to Selçuk to board the bus to Pamukkale.
08:30 ─ Departure from Selçuk. The scenic journey takes approximately 3 hours with a short break on the way.
11:45 ─ Arrival in Pamukkale.
13:00 ─ Your guided tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis begins.
- Pamukkale Travertines – Known as the “Cotton Castle,” these stunning white terraces are formed by mineral-rich thermal waters flowing from natural springs.
- Hierapolis Ancient City – A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring:
- Theater – A well-preserved Roman theater with a capacity of over 12,000 spectators.
- Necropolis – The largest ancient cemetery in Asia Minor, with over 1,200 tombs and sarcophagi.
- Roman Bath Complex – Used as a healing center with impressive stone architecture.
- Frontinus Street and Byzantine Gate – The original colonnaded main street of the city.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool (Optional) – Swim among ancient marble columns in this thermal pool believed to have healing properties. Entry fee not included.
16:00 ─ Pamukkale tour ends. You will have time to rest or take a final look at the site before departure.
19:00 ─ Arrival at your hotel in Kuşadası and check-in.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Full Day Priene, Miletus, and Didyma Tour & Fly to Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 ─ After breakfast and checkout, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kuşadası and transferred to the meeting point for your full-day guided tour.
- Priene Ancient City – A fine example of Hellenistic city planning, featuring:
- Temple of Athena – Designed by Pythius, the architect of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
- Theater – Carved into the hillside with seating for 6,500 spectators.
- Bouleuterion, Agora, Temple of Zeus, and the House of Alexander the Great
- Miletus Ancient City – One of the oldest and most important Ionian cities:
- Great Theater – A massive Roman-era structure seating over 15,000 people.
- Baths of Faustina, Agora, and ruins of ancient harbor structures.
- Didyma Ancient Sanctuary – Home to the second-largest temple of the ancient world:
- Temple of Apollo – Known for its colossal columns and unfinished grandeur.
- Medusa Head Relief – One of the oldest and most iconic mythological carvings in Anatolia.
17:00 ─ Tour ends and you will be transferred to Izmir Airport.
─ You will fly from Izmir to Kayseri or Nevşehir via Istanbul (direct flights will be arranged if available).
─ Upon arrival at the airport, our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Full Day North of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour)
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Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
09:00 ─ After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the meeting point where your professional tour guide will welcome you.
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) – Famous for its whimsical fairy chimneys shaped like animals and people. A surreal landscape that inspires creativity and great photography.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley) – Home to some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, including three-headed formations and ancient cave dwellings once used by monks.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop – This charming town along the Kızılırmak River is known for its traditional pottery workshops. Witness the ancient art of pottery making from local artisans.
- Zelve Open-Air Museum – A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut churches, monasteries, and chapels adorned with 10th–13th century frescoes.
- Uchisar Castle (panoramic view) – The highest natural point in Cappadocia, offering panoramic views over the valleys and fairy chimneys below.
17:00 ─ The North Cappadocia tour ends. You will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Full Day South of Cappadocia Tour (Yellow Tour) & Fly to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
09:00 ─ After breakfast and checkout from your hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the tour starting point for the last full day of exploration.
- Red Valley – Famous for its red-tinged volcanic rock formations, this valley offers stunning views and is one of Cappadocia’s most photogenic landscapes—especially under the morning sun.
- Cavusin Village – An old Greek village known for its rock-cut dwellings, abandoned cave homes, and the Church of St. John the Baptist, one of the oldest cave churches in the region.
- Ozkonak Underground City – One of the largest and deepest underground cities in Cappadocia. Discover ancient ventilation shafts, stone doors, and interconnected tunnels used by early Christians as a refuge.
- Pigeon Valley – A long and scenic valley named after the pigeon houses carved into its cliffs. A tranquil hiking spot stretching between Göreme and Uçhisar, full of panoramic beauty and mystical ambiance.
17:00 ─ The South Cappadocia tour ends. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
20:30 ─ Flight from Kayseri or Nevşehir to Istanbul. (Flight time may vary depending on availability and seasonal operation.)
21:50 ─ Upon landing in Istanbul, our team will welcome you at the airport.
─ You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Your 6 Days In-Depth Exploration Tour Package ends with wonderful memories.
What's Included
Included
- All Internal flight tickets
- All accommodation as per the itinerary
- 5-nights hotel with breakfast
- Professional tour guide on the tours
- All transportations as mentioned in the program
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
- All transportations in the tours
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunch
- Dinners
- Entrance to the antique pool in Pamukkale
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please mention it in the "Additional Request" section at checkout.
We’ll do our best, but your booking will be made at one of the listed hotels or a similar-quality option based on availability.
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Domestic flights include 15 kg of checked luggage + 8 kg cabin allowance per person. Extra luggage fees are the traveler’s responsibility.
- Flights from Izmir to Cappadocia and from Cappadocia to Istanbul may be direct or connected via Istanbul, depending on airline availability. Direct flights will be arranged if available.
- Guided tours are conducted by licensed, English-speaking local guides with expert knowledge of each region’s history and culture.
- Entrance fees to all mentioned historical sites and museums are included, except for optional experiences.
- Swimming in Cleopatra Pool in Pamukkale is optional and has an additional entrance fee.
- Hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia are optional. Due to high demand, early booking is strongly recommended to secure availability and favorable pricing.
More Details
Your journey begins before the sun has fully risen over Istanbul’s skyline. With your suitcase in hand and curiosity in your heart, you take off into a 6-day adventure through the beating heart of Anatolia—where myth, empire, and timeless landscapes come together.
In Ephesus, you walk down marble streets once trodden by saints and emperors. In Pergamon, you stand atop high acropolises that once ruled the Aegean. You explore the healing temples of Asklepion, where ancient medicine first took form.
Then, the snow-white terraces of Pamukkale welcome you with their healing waters and Roman ruins. You continue to the quiet, sun-baked ruins of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, each with its own forgotten legend and god.
But nothing prepares you for the surreal world of Cappadocia. Here, the Earth looks as if it was shaped by dreams. You descend into underground cities, hike through painted valleys, and if you’re lucky—and you’ve booked ahead—you might rise into the skies in a hot air balloon at dawn, floating silently over the land that once echoed with cave churches and caravan footsteps.
After 6 unforgettable days, you return to Istanbul, your camera full and your heart fuller—with stories that span empires, landscapes that defy reality, and memories that feel like legend.
My wife and I spent 6 days with Toursce travel group traveling to some of the well-known tourist spots in turkey. Although that was a somewhat difficult summer for tourism in this season, all the arrangements had been carefully made and were completely followed always on time. Local tour guides were excellent, all travel arrangements and accommodations were very good. Pretravel correspondence was always answered promptly and helpfully by Tuna, who was also responsible for the planning for 6 days.
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