9 Days Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour

Meal: No Meal

When you arrive at an airport in Istanbul, our staff will welcome you at the airport.
Transfer you to the hotel in Istanbul.

You can rest after the tiring flight. Or you can explore the city on your own.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

08:30 ─ After having breakfast at the hotel, our staff will come to pick you up. And you will be transferred to the first destination of the Istanbul city tour.

Here’s a shortlist about some of Istanbul’s most popular tourist destinations:

1. Hagia Sophia: Once a church, then a mosque, Hagia Sophia is a architectural marvel that has spanned centuries and empires. Its massive dome and beautiful mosaics are a must-see.
2. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque): Famous for its dazzling blue Iznik tiles, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an active mosque and a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.
3. Hippodrome: A former chariot racing stadium, the Hippodrome is now a park with obelisks and statues that harken back to the Roman and Byzantine eras.
4. Grand Bazaar: This enormous covered market is a shopper’s paradise, with hundreds of stalls selling carpets, jewelry, spices, and more. Be prepared to bargain!
5. Topkapi Palace: The opulent Topkapi Palace was the home of Ottoman sultans for centuries. Visitors can explore the grand halls, courtyards, and treasury, and get a glimpse into the lives of Ottoman royalty.

17:00 ─ The Istanbul old city tour will be over.
You will be transferred to your hotels.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time to explore the town until tour pick-up time.

12:30/13:00 ─ Our staff will come to pick you up. And you will be transferred to the boat for lunch and a sightseeing cruise on Bosphorus between Europe & Asia continents.

Bosphorus cruise (cruise between Europe and Asia): just take a seat on our boat and get your camera ready for the best view of Istanbul’s landmarks from the sea (from the boat only, no interior visit). You will have a sea view of the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, old mansions and old Pasha villas, Rumeli Hisari Fortress, and Istanbul city.

17:00 ─ Bosphorus Cruise tour ends.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Meal: Lunch

04:00 ─ After the checkout from the hotel, our driver will come to your hotel.
You will be transferred to the airport.
07:00 ─ Flying to Izmir from Istanbul. (Please note that flight departure and arrival time may change according to season)
08:00 ─ Landing to the Izmir Airport.
When you will arrive at Izmir, our staff will welcome you and transferred to Ephesus Ancient City.

1. Marble Streets: Walk the same paths as ancient Greeks and Romans along these grand avenues.
2. The Odeon: A smaller theater used for musical performances and poetry readings.
3. The Agora: A bustling marketplace where people came to shop and socialize. There are two agoras in Ephesus, the State Agora and the Commercial Agora.
4. The Temple of Hadrian: An impressive temple dedicated to the Roman emperor Hadrian.
5. The Monumental Fountains: Once a vital source of water for the city, these fountains are now impressive ruins.
6. The Library of Celsius: An iconic two-storied library facade, originally built to house scrolls and important documents.
7. The Great Amphitheatre: A massive theater that could seat up to 25,000 spectators.
8. The Roman Baths: Public bathhouses where people went to socialize, bathe, and exercise.
9. House of Virgin Mary: A small house believed by some to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
10. Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although all that remains today are ruins.
11. Isabey Mosque: A 14th-century mosque built on the site of an earlier Byzantine church.

16:00 ─ The Ephesus tour will be over.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Kusadasi.

Stay overnight in Kusadasi.

Meal: Lunch

08:00 ─ You will be picked up from the hotel in Kusadasi.
Transfer to Pamukkale.

1. Pamukkale Terraces: These otherworldly white travertine terraces cascade down a hillside, forming natural pools. Visitors can walk barefoot on the calcium pools, enjoying the warm water.
2. Hierapolis Ancient City: Located on top of the white terraces, Hierapolis was a Roman spa city. Explore its ruins, including the Temple of Apollo, a theater, and a necropolis.
3. Cleopatra’s Antique Pool: This ancient pool is part of the Hierapolis ruins and is filled with warm mineral water. Legend has it that Cleopatra bathed here, though its true history is not entirely clear.

16:00 ─ The Pamukkale tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Kusadasi.

Stay overnight in Kusadasi.

Meal: Breakfast

Our driver will come to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Transfer to the airport.
Fly to Cappadocia.. (Flight times are changeable according to the season and availability)
Arrival at Cappadocia Airport. 
Transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Somedays there is no direct flight to Izmir from Cappadocia. If there is a direct flight on your travel date, we will book it for you. Otherwise, you will fly to Cappadocia via Istanbul

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

09:30 ─ After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Cappadocia Tour area.

1. Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley): Use your imagination! This valley has unique rock formations resembling animals.
2. Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley): Hike through vineyards with mushroom-shaped rock formations and see carved churches.
3. Goreme: Explore the heart of Cappadocia with cave dwellings and the Goreme Open Air Museum with rock-cut churches.
4. Avanos Pottery Workshop: A village famous for traditional pottery making for centuries.
5. Zelve: An open-air museum with cave houses, churches, and pigeon houses carved into cliffs.
6. Uchisar Castle (from the outside): Hike to the highest point in Cappadocia for panoramic views and explore a carved castle.

17:00 ─ The first Cappadocia tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Cappadocia.

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

09:30 ─ After breakfast and checkout, you will be picked up from your hotels and transferred to the first location.

1. Rose Valley: Hike through a picturesque valley named for its rosy-hued rock formations.
2. Underground City: Explore a fascinating network of tunnels and chambers carved deep underground, once used as hiding places by early Christians.
3. Pigeon Valley: See unique pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and admire the panoramic views. Pigeons were historically important for fertilizer.
4. Gulludere Valley (Rose Valley): This might be a repeat of Rose Valley, as “Gulludere” can also translate to “Rose Valley.” If it’s a different location, expect another scenic valley with interesting rock formations.
5. Cavusin Village: Explore a village carved into the rock face, featuring cave houses, churches, and stunning views.

17:00 ─ The second Cappadocia tour will be ended.
You will be transferred to the Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports according to the flight availability.
19:30 ─ You will fly to Istanbul.
(Please note that flight departure and arrival time may change according to season and month)
20:50 ─ Landing to the Istanbul. 
Our staff will welcome you at the airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Stay overnight in Istanbul.

Meal: Breakfast

You will have breakfast at the hotel, and check out before 12:00.
According to your international flight details, our driver will come to your hotel.
Transfer to the airport.

9 days captivating Turkey tour package ends.