Experience the best of Istanbul and Cappadocia in just 6 days. Explore historical sites, stay in a cave hotel, take a hot air balloon ride, and go on a camel safari. Book now!
Flight from Istanbul to Denizli – Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
Istanbul - Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. A driver will meet you at your hotel reception or Airbnb address (if parking is available) and take you to the airport for your flight to Denizli.
Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, your tour guide and another driver will greet you at the terminal exit. You will then embark on a full-day tour of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City, and Laodicea Ancient City.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of Hierapolis Ancient City include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool. Capture stunning photos of these ancient ruins and the beautiful corners of Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After exploring Hierapolis Ancient City, enjoy 60-75 minutes of free time to discover the natural beauty of Pamukkale and swim in the white travertine thermal pools (or Cleopatra’s pool for an extra fee). Rejoin your guide and walk barefoot down the travertines.
Cleopatra Pools - Above the Pamukkale white travertine pools lies a spectacular spot fed by the same hot springs. Here, you can bathe in the same waters Cleopatra once did! A modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historic healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools, Cleopatra’s Antique Pool features clear, warm water. Once topped by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate Doric columns, imagine how Cleopatra experienced it in its prime.
Pamukkale - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, included in the guided tour.
Karahayit - After lunch, experience a traditional handcraft workshop and learn about the special stones and metals of Pamukkale.
Laodicea - Excavations have uncovered artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). Named by Seleucid king Antiochus II after his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC, the city later thrived under the Roman Empire from the 4th to 6th centuries and was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding - Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – available at an extra cost): Experience Pamukkale’s white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on a short paragliding flight with a seasoned pilot. Launch from a slope about 1,300 feet (400 meters) high and glide over the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kusadasi - After your tour of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City, and Laodicea Ancient City, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. * This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansarayi - Built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade, this historical building is located opposite Kusadasi cruise port. * This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Guided Tour to Ephesus and Its Surroundings - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Overnight at Cappadocia
Kuşadası - After breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will pick you up around 09:00 AM for a full-day tour of Ephesus and its surroundings. * At the end of the tour, you will be transferred directly to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - Before heading to Ephesus, stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) to take photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first stop is the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. The natural beauty surrounding the monument is breathtaking.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, visit the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most important harbor cities of the ancient world and mentioned in the Book of Revelation as one of the seven churches. Highlights include the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, and Ancient Toilets.
Selcuk - Enjoy lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant, included in the guided tour. After lunch, visit a traditional handcraft cooperative to learn about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
The Basilica of Saint John - Visit this ancient basilica dedicated to St. John, the author of Revelation. According to legend, St. John died here after writing the Fourth Gospel, and the basilica was built by Emperor Justinian over his burial place.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Cappadocia - Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will meet you at the terminal exit and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
- Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
- Flight Tickets: Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia
- XX nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off services for each mentioned tour and transfer on itinerary
- Professional tour guide licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Dinner & Drinks
- Entrance fees of the museums (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
This 3 days tour, starts and ends in Istanbul. Book that pre-planned guarantee departure tour, and then soak up some of Turkey’s rich history when you visit Ephesus and Cappadocia. Two nights accommodation at cave hotel, 2 full-day guided tours, 2 lunch, 2 breakfast, and airport transfers are all included. For an even more unforgettable experience, wake up early for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys (optional).
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like stay at single room, there should be single room supplement cost.
- Your accommodation will be in Vintage Cave Hotel / Cappadocia. If this hotel is not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator can change it to equivalent hotel. The local tour operator will inform you that detail next 72 hours after your booking to this trip.
- The pick-up time details are approximately. The team of local tour operator will contact you each day for give you information about the exact pick-up time details of next day.
- The local tour operator will send the e-tickets of your domestic flights six days before of your departure date. Some days, there are no direct flight between Cappadocia and Izmir(Ephesus). That’s why, this domestic flight could be a connecting flight if there are no direct flight on your travel date.
- You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to us.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
- Pick-up Time for Hot Air Balloon Ride : Summer (April to October) 03:30am to 05:00am - Winter (November to March) 05:00am to 06:00am. Exact pick-up time will be informed you at the late afternoon one day before.
- Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you will be refunded the cost of hot air balloon ride. “t weather conditions, you will be refunded the cost of hot air balloon ride.
- There are no any guiding service by the licensed tour guide for hot air balloon ride. The staff and pilots will assist you on your balloon ride experience.
- The children who 6 years old and under are not allowed to balloon tours.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
