Experience the enchanting landscapes and ancient cities of Cappadocia on a 2-day tour from Istanbul. Discover rock-carved churches, explore unique landscapes, and add a hot air balloon ride for an unforgettable experience.
Flight from Istanbul to Denizli – Pamukkale & Hierapolis 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 from Istanbul to Denizli.
Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, your tour guide and another driver will greet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal. You will then embark on a full-day tour of Pamukkale Natural Park and Hierapolis Ancient City.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the 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. During your visit to these ancient ruins, you can capture some photos from the best spots in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After exploring the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have 60-75 minutes of free time to enjoy the natural beauty of Pamukkale and swim in the white travertine thermal pools (or Cleopatra’s pool for an additional fee). Then, meet your guide again and walk barefoot from the top to the bottom of the travertines.
Cleopatra Pools - Located above the Pamukkale white travertine pools, this spectacular spot is fed by the same hot springs. Here, you can bathe in the same waters Cleopatra once swam in! A modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historic healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools, the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra is filled with clear, warm water. Once topped by a Roman Temple to Apollo with a decorative roof supported by Doric columns, you can imagine how Cleopatra experienced it in its prime.
Pamukkale - You will stop at a local restaurant for lunch, which is included in the guided tour.
Karahayit - After lunch, you will visit a traditional handcraft workshop to learn about the special stones and metals of Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding - Pamukkale Paragliding Adventure (Optional Attraction – You can add this experience for an extra cost): See Pamukkale’s glistening white travertine and ancient Hierapolis, including the enormous theater, from the air on this brief paragliding adventure with an experienced pilot. You will take off 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 and Hierapolis Ancient City, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on the causeway-connected 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 Istanbul – or Flight from Izmir to 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 directly transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul (or a flight from Izmir to Cappadocia if you choose to extend your trip to Cappadocia. The flight ticket from Izmir to Istanbul or Cappadocia is included for both options). Please remember to check out of your hotel and collect your luggage before heading out for the Ephesus tour.
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - Before heading to the Ephesus area, you will stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) to take photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first stop will be the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. You will be captivated by the natural beauty surrounding the monument.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, you will visit the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most important harbor cities of the ancient world and mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Highlights include the Celsus Library and theater. You will see the Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, Ancient Toilets, and more during your tour of this ancient city.
Selcuk - You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant for lunch, which is included in the guided tour. After lunch, you will visit a traditional handcraft cooperative to learn about the special arts of Turkish villagers.
The Temple of Artemis - The next stop is the Temple of Artemis, first built during the Archaic period and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
İstanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Cappadocia - If you choose to extend your trip to the Cappadocia district, a flight ticket from Izmir to Cappadocia will be included instead of the ticket from Izmir to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Göreme - If you choose to extend your trip to the Cappadocia district, a flight ticket from Izmir to Cappadocia will be included instead of the ticket from Izmir to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Cappadocia Airport, a driver will meet you at the exit gate of the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.
- Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
- Domestic Flight Tickets: Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul (or Izmir to Cappadocia)
- Lunch
- Option to connect this trip to Cappadocia
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off Services in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Cappadocia
- 1 night hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guide licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Dinner & Drink
- Entrance Fees (Your tour guide will have pre-paid tickets for you can skip the line.)
Embark on a meticulously planned four-day journey through Turkey, immersing yourself in its mesmerizing landscapes and ancient cities. This tour highlights the lives of the earliest Christians, their unique rock-carved churches, and their histories woven into the fabric of Turkey. The package, spanning 4 days, includes 3 nights of hotel accommodation, round trip domestic flights from Istanbul to Pamukkale, Izmir to Cappadocia, and then back to Istanbul. The package also includes transfers at the enlisted airports in the itinerary, entrance fees to museums, national parks, and ruins as indicated in the itinerary, and professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism during the day tours. Also, remember to add a hot air balloon ride to your itinerary for a truly unforgettable Cappadocia experience. This option is available at a discounted price with this travel package.
- The package prices are valid for accommodation in double or triple rooms. If you would like to add single room accommodation to your booking, there may be an additional cost. However, there will be no extra charges for single/solo travelers, as they will already be accommodated in single rooms.
- For your accommodation in Kusadasi during this trip, the pre-planned hotels are “Efe Boutique Hotel” and “Charisma De Luxe Hotel.” When booking, you can select either one. If these hotels do not have availability for standard or superior rooms on your travel dates, the local tour operator may substitute them with equivalent hotels.
- If you would like to connect this trip to Cappadocia instead of return to Istanbul, this option is available to you. If you want to benefit from this opportunity, you have to book the option of “Gold Package”. After you prefered flight from Izmir to Cappadocia, there will not be right about return flight to Istanbul. Also, the arrival airport transfer will be provided by the local tour operator in Cappadocia.
- The local tour operator will email your e-tickets for domestic flights three days prior to your departure. You won’t need to print the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and the reservation number on the tickets will be sufficient for check-in.
- The local tour operator may need some passport details to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be booked.
- You are allowed 15kg luggage + 8kg cabin bag per person for each domestic flight(s). If you need more luggage capacity, please let the local tour operator know. Additional charges may apply for exceeding the 15 kg luggage limit.
- If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the local tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the local tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
- If your pick-up or drop-off hotels are located inside the IST or SAW airports, the local tour operator will not provide any hotel pick-up or drop-off services. This is about the traffic procedures of the airports.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
