8-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya and Cappadocia

You will be picked up from your hotel at around 04:00 in the morning and transferred to the airport. After a short flight, you will reach Izmir and reach Ephesus, the shining star of the ancient world, with a 1-hour road trip.

Places you will visit:

Ephesus Ancient City (Library of Celsus, Marble Street, Grand Theater)

House of the Virgin Mary

Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world)

Isa Bey Mosque

Selçuk Castle (panoramic view)

A break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, a short introduction and shopping opportunity is offered at the traditional handicraft center. Return to Kuşadası in the evening and accommodation.

You leave the hotel around 07:30 in the morning and reach Pamukkale with a 3-hour drive. After walking on the miracle of nature, the travertines, you visit the Hierapolis Ancient City right next to it with your guide.

For those who wish, you are offered the opportunity to swim in the Cleopatra Pool located in the middle of the ancient ruins (optional, ~150 TL). At the end of the tour, you are transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale with a 10-minute drive.

Today is your day to cross from the Aegean to Central Anatolia. You set off in the morning and reach Konya with a 5-hour drive. After a short break for lunch, you have the opportunity to visit the Mevlana Museum on your own. Then a 3-hour journey to Cappadocia. Arrival at your hotel in the evening and rest.

An optional hot air balloon tour is carried out for guests who wish early in the morning. At 10:00, you meet your guide at the hotel and the Northern Cappadocia Tour begins.

Stops of the day:

Göreme Panoramic Point

Göreme Open Air Museum

Valley of the Three Beauties

Avanos Village (pottery making)

Devrent Valley (Dream Valley)

Paşabağ Valley (Monks Valley)

Return to the hotel in the evening and free time.

On your last day in Cappadocia, this time you will explore the southern part of the region.
Places to visit:

Red Valley

Cavusin Valley

Love Valley

Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City

Pigeon Valley

Cavusin Castle

After the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia Airport and your flight to Istanbul will be carried out. Last transfer from Istanbul Airport to the hotel and overnight stay.

Today is completely free! If you wish, you can make individual discoveries or dive into the historical depths of Istanbul with additional paid tours.
Recommended activities:

Historical Peninsula Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Sultanahmet

Bosphorus Boat Tour: A magnificent trip passing through the European and Asian coasts

In the evening, you can spend a peaceful night under the night lights of Istanbul for the last time.

Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred from the hotel to Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW). The recommended departure time is 5 hours before departure.