Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the ancient city of Ephesus with landmarks including the Celsus Library and Great Theater
  • 02 See the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis
  • 03 Explore Pamukkale’s famous travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis
  • 04 Fly between destinations for a time-efficient 5-day itinerary
  • 05 Discover Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, valleys, and Goreme Open-Air Museum
  • 06 Visit Avanos and Uchisar during your Cappadocia touring
  • 07 Explore Derinkuyu underground city, part of Cappadocia’s UNESCO heritage
  • 08 Includes 4 nights accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and domestic flights

Discover some of Turkey’s most celebrated highlights on this 5-day journey combining ancient history, sacred sites, and extraordinary landscapes. Travel from Istanbul to Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary, continue to the white travertines and ancient ruins of Pamukkale and Hierapolis, and then fly on to Cappadocia to explore its famous valleys, fairy chimneys, cave heritage, and underground city.

Designed for travellers who want to experience several of the country’s major destinations in a short time, this itinerary includes domestic flights, 4 nights of accommodation, and breakfast and lunch along the way. It’s a convenient multi-day tour for those interested in UNESCO-listed sites, archaeology, geology, and the cultural richness of Turkey.

Discover some of Turkey’s most celebrated highlights on this 5-day journey combining ancient history, sacred sites, and extraordinary landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Istanbul, Izmir, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Avanos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour

Flight to Izmir / Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour

Ancient City of Ephesus

Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.

The Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Artemis

Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.

Kusadasi

It is one of the well-known tourist attraction center of Turkey which is located on the Aegean Sea coastline as noted for capital cruise ports of the country. It belongs to province of Aydin, 71 km far away from Aydın and 90 kms to Izmir, only 15 kms is the distance to Ephesus, one of the most visited archeological sites of this area , so excellent location makes the town of Kusadasi as the most important vacation center of Aegean region.

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Day 02

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)

Pamukkale

Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.

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Day 03

Flight to Cappadocia

Flight to Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Joining in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, the extraordinary natural and cultural masterpiece of Central Anatolia in Turkey,’’ Cappadocia ‘’ (Kapadokya in Turkish) dominates 40 kms area in between the districts of Avanos and Urgup located in Nevsehir.

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Day 04

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Devrent Valley

See the unique Fairy Chimneys.

Pasabag

See the most interesting Mushroom-shaped pinnacles.

Avanos

This fantastic region is famous for the pottery, silk, wool and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This wonderful place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both natural and human-made masterpieces today.

Goreme Open-Air Museum

Is the miraculous and amazing small cave city that located at Cappadocia’s famous Goreme Valley. This small cave city was built by early Christians in 11th century to protect their faith and life style within this mystic place. As being notable for historic cave churches, the museum has a very deep and rich history.

Uchisar

Uchisar village, on between Nevsehir and Goreme road. Having a geostrategic position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnificent castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous landscape.

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Day 05

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight back to Istanbul

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight back to Istanbul

Red Valley

This breath-taking valley is famous for its having wonderful lanscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.

Cavusin

Is one of the longest valleys that reflects distinctive formation challenging the time. It is located between the Goreme and Uchisar districts in Cappadocia and grabs the people who visited here by creating a mystic ambiance.

Pigeon Valley

Invites the people to a magical world thanks to not only its wonderful sight, but also providing to be organized many various nature sports with its huge and plain land. It is perfect area for walking, trekking and hiking.

Derinkuyu YeraltI Sehri

One of the widest, enchanting, one of the most famous and wonderful underground city in Cappadocia. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Istanbul

Evening flight back to Istanbul.. Tour Ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Domestic / Internal Flight Tickets
  • 4 Nights accommodation

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees to the Museums and Sites

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We provide pick up from all the centerally located Hotels in Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Besiktas, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Old City Fatih areas.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Istanbul..

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