Turkey · Archaeology

4-Day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

4 Days Round trip from İstanbul Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley
  • 02 Explore the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City
  • 03 Soak your feet in the thermal springs of Pamukkale
  • 04 Walk through Ephesus Ancient Site to see the Odeon, Agora, Domitianus Temple, and more

Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley and the mushroom-shaped pinnacles of Pasabag, then explore Göreme's rock-cut churches and Uchisar's natural castle in Cappadocia. Continue with a scenic trek through Red Valley and Rose Valley, a visit to Cavusin Village, and the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City. In Pamukkale, soak your feet in the thermal waters and discover the ancient city of Hierapolis. End your journey at Ephesus Ancient Site, the Virgin Mary's House, and the Temple of Artemis.

Marvel at the fairy chimneys of Devrent Valley and the mushroom-shaped pinnacles of Pasabag, then explore Göreme's rock-cut churches and Uchisar's natural castle in Cappadocia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kusadasi, Istanbul, Izmir, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Avanos
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cappadocia Red Tour with Devrent Valley, Avanos, Göreme and Uchisar

  • Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport for your flight to Cappadocia at around 07:00. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport, you will be picked up and transferred by shuttle to Cappadocia.
  • We will first visit Devrent Valley to see the fairy chimneys shaped like animals. After that, we will travel to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to observe the most intriguing mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
  • Our next stop is Avanos, where you can watch potters working with kick wheels.
  • In the late afternoon, we will continue to Göreme, where you can see the ruins of centuries-old Christian towns and rock-cut churches.
  • Our tour ends with a stop at Uchisar's natural castle. Around 17:00, drive back to your hotel.
2
Day 02

Cappadocia Green Tour with Red Valley, Rose Valley and Kaymakli

  • Around 09:15, pick-up from your hotel. We will begin our tour with the Red Valley (Kizil Vadi) and its famous rock-cut churches, then trek 5 km through Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi) to reach Cavusin Village. This area is well known for the homes and churches of Christian clerics.
  • After lunch, we will head to Pigeons Valley before continuing to Kaymakli Underground City, where the first Christians lived in both faith and dread.
  • On the way back, visit Ortahisar's natural castle. Around 16:30, the tour comes to an end. At your request, the Derinkuyu and Ihlara Valley Tour can be substituted for one of the aforementioned trips.
  • Transfer by shuttle to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Izmir at around 18:30.

Izmir Airport shuttle service to your hotel.

Accommodation in Kusadasi.

3
Day 03

Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Cleopatra's Pool

  • Around 8:00, pick up from your hotel. After that, we will travel to Pamukkale. You will visit the north gate of the ancient city of Hierapolis, the Necropolis with more than 1,200 burials, the Roman Bath, the Domitian Gate, the Main Street, and the Byzantine Gate.
  • We will then continue to Pamukkale's natural area, where we descend along a route with 35 °C spring water flowing beneath our feet.
  • During your free time, you can relax in the historic Cleopatra's Pool and swim among Roman ruins (entry fee not included in the tour price). Please remember to bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunglasses.
  • Around 19:15, return to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in Kusadasi.

4
Day 04

Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House and Temple of Artemis Tour

  • Around 9:00 am, pick up from your hotel. Our first stop will be the Virgin Mary's House, located on top of Bulbul Mountain. After that, we will continue to the Ephesus Ancient Site to visit the Odeon, Agora, Domitianus Temple, Roman Latrine, Theatre, Trajan's Fountain, the Scholastic stream baths, the Temple of Hadrian, the remarkable Celsius Library, and the Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul delivered his sermons.
  • After lunch, we will continue to the Temple of Artemis (Diana) to see what little remains of the temple.
  • Around 16:30, the tour comes to an end.
  • Transfer by shuttle to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul at around 19:00.
  • After pickup at Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Istanbul Airport, transfer back to your accommodation in Istanbul.
Devrent Valley fairy chimneys, Pasabag (Monk's Valley) mushroom-shaped pinnacles, Pamukkale terraces with thermal waters, Ephesus Ancient Site ruins

Where this trip takes you

Devrent Valley fairy chimneys, Pasabag (Monk's Valley) mushroom-shaped pinnacles, Pamukkale terraces with thermal waters, Ephesus Ancient Site ruins

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 8 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 4 daily city tours
  • Entrance fees
  • All local transportation
  • Professional guides

What's Not Included

  • Domestic flight tickets
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Turkiye visa
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes suited to weather conditions

Know before you go

  • In 1985, the World Heritage List's mixed category was expanded to include Goreme National Park and the Cappadocian rock formations. The natural heritage of this area includes fairy chimneys sculpted by wind and water erosion. Cappadocia dates back to the Palaeolithic age. Since then, the inhabitants of Cappadocia have carved houses, churches, castles, and even underground towns into the landscape. This region is culturally significant for this reason.
  • Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Hierapolis are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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