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Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia 8 Day Package
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Visit > Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Cappadocia
>Internal flight tickets, 4* accommodation, Airport transfers, Guiding, Skip-The-Line tickets, and lunch at tours provided.
Explore the top-visited UNESCO Sites of Turkey with 8 Days customized package. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different Empires, Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and the home of the Fairy Chimneys, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth and Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean and one of the seven churches of revelation. Learn history about early Christians, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Modern Turks from your expert local Guide. Tasty amazing foods from Turkish cuisine and experience the life of locals.
Description
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in.
Duration: 1 hour
Accommodation included:
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul Turkiye
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Day 3: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92, Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye
After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1 hour 15min domestic flight to Izmir.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, Kısık, Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, Menderes/İzmir, Türkiye
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi Turkiye
Check-In your hotel. Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Day 4: Pamukkale Tour
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi Turkiye
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi Turkiye
At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Day 5: Ancient Ephesus / Flight to Kayseri
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, Dokuz Eylül, Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
After the tour drives you to Izmir Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kayseri, Kayseri Turkiye
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
Fresco Cave SUıtes or similar
Day 6: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1, Urgup Yolu 50500 Turkiye
Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkiye
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos Turkiye
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar Turkiye
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
Fresco Cave SUıtes or similar
Day 7: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
Stop At: Rose Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin Turkiye
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI, Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ortahisar, Ortahisar Turkiye
Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR), Hilal, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye
At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: İstanbul Havalimanı, Tayakadın, 34277 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included:
Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Day 8: Departure Day
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Duration: 1 hour
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 8 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia 8 Day Package
11/1/2022 - 9/11/2025Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What's Included
- 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
- Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
- 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
- Transfer services from/to Airports (8 transfer)
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
- Economic class domestic flight tickets (3 ticket)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Beverage with Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Entry tickets to sites
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotels Info > Istanbul: Celal SUltan Hotel (4*) Kusadasi:Efe Boutique Hotel (special class) Cappadocia: Fresco Cave Suites (Special Class)
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Domestic flight tickets including 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage
- Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
- Entry tickets are excluded.Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
- Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.