Duration
5 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural nature
This 5-day tour from Istanbul visits Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia, including travertine terraces, ancient ruins, and fairy chimneys.
Itinerary
- Kuşadası — 1 night
- Cappadocia — 3 nights
Places you'll see
Pamukkale · Hierapolis · Ephesus · Temple of Artemis · House of the Virgin Mary · Isa Bey Mosque · Devrent Valley · Pasabag Valley · Avanos · Zelve Open Air Museum · Uchisar Castle · Red Valley · Rose Valley · Çavuşin Village · Pigeon Valley · Kaymaklı Underground City · Derinkuyu Underground City · Ihlara Valley · Selime Monastery · Yaprakhisar
Highlights
- Walk barefoot on Pamukkale's travertine terraces
- Explore the ruins of Hierapolis and ancient Ephesus
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Library of Celsus
- Marvel at fairy chimneys in Devrent Valley and Pasabag
- Hike Red & Rose Valleys and see cave churches
- Descend into Kaymakli or Derinkuyu Underground City
Good to know
- Domestic flights included; early morning hotel pickup on Day 1.
- Cave hotel accommodation in Cappadocia; hotel upgrades available at extra cost.
- Optional hot air balloon ride available at additional cost and subject to weather.