Duration
6 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural nature
This six-day round-trip tour from Istanbul includes flights to explore Cappadocia's valleys, the thermal travertines of Pamukkale, and the ruins of Ephesus.
Route map
Numbers follow the itinerary order — tap a marker to see the stop.
Itinerary
- Cappadocia — 2 nights
- Kusadasi/Selcuk — 2 nights
Places you'll see
Devrent Valley · Pasabag Open Air Museum · Avanos Pottery Workshop · Zelve Open Air Museum · Uchisar Panoramic View · Red Valley · Gulludere Valley · Cavusin Village · Pigeon Valley · Underground City · Ortahisar Castle · Pamukkale Travertines · Hierapolis Ancient City · Necropolis · Bath and Basilica · Temple of Apollon · Cleopatra Antique Pool area · Ephesus Ancient City · Library of Celsus · Agora and Marble Street · Temple of Hadrian · Great Amphitheatre · House of Virgin Mary · Temple of Artemis ruins
Highlights
- Explore Cappadocia's surreal Devrent Valley and Pasabag fairy chimneys
- Discover the ancient underground city and Red Valley in Cappadocia
- Walk along the white thermal travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Tour the grand Roman ruins of Hierapolis and its ancient Necropolis
- Enjoy a relaxed free day on the Aegean coast in Kusadasi or Selcuk
- Visit the spectacular Library of Celsus and Great Theatre in Ephesus
Good to know
- The journey from Cappadocia to Pamukkale is via an overnight intercity bus with reclining seats.
- Domestic flight baggage allowance is limited to 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin luggage.
- Optional activities like the Cappadocia hot air balloon flight can be added during booking.