8- Day Private Tour : Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Why we love it?
The 8-Day Private Tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale offers an immersive experience for travelers seeking to explore Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. This tour is ideal for those who prefer a personalized journey, as it includes private tours and domestic flights, allowing for a comfortable and efficient travel experience. Highlights include a Bosphorus Cruise and visits to iconic sites such as Göreme's fairy chimneys and the ancient ruins of Ephesus. With breakfast and lunch included, participants can enjoy local cuisine while staying in hotels for seven nights, making it a distinctive option for culture enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- 3 domestic flights (istanbul-izmir / izmir-Cappadocia / Cappadocia-istanbul)
- Private tours
- 7 Night hotel stay
- Private transportation
Exclusions
- Drinks and Dinners
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
-
Activity
Istanbul arrival
-
Activity
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 2 Day 2
-
Activity
Istanbul
-
Activity
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of Old Istanbul city.
Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, this is one of the architectural marvels of all time. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Overnight in Istanbul.
-
Activity
Topkapi Palace
-
Activity
Blue Mosque
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 3 Depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour
-
Activity
Istanbul to Kusadasi
-
Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour starting at 08:30. Enjoy the sites you can see from the boat including: SPICE BAZAAR, BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. After lunch depart for Istanbul Ataturk Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Overnight in Kusadasi.
-
Activity
Spice Bazaar
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 4 Day 4
-
Activity
Ephesus Sirince Village
-
Activity
08:30 Departure from hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break around 13:00pm. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour.
-
Activity
House of Virgin Mary
-
Activity
Sirince village
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 5 Day 5
-
Activity
Pamukkale tour
-
Activity
At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. We have a lunch break. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. after tour return to kusadasi and overnight.
-
Activity
Visit Hierapolis ancient ruins and travertines
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 6 After breakfast
-
Activity
Izmir to Cappadocia
-
we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your Cave hotel. Overnight in Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
-
Activity
Cappadocia
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 7 Day 7
-
Activity
Cappadocia Tour
-
Activity
We will get to know the Cappadocia region. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious You will be picked up approximately 09:30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin.
-
Activity
Goreme open-air museum
-
Activity
Monks Valley
-
Activity
Cavusin Village
-
Activity
Overnight at selected hotels
Day 8 Day 8
-
Activity
Cappadocia to Istanbul
-
Activity
After breakfast we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to istanbul airports
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start
