Istanbul,Ephesus,Pamukkale&Cappadocia - 8 Days
Istanbul,Ephesus,Pamukkale&Cappadocia - 8 Days
$1310
Tour Overview
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 Archaeological 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. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Istanbul
Location: İstanbul, İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 : Treasures Of Istanbul
Location: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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. Next; 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. Continue to with 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. Next, 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. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 : Hd Bosphorus Cruise / Flight To Izmir
Location: İstanbul, Mısır Çarşısı, 15 July Martyrs Bridge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Next, 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 pavilions of Yildiz Palace. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 15min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 : Pamukkale Tour
Location: Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; 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 wherein 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. Visit; 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. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 : Ephesus Tour / Flight To Kayseri
Location: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis, Ancient Ephesus
Accommodation: Hotel, Cave
Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the 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.
Next; the 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. After the tour drives you to Izmir Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 : Fairy Chimneys Of Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; 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. Next; 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 are 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.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel the highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 7 : Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight To Istanbul
Location: Cappadocia, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches. Next; 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. Next; 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. Tour continues with 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. At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 : Departure Day
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights hotel accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers from/to Airports
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi at the hotels
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Fully Guided
Professional licensed tour guide at tours
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Meals – Half Board
Meal plan as mentioned on the itinerary
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Domestic Flght Tickets
Economic class domestic flight tickets with 25kg baggage+8kg hand luggage
What's Not Included
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Drinks with Meals
Beverages with meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional
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Entrance Fees
Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 50€ -Hagia Sophia: 25€ -Ancient Ephesus: 40€ -House of Mary: 15€ -Pamukkale: 30€ -Goreme Museum: 25€ -Kaymakli Underground City: 15€ -Zelve (Pasabag): 5€ Note: -The tour 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 dollar, euro or Turkish lira at tours. -Free entry for children's 8yr and below ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, mentioned on price tab
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, at tours
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euro, USD,TL
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Internal flight tickets
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Easy
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What is the tipping policy?
Optional
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guarantee departure
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* hotel
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.
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Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?
A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.
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Tour Altinkum Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Istanbul,Ephesus,Pamukkale&Cappadocia - 8 Days
8 Days Starting and ending in IST/SAW Airport
Visiting: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hippodrome of Constantinople, The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Mısır Çarşısı, 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Pamukkale, Pammukale Thermal Pools, Hierapolis Theater, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis, Cappadocia, Rose Valley, Çavuşin, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TAT00236
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal