6-Day Small-Group Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Hierapolis

Itinerary

Day 1: Ephesus

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Early morning pick up from your hotel today and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your tour guide and driven to Ephesus - approximately 1.5 hours south along the Aegean coast from Izmir.

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You will also have the chance to experience some Turkish handicrafts and visit the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary or see the antiquities of the Selcuk Museum.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

Day 2: Pamukkale

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

Day 3: Kusadasi to Cappadocia

Pass By: Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Ahmet Yasevi Mahallesi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Merkez/Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Cappadocia. Cappadocia is an extraordinary national treasure and is perhaps even the jewel in Turkey's illustrious crown.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at MDC Hotel, a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia

Day 4: Northern Cappadocia

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Aktepe Koyu Turkey
Today our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stop for lunch and learn about hand-made pottery. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag fairy Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley and Urgup Winery to taste the delicious vines of Cappadocia.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at MDC Hotel, a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: Southern Cappadocia

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and then Red Valley. After visiting the village of Cavusin, Cave churches and head to Kaymakli Underground City, the biggest in the region.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at MDC Hotel, a boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia

Day 6: Cappadocia to Istanbul

Pass By: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, arriving at approximately 10:30 am, and our tour concludes.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.