6-Day Cappadocia Antalya Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

As an option, you can take a hot air balloon ride early in the morning. This activity is included with an extra cost.

Following breakfast at approximately 9:30 am, you'll meet your tour guide for an exciting day ahead. Your guide will provide you with an overview of the day's plans. The adventure starts with a trip to the Red Valley, where you'll have the chance to explore remarkable rock-cut churches and take a roughly 5 km hike through the picturesque Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).

Afterwards, we'll head to Cavusin Village, known for its historic houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. Around noon, a well-deserved lunch break is scheduled. Once lunch is done, our next stop is the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi).

In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to visit either the Kaymakli Underground City or the Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians found refuge. This marks the end of your engaging full-day tour.

After that, we'll arrange your flight to Antalya.  Upon arrival to Antalya Airport at around 1:00 am, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Due to intense hiking, it is highly advised for our travelers to wear comfortable shoes during the trip.

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 am, we'll pick you up and start the tour. Our first stop is Perge, an ancient city dating back to 1500 BC, once among Pamphylia's largest cities.

Next, we'll visit the well-preserved Aspendos Ancient Theatre, built in the 2nd century A.D., with a seating capacity of 15,000, still used for festivals and concerts.

Lunch will be at a riverside restaurant, followed by a visit to Side, a classical ancient city famous for its Roman ruins, including a theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo. Enjoy an hour of free time by the sea in Side.

On the way back, we'll make a 1-hour stop at the scenic Manavgat Waterfall before returning to Antalya. We'll then transfer you back to your hotel, completing your day of exploration.

After having breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel to be transferred to Pamukkale by bus. The bus drive will take around 5-hours and include one stop for your personal needs. Upon arrival to Pamukkale, our friendly staff will take you to your hotel.

After enjoying breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 10:30 am. You'll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, renowned for its landmarks such as the Temple of Apollo, the Theater, the Necropolis, and the Roman Baths where St. Philip met his martyrdom.

After exploring these sites, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will head to Karahayit, famous for its red-hued water and therapeutic hot springs. Following this, we'll venture to the renowned Cotton Cliffs, also recognized as the Cotton Castle, situated in Pamukkale. These picturesque terraces and pools are naturally formed from mineral deposits, offering you the opportunity to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools for an additional fee.

Our Pamukkale tour will end at 4:00 pm and then, you will be driven to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Arrival to Kusadasi at 7:00 pm.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel around 8:30 am, your day will kick off with a pickup by your tour guide, marking the start of your full-day Ephesus tour. Your journey will revolve around exploring the fascinating ruins of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that held immense significance during its time. You'll get to see noteworthy sites such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain.

After having lunch, our next destination will be the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. Our route will take us past the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Our exploration continues with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque.

Next, we'll head to the charming Sirince Village, an old Greek settlement celebrated for its picturesque charm and wine culture. During your one-hour free time here, you can independently explore the area's culinary offerings and indulge in wine tasting and local produce. The village is also home to several quaint traditional shops.

As the tour concludes, we'll arrange your transfer to Izmir airport for your return flight to Istanbul, scheduled for the late evening between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

This marks the end of our services for 6-day Cappadocia Antalya Pamukkale and Ephesus tour.