4 Days Cappadocia & Ephesus Trip Including ATV Quad Safari & Horseback Ride

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Cappadocia Green Tour

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Cappadocia.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Upon arrival Cappadocia airport, our another driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then transfer to Cappadocia area. After you met with your guide and other participants, you will start the full-day Cappadocia tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Goreme Panaroma, The most magnificent landscape around Göreme has been formed from its solidified lava streams, its ash and tuff stone, all dating from Neocene period. It is criss-crossed by deep valleys formed by heavy erosion. This veritable lunar landscape distinguishes itself by its extensive geological formations. The highly typical morphological structures of Cappadocia are the result of thousands of years of continual erosion, which has shaped the tuff deposits into the strangest pyramids and cones.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
You will be driven approx one hour for stop at the Derinkuyu Underground City. This underground city was first used as a shelter by the late Romans against potential Arabian invasions later as a natural food storages by local people . Derinkuyu is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia region.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
Ihlara Valley, The township is famed for the nearby valley of the same name, Ihlara Valley, which is a 16 km (10 mi) long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following several eruptions of Mount Erciyes. Through the valley flows Stream. What is unique about this valley is the ancient history of its inhabitants. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. Due that the richness of the watering possibility and its hidden form and easily to hide structure it was the first settlement place of the first Christians escaping from the Roman soldiers. In the Ihlara Valley there are hundreds of antic churches caved in the volcanic rocks. The most known churches are Ağaçaltı Church with cross plan, Sümbüllü Church, Pürenliseki Church, Kokar Church, Yilanli Church, Karagedik Church, Kirkdamatli Church, Direkli Church, Ala Church, Kemerli Church and Egritas Church.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Belisirma, Belisirma, Aksaray Province
Belisirma, experience the wonderful different types of Turkish foods. Make your lunch a memorable one by having lunch next to the Melendiz Stream.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yaprakhisar Koyu, Yaprakhisar Koyu, Aksaray Province
Stop at panaroma point for another view of the great Monastery.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Selime Monastery, Guzelyurt Turkey
Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. Selime monastery was carved by the monks in the 13th century and apart from the church has monks quarters, a large kitchen, and stables for animals. The walls were once decorated with frescoes of which very little remains.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Pigeon Valley, thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock. It is a surreal vision: an outrageously phallic landscape straight out of a Salvador Dali painting. The conical formations are the result of volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago. Eons of wind, rain and other forces of nature have eaten away at the volcanic rock creating tufa, a soft and malleable stone. Many of these cones, known as fairy chimneys, contain caves and labyrinths
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
The tour will be ended approx 05:30pm-06:00pm and we will transfer you to your hotel for your accommodation.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
Accommodation included: Vintage Cave Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Cappadocia - Cave Boutique Hotel

Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional) - Cappadocia Red Tour

Stop At: Cappadocia Balloon Tours, Göreme Açık Hava Müze Yolu Caddesi, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
Your hot air balloon ride experience will start before sunrise when your company collects you by mini bus. (The pick-up time is between 03.30am and 06.00am. That timing depends the sunrise time of season / your tour date.) You will then be taken for a light breakfast before going to the take-off site. Watch your balloon inflate at the sun rises and then hop in your basked for a magical 1 hour (approx.) flight over Cappadocia. Marvel at the magnificent views as your balloon slowly floats up into the sky. As the sun starts to rise on the horizon, notice the purple and pinks that illuminate the sky, setting a stunning backdrop to the environment. Look below at the Cappadocia’s signature volcanic spires, plateaus, fairy chimneys, and villages. Admire the unique geologic forces, like wind, floodwater, and volcanic activity, that have formed this beautiful region over millennia. After one hour, slowly descend back to earth, as the formations you saw from above begin to appear closer. Hold tight for a smooth landing, then celebrate your return to earth with a souvenir certificate to remember this occasion. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

** Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, we will move your balloon ride reservation to next day or you will be refunded the cost of hot air balloon ride.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up from your hotel and then start the full-day Cappadocia tour. ** The pick up time is between 09.00am and 10.00am. The exact pick-up time depend the daily organisation timing and the local tour operator will inform you exact pick-up time one day before.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
The day tour of Cappadocia will begin with an exploration of Devrent Valley (also known as Imagination Valley), where we will see the different types of Fairy Chimney formations, which formed almost 30 million years ago.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
Avanos is the town of traditional pottery art, thus. Before your lunch, You will visit one of the family work-shops in Avanos to have some information about the pottery and have a kick-wheel-pottery demonstration. After this cultural experience, you will take your lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in Avanos.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
The stop at Goreme Open Air Museum allows you to discover some of the best cave churches of the 530, and kitchens, wineries, storages, living rooms left from Anatolian Christians. Goreme Open Air Museum is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
You will then stop in Pasabag, where you will see the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and Smurfs.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
The next stop will be at Uchisar Castle which best point for take photo of Cappadocia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
The tour will be finished approx. 04.30pm-05.00pm and we will transfer back you to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel. The breakfast time of hotel is between 07.00am and 10.00am.
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
Accommodation included: Vintage Cave Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Cappadocia - Cave Boutique Hotel

Day 3: ATV Quad Bike Safari - Horseback Ride - Flight to Izmir - Accommodation at Kusadasi

Stop At: Cappadocia ATV Safari, Çavuşin, köyü, 50580 Çavuşin/Avanos/Nevşehir, Turkey
We will transfer you to ATV Quad Safari starting point and you will do one hour safari with your private ATV. This outdoor adventure will be amazing as you will be driving on the paths of amazing valleys and have the stops for picture taking. You will feel like you are on pathfinder driving on Moon. The duration of this outdoor adventure will be approx one hour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cappadocia Horse Farm, Mezarlık Sk. No:3, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
The horseback rides depend on the weather conditions and your riding experience. Most of rides are around Rose/Red Valleys, Sword Valley, Love Valley and White/Honey Valley – as these are the most beautiful trails to ride and we can reach many remote locations…away from the crowds - with spectacular vistas and amazing views throughout the entire ride.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
After your horseback ride experience, we will transfer you to Cappadocia airport for your flight to Izmir.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Upon arrival Izmir, our another driver will meet you there and then transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation included: Ilayda Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Kusadasi - City Hotel

Day 4: Full-day Ephesus Tour - Flight Back to Istanbul

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up from your hotel and then start the full-day Ephesus tour. ** The pick up time is between 08.00am and 09.00am. The exact pick-up time depend the daily organisation timing and location of the hotel of passengers. The local tour operator will inform you exact pick-up time one day before.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Your first visit will be the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. Once you arrive there you will be thrilled by the natural beauty that surrounds the monument.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Your next visit will be the Ephesus Ancient City. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. In Ephesus you will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Selcuk, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
You will take your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
The next stop of your tour will be at the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus antique city.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey
You will visit also Isa Bey Mosque, which is a beautiful example of Seljuk Turkish architecture in an atmospheric location. It is the oldest known example of Turkish mosques with a courtyard.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Izmir, Izmir, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
After you completed your full-day Ephesus tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Upon arrival Istanbul, we will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: You will take your breakfast at hotel. The breakfast time of hotel is between 07.00am and 10.00am.
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
No accommodation included on this day.