Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour with ATV Quad Safari, and Balloon Ride Option

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - Transfer to Kusadasi

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

Stop At: Çaltı, Denizli Çardak Havaalanı, Çardak/Denizli, Turkey
Upon arrival Denizli airport, our another driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then transfer to Pamukkale town for your full-day tour to Pamukkale National Park & Hierapolis Ancient City.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. And then, You will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time for about 60 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. Then meet with the guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
You will get your lunch in a local restaurant at the Pamukkale town. After lunch, you will have experience about the traditional handcraft workshop or ONYX workshop.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
After you completed your Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi. The departure time of that transfer is approx. 04:00pm. That's why, there could be a short free time for you before the departure of transfer to Kusadasi.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: You will take your lunch in a local restaurant.
Accommodation included: Ilayda Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Kusadasi - City Center Hotel

Day 2: Full-day Ephesus Tour - Transfer to Izmir Airport - Flight to Cappadocia

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 Adnan Menderes Airport, Dokuz Eylül, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
After you completed your Ephesus tour, we will transfer you to Izmir 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 your hotel in Cappadocia.
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 local restaurant.
Accommodation included: Vintage Cave Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Cappadocia - Cave Boutique Hotel

Day 3: 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 Oren Yeri, Kapadokya Cd., Avanos 50500 Turkey
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: 30 minutes

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 local restaurant.
Accommodation included: Vintage Cave Hotel (or equivalent hotel) at Cappadocia - Cave Boutique Hotel

Day 4: ATV Quad Bike Safari - Flight Back to Istanbul

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, Cappadocia
After your ATV Quad Safari, we will transfer you to Cappadocia 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.
No accommodation included on this day.