Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour (Thursday)

Istanbul Airport - At your scheduled pick-up time, meet your driver in the hotel lobby and proceed to the airport for your flight to Izmir.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transported safely to Selcuk. Here, you will join your group and commence your full-day tour.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Situated 6km north of the Ephesus ruins, a church was constructed in the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century AD house. It is recognized by the church as the final residence of Mary. It is also believed that the Assumption occurred here on August 15th.

Ancient City of Ephesus - An archaeological gem, Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 1st century AD, it was the world’s second-largest city after Rome, with over 250,000 residents. It served as a crucial link between the East and West and was a major trading hub due to its vast harbor. Ephesus was not only a wealthy commercial city but also the honeymoon destination of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. It houses one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. The city is so well-preserved that walking through its ancient streets, among stunning monuments like the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theater in Asia, feels like traveling back in time.

The Temple of Artemis - One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this temple’s cult dedicated to Artemis was renowned in antiquity, making Ephesus a popular pilgrimage site. It featured 127 Ionic columns, each 19 meters high, and is considered the earliest bank of the ancient world.

Kusadasi - After the tour, you will be driven to your hotel. Check-in and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Pamukkale Tour (Friday)

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - (08:00-20:00)

After breakfast at the hotel, check out. At your tour pick-up time, meet your guide and begin your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale, known as the Pools of Heaven on Earth. Pamukkale has long been a popular settlement, with hot springs believed to have healing properties, making it the earliest spa on earth. People historically traveled great distances seeking cures here. The unique terraces were formed by warm spring water at 35°C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today, Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hierapolis Archaeology Museum - Home to Anatolia’s largest necropolis with 1,200 gravestones. The Sacred Pool is a highlight, with shallow thermal waters rippling over ancient Roman ruins beneath.

Antalya - At the tour’s conclusion, you will be driven to Antalya. Check-in and overnight stay in Antalya.

Antalya City Tour (Saturday)

Tünektepe Cable Car Facilities - Today, enjoy a cable car ride ‘from sea to sky’. Marvel at the stunning views from the top of Tünektepe, 1,365 meters above sea level. Admire the beautiful Antalya coastline, majestic mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Capture great photos to remember this unforgettable experience.

Upper Duden Waterfalls - These are the most beautiful and frequently visited waterfalls in the Antalya region. Stroll through the lovely park and listen to the soothing sound of cascading water.

Hadrian’s Gate - After lunch at a local restaurant with a panoramic view, enjoy 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). Discover the city’s top attractions: Hadrian’s Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret), and city walls dating back to the 2nd century. The Old Town, with its narrow stone streets, is also a fantastic place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and intriguing museums. Don’t forget to purchase memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.

Konya & Cappadocia (Sunday)

Mevlana Museum - (08:30-20:00)

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit the museum of the 13th-century philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, advocating unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity, and awareness through love.

Sultanhani Caravanserai - Visit the 700-year-old Sultanhani Caravanserai, a historic stop for traders and travelers on the Silk Road.

Urgup - After visiting the Sultanhani Caravanserai, drive to Cappadocia. Check-in and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, the land drive can be upgraded to a flight today at an additional cost of 150 EUR per person. If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya, and lunch and airport transfers will be provided. Please contact our support team with this request at the time of tour booking.

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)

Goreme Open-Air Museum - (09:30-16:00)

At your tour pick-up time, meet your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore the Goreme Museum, which consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of the 9th century, adorned with beautiful frescoes.

Devrent Valley - Known for its whimsical animal-shaped rocks, resembling a natural sculpture zoo.

Pasabag - Meaning “the Pacha’s vineyard,” this site is also called Monks Valley, where the hermitage of Simeon monks was located.

Avanos - Enjoy a typical Turkish lunch and experience pottery-making with local experts.

Goreme Panorama - Offers one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy Chimneys.

Uchisar - Uchisar, the highest natural rock castle, provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)

Rose Valley - (09:00-16:00)

After breakfast at the hotel, check out. Today, visit Rose Valley, a unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted pink, especially at sunset. The minerals in the sandstone give it a pink hue.

Cavusin - Surrounded by a valley that gradually widens, known as Red Valley. The village’s houses are carved into massive rock formations and are famous for their rock churches.

Pigeon Valley - Named for the numerous man-made dovecotes carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the stunning Cappadocia region.

Kaymakli Underground City - Once a refuge for 15,000 Christians, these settlements were crucial to the development of Christianity, providing shelter and worship until the end of the 7th century AD. Explore ancient bedrooms, a church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

Ortahisar - Known for its friendly residents, charming stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches, as well as the castle-like rock formation that gives the town its name.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport - After the tour, you will be driven to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul Airport - Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver, who will transport you safely to your hotel. End of our service.

• 5 Nights accommodation
• All Airport transfers
• Economy Class Domestic flight tickets with 25kg baggage + 8kg hand luggage
• Lunch
• Professional licensed tour guide throughout the tour
• Breakfast
• Accommodation taxes

• Entry tickets to historical sites
• Drinks with meals
• Tips to the guide and driver

Discover Turkey’s most popular destinations with a fully-guided small group tour.

• Experience the unique sensation of staying in a cave hotel, reminiscent of troglodytic living
• Stay in charming hotels located in Kusadasi, Antalya, and Cappadocia
• Relax in the mineral-rich waters of Pamukkale’s stunning travertine terraces
• Witness breathtaking sunset and sunrise views in the uniquely formed valleys of Cappadocia
• Explore ancient wisdom spanning 12,000 years, uncovering spiritual sites, legendary temples, ancient myths, and canonical religions. Visit the home of Sufi Mystics, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), and the House of Mother Mary
• Immerse yourself in Turkey’s rich ceramic heritage, dating back to 2000 BC during the Hittite period
• Savor local flavors across Anatolia at selected family-owned local restaurants.
• Entry tickets are excluded. Your 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 Lira, USD, or Euro.
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), “planes” are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are “Family-owned local restaurants” that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.