Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride and ATV safari on a three-day tour of Turkey’s natural wonders in Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia.
Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride and ATV safari on a three-day tour of Turkey’s natural wonders in Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia.
Departure from Istanbul or Antalya or Bodrum to Pamukkale - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
Istanbul - Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception (or your Airbnb address if accessible for parking) and take you to the airport for your flight from Istanbul…
Departure from Istanbul or Antalya or Bodrum to Pamukkale - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour - Overnight at Kusadasi
Istanbul - Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. Our driver will meet you at your hotel reception (or your Airbnb address if accessible for parking) and take you to the airport for your flight from Istanbul to Denizli/Çardak. The pick-up time ranges from 03:45 am to 05:00 am, depending on your flight schedule. We will confirm the exact time once your domestic flight tickets are booked.
Denizli Çardak Airport - Upon arrival at Denizli/Çardak airport, you will be met and driven to Pamukkale, approximately one hour from the airport.
Bodrum City - If you chose the “from Bodrum to Istanbul” option, you will be picked up from your hotel in Bodrum and driven to Pamukkale, a journey of about three and a half hours.
Antalya - If you selected the “from Antalya to Istanbul” option, you will be picked up from your hotel in Antalya and driven to Pamukkale, which takes approximately three and a half hours.
Pamukkale Natural Park - Pamukkale Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has attracted many famous visitors since ancient times, including Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. It is often referred to as the “Cotton Castle.”
Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the Hierapolis tour include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After visiting the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have time to take photos of Pamukkale’s most scenic spots. You will have 60-75 minutes of free time to explore Pamukkale’s natural beauty and swim in its white travertine thermal pools. Afterward, you will meet your guide and walk barefoot from the top to the bottom of the travertines.
Pamukkale - Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pamukkale town.
Kusadasi - After the Pamukkale Natural Park & Hierapolis Tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Kusadasi Castle - This picturesque Byzantine fortress stands on Guvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) and has recently been renovated. ** This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Okuz Mehmet Pasa Kervansarayi - Built by Grand Vizier Okuz Mehmed Pasha to support maritime trade, this historical building is located opposite Kusadasi cruise port. ** This site is not included in the tour. You can visit it on your own after being dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi.
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour - Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia - Overnight at Cappadocia
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park - After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for your Ephesus tour. Before heading to Ephesus, we will stop at Gazi Begendi Park (Hill) for photos of the stunning Kusadasi Bay. *Please check out from your hotel and bring your luggage before departing for the Ephesus tour. You will be transferred directly to Izmir airport after the tour.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Your first stop will be the pilgrimage site believed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary. The natural beauty surrounding the monument is breathtaking.
Ancient City of Ephesus - Next, you will visit the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most important harbor cities of the ancient world and mentioned in the Book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Highlights include the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Odeon, Agora, Fountain of Domitian, Hercule Gate, Grand Theater, Nike, and Ancient Toilets.
Ephesus Terrace Houses - You will pass by the Terrace Houses during your tour, and your guide will provide information about them. (Pass by without stopping / no visit)
Selçuk - Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Selcuk town.
The Temple of Artemis - Another stop on this tour is the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, located next to the Ephesus ancient city.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - After the Ephesus tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri.
Kayseri Erkilet Airport - Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED) - ATV Quad Bike Safari (INCLUDED) - Overnight at Cappadocia
Cappadocia Tours & Hot Air Balloons - Hot Air Balloon Ride (INCLUDED): Prepare for a unique experience in Cappadocia! You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the balloon site to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight. The flight takes place at sunrise, reaching an altitude of 700 to 1000 meters, offering stunning views of Cappadocia. The pilot may also fly as low as 1 meter above the rock formations for perfect photo opportunities. The total activity lasts about 3 hours, with the flight itself lasting approximately 60 minutes. A champagne celebration and a medal presentation will follow the flight. You will then be dropped back at your hotel.
Cappadocia Atv And Horse Tours Ovizu - ATV Quad Bike Safari (INCLUDED): You will be transferred to the ATV Quad Safari starting point for a one-hour safari with your private ATV. This adventure takes you through amazing valleys with stops for photos. The total duration is about one hour. After the safari, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Overnight at Cappadocia
Keslik Monastery - You will be picked up from your hotel between 09:30 am and 10:00 am for a tour of southern Cappadocia. Keslik Monastery is a large cave monastery complex with two churches, a refectory hall, a sacred spring, and numerous cave rooms. It has been used and developed over 2,000 years, serving various purposes from a gravesite in pre-Christian Roman times to a large communal monastery during the Byzantine era.
Taşkınpaşa Medresesi - Taskinpasa Madrasah was built during the Karamanogullari Principality period, likely in the 13th century. The complex includes a mosque, madrasa, and tombs in the mosque’s courtyard.
Sobesos Ancient City - Discovered by accident in 2002, Sobesos Ancient City reveals Cappadocia’s history through its colorful stone motifs and floor mosaics with geometric patterns.
Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli is one of Cappadocia’s major underground cities, consisting of 8 floors, though not all are open to tourists. The city includes stables, churches, living spaces, warehouses, kitchens, cemeteries, a mughouse, and a copper processing workshop. Some hidden underground tunnels remain unexplored.
Mustafapasa - Mustafapasa Town, formerly known as “Sinasos,” is a Greek village and one of Cappadocia’s must-see destinations. It is known for its historical and architectural features. Lunch will be served at a traditional restaurant in this unique village.
Pigeon Valley - Located in Uchisar town, Pigeon Valley offers one of the best panoramic views of the region and features many pigeon houses built by ancient inhabitants. You can also visit a popular onyx stone factory in the area.
Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Cappadocia.
Full-day Cappadocia Tour - Flight Back to Istanbul
Urgup - You will be picked up from your hotel between 09:30 am and 10:00 am for the Red Tour of Cappadocia. The tour includes a visit to the famous “Three Beauties” fairy chimneys, the official symbol of both Urgup and Cappadocia.
Goreme Open-Air Museum - This museum features rock-cut churches, kitchens, wineries, storages, and living rooms left by Anatolian Christians. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ortahisar Panorama - The town is dominated by a 90-meter-high rock-castle, an extraordinary example of rock-cut architecture used as a refuge during Byzantine times. You will see this architecture during a panoramic visit.
Uchisar Castle - Uchisar rock castle is one of Cappadocia’s major landmarks. It is the highest tuff hill in the area, offering beautiful views of the surrounding valley. ** The tour does not include a visit to the rock castle due to walking difficulties and safety risks. You will have a panoramic view of the castle and Cappadocia from the castle region.
Goreme - Lunch will be served at a Turkish Kebab Restaurant in Goreme, with vegetarian options available.
Avanos Oren Yeri - Avanos is known for its attractive old town with cobbled streets and views over the river. The town, formerly known as Venessa, overlooks the Kizilirmak (Red River), Turkey’s longest river. Avanos is famous for its earthenware pottery, a tradition dating back to the Hittites, using ceramic clay from the red silt of the Kizilirmak.
Devrent Valley - Also known as Imagination Valley, this area features many red-colored, animal-shaped rocks, with camels being the most common shape.
Fairy Chimneys - Cappadocia is renowned for its unique landforms, particularly the Fairy Chimneys. This tour will showcase many examples of these formations, highlighting the interaction between nature and human life.
Cappadocia - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
İstanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. * The return flight departs between 08:00 pm and 09:00 pm, landing in Istanbul between 09:30 pm and 10:45 pm. This timing allows you to catch your return flight to Istanbul after your full-day guided Cappadocia tour.
- Transfers at airports for all domestic flights
- Hot Air Balloon Ride and ATV Quad Bike Safari
- 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast included
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in multiple cities
- Lunch provided
- 4 Guided Tours in iconic locations
- Museum and park entrance fees covered
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Domestic Flight Tickets for itinerary
- Transfers at airports for all domestic flights
- Hot Air Balloon Ride and ATV Quad Bike Safari
- 4 nights hotel stay with breakfast included
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in multiple cities
- Lunch provided
- 4 Guided Tours in iconic locations
- Museum and park entrance fees covered
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Domestic Flight Tickets for itinerary
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ancient Pool (Cleopatra’s Pool) in Pamukkale
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Entrance fee of Ancient Pool (Cleopatra’s Pool) in Pamukkale
Turkey’s fantastic natural attractions and historic monuments are scattered across the nation, distanced from the coast. Cappadocia is the most frequented among these. With this three-day tour around Cappadocia, conserve energy otherwise spent on flight bookings, searching for suitable lodgings and planning activities. Most of the tour days include both…
Turkey’s fantastic natural attractions and historic monuments are scattered across the nation, distanced from the coast. Cappadocia is the most frequented among these. With this three-day tour around Cappadocia, conserve energy otherwise spent on flight bookings, searching for suitable lodgings and planning activities. Most of the tour days include both breakfast and lunch. Also, there is an option to include a hot air balloon ride in your trip itinerary.
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
- The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
- The tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
- The tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to the tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
- If your return hotel is different than pick-up hotel, please inform that detail immediately. If you inform that detail after organised your flight tickets, the tour operator can request extra cost because of the distances between the airports and some hotels. If you inform this type changes on service day (last day of your trip), the tour operator do not accept this last minute amending and drop you to your pick-up hotel.
- If your pick-up / drop-off hotels are inside of airports (IST and SAW airports) the tour operator do not provide any hotel pick-up / drop-off service.
- 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, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
- The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.