Istanbul to Cappadocia

Cappadocia - At 05:00, guests will be picked up from their hotel and transferred to Istanbul airport.

06:45-07:00 - Departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia by plane.

08:40 - Arrival at Kayseri or Nevşehir airport, where guests will be met and transferred to our office in Göreme.

Uchisar Castle - Built on the highest point in the region, this unique castle features graves, tunnels, and churches, unlike any other place in the world.

Zelve Open Air Museum - Cappadocia is a place of wonders, and among its many attractions is the Zelve Open Air Museum. Located near Pasabag Monks Valley between Avanos and Goreme, Zelve Valley is a renowned outdoor museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors can admire the sharp, pointed fairy chimneys.

Pasabag - Known for its three-headed fairy chimneys, Pasabag, or the Pasha’s Vineyard, is surrounded by stunning natural rock formations, offering a breathtaking view.

Avanos - Enjoy a one-hour lunch at a popular local restaurant, starting with soup and followed by a self-service meal.

Sentez Avanos Hali - Rug Workshop & Store - Each carpet here is a tapestry of messages, beliefs, and symbols. The patterns woven into each carpet tell stories of emotions, desires, and wishes, representing a living history from ancient times to the present, where women have intricately recorded their joys and sorrows.

Kapadokya Seramik - Since 2000 BC, the Hittites have utilized the red clays from the Kızılırmak River and white clays from volcanic hills. These clays were shaped by hand on spinning wheels for daily use.

Devrent Valley - The ruins at Devrent span three valleys, featuring several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Guests will be picked up from their hotel early in the morning for a balloon flight, lasting about one hour, before being transferred back to the hotel.

Goreme Panorama - The tour begins with a panoramic view of Goreme, where guests will learn about the history and formation of Cappadocia while enjoying the sight of fairy chimneys. There will be free time for photography.

Derinkuyu Underground City - After a 40-minute drive, guests will arrive at the Underground City, initially used as a natural deep freeze by locals and later as a shelter by the late Romans. With the guide’s explanations, guests will spend about an hour exploring.

Ihlara Valley - Located 52 km from the Underground City, Ihlara Valley was formed by volcanic activity from Mt. Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River. The 80-meter-deep canyon stretches 14 km, with Christians historically inhabiting the area, carving and painting churches. Guests will hike approximately 3.5 km, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, before arriving at a restaurant for lunch.

Selime Monastery - Initially resembling a castle, the monastery’s shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages, and large cathedral reveal its monastic nature. Guests will learn about monastic life in Cappadocia.

Pigeon Valley - After the climb to Selime Monastery, guests will have about an hour to rest before reaching Pigeon Valley. The guide will share traditions, cultures, and stories about Anatolia. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by pigeons, which have been significant to Cappadocian people for their eggs and droppings. Locals carved houses for them into the valley slopes, which guests will see firsthand.

Kapadokya El Sanatları Merkezi - The tour concludes with a visit to an onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx, a volcanic stone with various colors and minerals, is found in Cappadocia. A master will demonstrate the steps of onyx shaping and provide a shaping show.

Cappadocia - After the tour, guests will return to their hotel.

Cappadocia to Ephesus

Izmir - Guests will be picked up from Izmir airport and transferred to their hotel in Kuşadası or Selçuk.

Ephesus Tour

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - Guests will visit the House of Virgin Mary, a Christian pilgrimage site where she spent her final days. The shrine was visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, and Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.

Ephesus Museum - Guests will explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ancient cities, known for its Odeon, Temples, Library, theatre with a 24,000-person capacity where St. Paul preached, Roman Baths, Fountains, Temples, Agora, Love House, and Public Toilets.

Ephesus Terrace Houses - Located on the hill opposite the Hadrian Temple, these terrace houses are a highlight of the tour.

Ephesus Museum - After visiting Ephesus, guests will see Saint John Church, where Apostle John spent his final years and was buried, followed by a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Izmir - After the tour, guests will be transferred to İzmir Adnan Menderes airport for a flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul - Upon arrival in Istanbul, guests will be picked up from the airport and transferred to their hotel.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Airport transfer
• Professional guide
• Izmir to Istanbul flight ticket in economic class
• Cappadocia to Izmir flight ticket in economic class
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul flight ticket in economic class
• Overnight accommodation

• Dinner
• Drinks

Four days and three nights tour accommodation from Istanbul to Cappadocia and Ephesu.

Included are:

• Flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia
• Flight tickets from Cappadocia to Izmir
• Flight tickets from Izmir back to Istanbul
• Roundtrip transfers between airports and hotels
• Two days of group tours in Cappadocia
• One day tour in Ephesus
• Accommodation for three nights
• Hot air balloon tours
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age is 6 years for balloon flight
• If balloon flight cancel because bad weather we give you 50 euro per person
• If the economy class flight tickets are full, round-trip with a business class flight ticket can be arranged for an additional fee.

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.