5 Days Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

Day 1 – Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour (Red)

04:00 – Pick-up: You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport.
06:30 – Flight to Cappadocia: Direct flight to either Kayseri or Nevşehir. (Exact time may vary.)
08:00 – Arrival & Transfer: Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to join your group for the tour.

Begin your journey through the otherworldly landscapes of northern Cappadocia:

• Devrent Valley: Known as “Imagination Valley,” where rock formations resemble animals and human figures.
• Paşabag Open-Air Museum: Features iconic fairy chimneys with multiple caps and monastic dwellings carved into stone.
• Avanos: A charming riverside town known for its ancient pottery tradition on the banks of the Red River.
• Zelve Open-Air Museum: A ghost village with religious significance and multi-chambered cave houses.
• Goreme Panoramic Point: A breathtaking lookout over the heart of Cappadocia’s stone-carved towns and valleys.
• Uchisar Castle (Photo Stop): This towering rock citadel offers one of the best panoramas of the region.

17:00 – End of tour: Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 2 – South Cappadocia Tour (Yellow)

09:30 – Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast, begin your full-day exploration of southern Cappadocia.

• Red Valley: Famous for its red-hued rocks and hidden churches, ideal for scenic walks.
• Güllüdere Valley: Peaceful walking trails with rock-cut chapels and hidden tunnels.
• Çavuşin Village: An abandoned Greek settlement offering sweeping views and an old basilica.
• Özkonak Underground City: A fascinating multilevel underground refuge used by early Christians.
• Pigeon Valley: Covered with thousands of dovecotes carved into the cliffs to collect bird droppings for agriculture.

17:00 – End of tour: Return to hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 3 – Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya (Free Time in Konya)

08:00 – Departure from Hotel: After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and begin your scenic journey to Pamukkale with a break in Konya.
12:00 – Arrival in Konya: You’ll have a few hours of free time to explore the city center, visit Mevlana Museum on your own, or enjoy local food (no guide or lunch included). (Please let us know if you need a guide in Konya, we can arrange that at an extra cost.)
15:00 – Continue to Pamukkale: After your break, the road trip continues toward the thermal city of Pamukkale.
18:30 – Arrival: Upon arrival in Pamukkale, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 4 – Pamukkale Tour & Transfer to Kuşadası

09:30 – Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast and check-out, begin your guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

• Hierapolis Ancient City: A Roman spa city with vast ruins including the necropolis, the Domitian Gate, and a 12,000-seat theatre.
• Frontinus Street & Gate: The main street of the city lined with columns and ancient shops.
• Bath and Basilica: Central healing spots of the ancient Roman residents of Hierapolis.
• Plutonium: An ancient site believed to be an entrance to the underworld.
• Cleopatra’s Pool (Optional): Swim in the thermal waters among submerged Roman columns (extra fee).
• Calcium Travertines: Walk barefoot on the famous white terraces formed by mineral-rich waters.

16:00 – Drive to Kuşadası: Transfer to your hotel in the coastal town of Kuşadası (approx. 3 hours).
Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 5 – Ephesus Tour & Return to Istanbul

08:30 – Hotel Pick-up: Today’s tour is all about exploring the glory of ancient Ephesus.

• Temple of Artemis: Visit the ruins of one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
• Ephesus Ancient City: Explore the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, Latrina, Agora, and more.
• House of Virgin Mary: Believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
• Isabey Mosque: A rare example of Turkish-Seljuk architecture located near the ruins of St. John Basilica.

17:00 – Transfer to Izmir Airport: After the tour, you’ll be taken to the airport.
19:30 – Flight to Istanbul: Return flight (subject to seasonal schedule).
21:00 – Arrival in Istanbul: Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel. End of services.