Ephesus, Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour: 6 Days

6 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Visit the ancient city of Ephesus

Explore both northern and southern Cappadocia

Discover Turkey during this small group tours with no more than 15 travelers

Itinerary

Short on time but hungry for adventure? The Ephesus, Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour: 6 Days is tailor-made for travelers eager to soak up Turkey’s greatest hits in under a week. Explore both the north and south of ethereal Cappadocia, marvel at the Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus, and unwind amid the travertines of Pamukkale. With all transportation, flights, and accommodation handled, this trip is a stress-free way to experience Turkey’s highlights.

The special draw of this tour is its comprehensive itinerary packed into a manageable timeframe, making it ideal for young adults and seasoned explorers who want depth and variety without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Upon landing in Istanbul New Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport(SAW), our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the Airport (meeting details will be specified). Then, approx. 1-hour transfer to your hotel, and you have free time to rest. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Accommodation: Hotel at Celal Sultan Hotel, Eurostars Hotel, Zeynep Sultan Hotel, Arden City Hotel or similar

day 2 - FREE DAY IN ISTANBUL & AFTERNOON FLIGHT TO IZMIR

After having an open buffet breakfast in the hotel, you have a free morning to explore the Old City of Istanbul on your own. Until 12:00 o’clock you might complete your check-out and, then you may go around the Old City to Explore the most well-known places of Istanbul; Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and many more…

If you would like to pick our Optional – Istanbul Tours, you may inform our team while sending your reservation. From the below links, you might check our Tours: Istanbul Old-City Guided Tour and Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Around 16:00 – 18:00, our team will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport to take a night flight to Izmir. When you arrive to the airport, you make your self-check-in with the flight information provided to you after you booked this tour and take your flight to Izmir. Upon landing at Izmir Airport, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. 1hr transfer to Kusadasi Town. Check-in to Hotel and rest!

Accommodation: Hotel at Ilayda Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Istankoy Hotel or Karaaslan Inn Hotel
Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY TOUR

Breakfast in the Hotel and at around 09:00 am, we will meet you at the reception of your Hotel and departure to have a full-day tour of Ephesus Ruins which is listed by UNESCO. This Tour covers the sights below;

Ancient Ruins of Ephesus / Basilica of St.John the Evangelist / Ephesus Archeological Museum

Isabey Mosque / Temple of Artemis / Selcuk Castle (Panoramic View in a distance)

During the tour, you will also have a chance to explore local handicraft that comes from the Turkish Tradition and have lunch in the local restaurant. At the end of the tour, transfer to Airport to take a flight to Cappadocia. Upon landing at Cappadocia Airport, our team will welcome you at the exit gate of the domestic terminal. Then, there will be approx. 1hr transfer to Cappadocia. Check-in to Hotel and rest!

Accommodation: Hotel at Garden Inn Cappadocia Hotel, Dervish Cave Hotel, Aura Cave Hotel, Osmanbey Cave Hotel or Similar
Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Northern Cappadocia tour

Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel after breakfast between 09:45 am and 10:00 am for your full-day tour of northern Cappadocia. Today's tour highlights included are the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Valley of Three Beauties, Avanos, Devrent and Paşabağ. We will drop you back to your hotel in Cappadocia between 04:00 pm and 05:00 pm.

You have the option to enjoy a hot air balloon ride today in the morning (between 04:00 am and 08:30 am). Please note that the price of this optional activity can range anywhere from EUR250 to EUR320 per person depending on the season. If you are interested, please inform soon after you have booked this tour. We will check the availability as well as the price and get back to you with a reply.

Accommodation: Hotel at Garden Inn Cappadocia Hotel, Dervish Cave Hotel, Aura Cave Hotel, Osmanbey Cave Hotel or Similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 5 - Southern Cappadocia tour

Your tour guide will meet you at around 09:45 in the morning and take you out to explore some of the most popular places in the southern Cappadocia. Today's itinerary includes the Red Valley, the Castle of Cavuşin and the Çavuşin Valley, the Valley of Love, and one of the two underground cities — Kaymakli and Derinkuyu.

We will transfer you to the airport at the end of the tour for your catch a return flight to Istanbul. Meet our team member at the airport's exit gate on landing in the city. You will stay overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation: Hotel at Celal Sultan Hotel, Eurostars Hotel, Zeynep Sultan Hotel, Arden City Hotel or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 6 - Istanbul departure

According to your flight time, our team will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport(SAW). Please note; we recommend the pick-up time 5 hours earlier than your departure time.

End of your our services, hope to welcome & accommodate you again!

Meals:Breakfast
Ephesus, Cappadocia & Istanbul Tour: 6 Days

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What's Included

5 Breakfasts and 2 LunchesAccommodation for 5 nights as per the itineraryThree-way domestic flights as per the itineraryAirport transfers as per the itinerary. All transport during the tour in non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicles designed for tourism.An experienced, English-speaking tour guide during small-group tours as per the itineraryEntrance fees to the museums mentioned in the itinerary

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Sistema di prenotazione semplice e intuibile. In caso di necessità le istruzioni presenti sul sito sono risultate utili e chiare. Nessun problema riscontrato
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