4 Days Cappadocia and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

Goreme Open Air Museum, Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

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Tour Type

Economic Packages

Group Size

13 persons

Location

Cappadocia

Overview

Would you like to enjoy some marvelous days Cappadocia and Ephesus in one trip? If you admire the history and antiquities, these places are definitely what you must see. In one tour you could see the amazing landscapes and hot air balloons in Cappadocia, visit Artemis Temple (one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world), Ephesus Ancient City, Celcus Library, Hadrian Temple, Theater, Hamams and Old Harbor. During the trip, you’ll be accompanied by a professional tour guide who will help you with everything you need. We formed the tour package in such a way that you couldn’t be exhausted. Enjoy!

Please Note:

  • Prices are per person in double-twin or triple shared room.
  • Single traveler should pay 25 % extra for this trip.
  • Flights might be from Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen airport.
  • Due to weather conditions if your balloon tour is canceled you will be totally reimbursed.

Maximum tour group sizes:

  • Cappadocia tours group size maximum of 15 people
  • Pamukkale tour group size maximum 15 people
  • Ephesus tour group size maximum 15 people

1) Tour Package with comfort hotels

  • Cappadocia – Hera Cave Suites / Holiday Cave Hotel Suite Room / Lale Saray Hotel / Fresco Cave Suites Hotel
  • Kusadasi ─ DoubleTree by Hilton (Standard room) / La Vista Boutique Hotel (Standard room) / Celsus Boutique Hotel

Price :  Per person 750 USD with credit card or 710 USD with cash payment

2) Tour Package with economical hotels

  • Cappadocia – Holiday Cave Hotel / The Cove Cappadocia / Roca Cappadocia Hotel / Heaven Cave Hotel
  • Kusadasi – Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Standard Room) / Efe Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) / Hotel by Karaaslan Inn (Standard room)

Price: Per person 630 USD with credit card or 599 USD with cash payment.

Hot Air Balloon Tour is optional with this itinerary in Cappadocia. The balloon tour costs 180 Euro in cash or 190 Euro credit card payment per person.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  1. Goreme
  2. Uchisar Castle
  3. Hiking in Red Valley
  4. Underground city: Kaymakli
  5. Hot air balloon activity
  6. Göreme Open Air Museum
  7. Kuşadası
  8. Efes Ancient City

Included/Excluded

Hotels with breakfast
Domestic flights (15kg baggage allowance)
Bus transfers
Lunch on tours (Besides standard Turkish meal, special meals as vegetarian, vegan, halal options are also available)
Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned on the itinerary
Professional English speaking guide
Personal expenses
Beverages during lunch
Dinner
Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance fee
Medical insurance
Tip to guide and driver

Itinerary

Day 1: Cappadocia tour from Istanbul. Northern Cappadocia

This morning, around 9 o’clock, we’ll pick you up and head to Goreme Village, the land of mysterious chimneys in the rocks and the biggest monastery complex in the region. Then, we'll head to Ortahisar castle and Pasabag, the valley with rocky chimneys famous for their unusual forms. We’ll pass through Devrent valley, where you’ll see the animals that are petrified in the rocks. Around 12 o’clock our group will have a lunch break in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll walk along the Red River and visit a small village Avanos well-known for its pots craft. If you wish, you can attend the pottery workshop there. At the end of the day, we’ll back to the hotel by passing through the Love Valley (the place with an incredible view).

Day 2: Southern Cappadocia Tour

This day is for Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon activity (please, mind that this is optional, so if you wish to fly, tell about that to your tour guide the day before). If you are not going to fly, but only to observe the remarkable sky, our guide will pick you up from the hotel around 09:30 - 10:00 am and you’ll head to Southern Cappadocia Tour package includes: Uchisar Castle which is one of the biggest fairy chimney used as a fortress by many civilizations. Hiking in Red Valley (about 4 km.) and passing through Rose Valley by exploring the rock churches that saved early Christians from Roman prosecution. Arriving in Cavusin village, which is known for its ancient settlement. Lunch break in a local restaurant in the midday. After lunch, we’ll continue our trip to Kaymaklı Underground City, the widest one in Cappadocia. Previously it was used as a hideout by refugees and people running away from the catastrophes. Then, we’ll head to Pigeon Valley from where you can observe a nice view over Uchisar Castle and a dozen of pigeon houses. Our last visiting point for today is Three Beauties Valley famous for its wineries and amazing view. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred to the local airport and fly back to Istanbul. On your arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Day 3: Flight to Kusadasi from Cappadocia

After tasty breakfast at the hotel, you have some hours to explore Cappadocia on your own, make some last photos. According to your flight time, we’ll pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport to take a flight to Izmir. (some days direct, some days via Istanbul) After you arrive in Izmir, pick up by our agent and transfer you to the hotel in Kusadasi. Free time and overnight stay.

Day 4: Ephesus Tour, flight back to Istanbu

Breakfast first, around 9.30 we’ll start our tour to Ephesus. What we’ll visit: Artemis Temple (one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world), Ephesus Ancient City, Celcus Library, Hadrian Temple, Theater, Hamams and Old Harbor. Lunch in a local restaurant in the midday. At the end of the day we’ll visit the House of Virgin Mary, the place where she spent her last 5 years before her death. This house was recognized as a pilgrimage place by Vatican. At the end of the day we’ll transfer you to the airport and you’ll return to Istanbul. On your arrival at the airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer to the hotel.

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities

Languages

English

FAQs

How To Book Tour
25% percent of the total amount is required for reservation and the rest of the amount will be charged after you arrive in Istanbul. The deposit payment can be done by credit card or by bank transfer. To be able to get the discounted price shown on our website, the balance (75%) of the total amount needed to be paid cash upon your arrival. Please click the BOOK NOW button and fill out the form and send us for to book the tour you chose. It is a rapid SSL Secure Payment Form. For paying the deposit by bank transfer, please contact us for our bank information.
Are museum entrances fees included during your tours?v
Yes. We believe in making it easy for you to budget for your trip, so all our tours entrance fees to museums listed in your itinerary are included.
Will I have a tour guide on my tour?
Yes, all of our tours include the services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide, licensed with the Ministry of Tourism.
I’m a Vegetarian. Will I be able to find vegetarian meals in Turkey ?
Yes. Many dishes in Turkey are vegetarian so it is generally easy to find vegetarian options. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are vegetarian.
What do you mean by a “professional licensed tour guide”?
Taking a tour with the professional licensed guide is very important. Guides in Turkey study a mix of history, archaeology and mythology for 4 years in order to get their tour guiding license and pass special exams in language skills. All our company tour guides are professional licensed guides and expert in their regions. It is illegal for anyone who is not a licensed tour guide to conduct tours of historical sites in Turkey.
What kind of vehicle will be provided on my tour?
Our company provides you with a late model, comfortable, air conditioned vehicle such as a Mercedes Vito,Mercedes Sprinter,Volkswagen Carevalla and Crafter with an experienced driver.
Cancellation Policy?
No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $1300 for Gallipoli Battlefields Tour, but the deposit of $99 is non-refundable. If you cancel the standard cancellation policy applies.
From where the tour starts?
Start and end in Istanbul.

Tour Location

Goreme Open Air Museum, Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

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