6-Day Tours of Turkey from Istanbul (Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia)
Day 1
Depart from our Istanbul office at 20:00 for the overnight bus to Kusadasi for Ephesus, departing at 21:30 on a fully air-conditioned bus (duration: 11 hours).
Day 2 – Ephesus Tour
Lunch and Dinner Included
Arrival in Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel. Please note that check-in time is at 11:00. If your room is ready upon arrival, you can check in; otherwise, please leave your luggage at reception.
Depart at 09:00 for the tour. The first stop will be the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the magnificent main site of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Among the highlights are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitian Temple, and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the place where she spent her final days. The tour ends at around 18:00. Transfer to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3 – Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Breakfast and Lunch Included
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take your luggage with you on the tour bus. Depart at 08:00 to visit Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Explore the Temple of Apollo, the impressive Theater, the fascinating Necropolis, and the Great Baths of the ancient city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip played an important role in the early Christian history of Hierapolis. Finally, visit Pamukkale’s calcium terraces and pools.
The tour ends around 17:00. Free time in Pamukkale before boarding the overnight bus to Cappadocia at approximately 21:00 (duration: 10 hours).
Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour 1
Lunch Included
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel. Please note that check-in time is at 11:00. If your room is ready upon arrival, you can check in; otherwise, leave your luggage at reception.
Depart at 09:00 to visit Devrent Valley, an area known for its impressive monastic complexes. Continue to Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village on the banks of the Kizilirmak River, famous for its pottery workshops where you can participate in creating pottery. After lunch, visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, home to some of the most remarkable rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop will be Uchisar Village, located near a natural citadel.
The tour ends at around 17:00. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in a standard room at a special-class hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 2
Breakfast and Lunch Included
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Visit Red Valley, where you can hike through orchards and vineyards, passing fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue walking through Rose Valley. Then, visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. After lunch, visit Pigeon Valley, known for the hundreds of pigeon nests carved into the rocks. Finally, explore Kaymakli Underground City and Ortahisar Castle.
The tour ends around 17:00. Transfer back to the hotel before boarding the overnight bus to Istanbul at 19:00 or 20:00 (duration: 11 hours).
Day 6 – End of Tour
Upon arrival in Istanbul, take the free shuttle bus to Sultanahmet or Taksim Square. The tour and services conclude here.
