Discover Turkey Tour

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Price : 525 €

Discover Turkey Tour

See the highlights of Turkey’s North Aegean region and Cappadocia on this astounding Discover Turkey 5 Days Turkey Tour. Discover what life was like for the Turks under Roman rule as you visit ancient cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, and see travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site. In Cappadocia, where your tour ends, explore unforgettable sites like Göreme, Uchisar, Cavusin and more! With two domestic flight included (Istanbul to Kayseri and Izmir to Istanbul ), plus transfers and four nights of accommodation, this tour enables you to see Turkey with ease. Numbers are limited to 16 on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Highlights

  • 5-day Turkey tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale
  • Visit Ephesus and see the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis
  • See Pamukkale’s white travertine rock terraces on a tour of the UNESCO-listed archeological site
  • Bus from Istanbul to Kayseri and visit top Cappadocia attractions like Göreme, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Ihlara Valley
  • Hotel/airport transfers, two flights Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul and four nights of accommodation included
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a more personalized experience

    • Included Services

    • Bus tickets and Flight ticket mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.
    • All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.
    • All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.

    What is not Included

    • Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
    • Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Medical services.

    Tour Itinerary

    DAY 1 : Full day South Cappadocia tour.
    Guests will be collected from their hotel early in the morning and transferred to the airport. You will fly from Istanbul to either Kayseri or Nevsehir. When you arrive, you will be transported to the office in Goreme. During your time in Cappadocia, you will tour the north and south parts of the region. Guests depart for Derinkuyu’s Underground city to visit the huge refugee settlement carved by early Christians. From Derinkuyu you continue to the beautiful valley of Ihlara, the ancient Peristerema: ‘Valley of Sky’ along the Melendiz River. You will explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 4km through the valley. On the way back, the tour visits the Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley. At the end of the tour, guests are dropped off at their hotel in Goreme.
    DAY 2 : Full day North Cappadocia tour.
    Guests will meet the guide and driver at the hotel, and start the tour discovering Cappadocia’s unique landscape. The first stop, a highlight of the region, is Goreme‘s Open Air Museum to witness the living art of Christian and Byzantine history in the cave churches there. You will then drive to Çavuşin, an old Greek village to discover the civil architecture in Cappadocia. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Avanos, which has been the centre of terracotta art since 2000 BC. After lunch, you travel to Pasabagi or ‘Monks Valley’ to see the fascinating mushroom-shaped pinnacles. The next stop is Devrent (Imagination Valley) to see the amazing fairy chimneys. Before being returned to your hotel, there is another stop at the natural rock castle at Uchisar. At the end of the second days tour, guests are transferred to their hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia
    Day 3 : Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya
    Early morning departure for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit Konya which known as the adopted home of Rumi ( Mevlana ), the Sufic mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish, also Konya used to be one of the most important trading centre on the Silk Road. Arrive in Pamukkale Overnight in Pamukkale.
    Day 4 : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
    After breakfast, check out from your room and start for a full day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. You can see this phenomenal site well before you arrive in the village below. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. The water contains a large amount of hydrogen carbonate and calcium, which results in the precipitation of calcium bi-carbonate. The combination of these elements attributes to the surreal landscape at Pamukkale as well as its place on the World Heritage list. Long before this listing, the Romans recognised the appeal of the area, building the spa city Hierapolis. Overnight in Kusadasi.
    Day 5 : Ephesus Tour / Flight from Ephesus to Istanbul
    After breakfast, check out from your room and start for a full day Ephesus tour You will enter the ancient site at the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow walk downhill, being guided through the ruins if the Roman provincial capital. The tour makes its way past the amazing features of Ephesus including the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theatre. The theatre, which had seating for 25,000, is the site where St. Paul preached to the inhabitants of the city. The tour also includes the house of the Virgin Mary, a small house in the Solmissos Mountains recognised by the Vatican as her final resting place. Another attraction is the Temple of Artemis, known as one the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today the foundations of this marvellous construction from the Hellenistic Age remain. End of the tour we will transfer you to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul ( 60 min ). Upon arrival to Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

    Notes

    • Can be customized according to your wishes
    • This tour is available all year round.
    • There is no hidden cost.
    • Departs daily
    • Single supplement + % 15

    €30