8 days: Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Istanbul
Itinerary
First day: Istanbul;
Second day: Istanbul;
Third day: Istanbul and Cappadocia;
Fourth day: Cappadocia;
Fifth day: Cappadocia;
Sixth day: Pamukkale;
Seventh day: Ephesus;
Eighth day: Izmir.
Detailed itinerary
First Day: Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival at Ataturk airport and transfer to the hotel.
Second Day: Tour in Istanbul
We will pick you at the hotel with the local guide with our private van at 9 am (or another time of your preference). Then, we will visit the following sightseeing:
– Ancient Roman Hippodrome;
– Blue Mosque
– Hagia Sophia;
– Basilica Cistern;
– Great Bazaar.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Third day: Istanbul and Cappadocia
We will pick you at the hotel with the local guide with our private van at 9 am (or another time of your preference). Then, we will visit the following sightseeing:
– Suleymaniye Mosque;
– Spice Market;
– Boat trip on the Bosphorus canal;
– Topkapı Palace.
At the end of the day, transfer to Istanbul airport. Reception at Cappadocia airport and transfer to the hotel Dere suites.
Fourth day: Tour in Cappadocia
Around 6 am, we will do the balloon ride activity (optional). Then; we will back to the hotel and had breakfast.
Around 9 am, we will meet you at the hotel with our local guide and private van to visit the following sightseeing:
– Dervent Valley;
– Göreme Open Air Museum;
– Paşabağ Valley;
– Göreme village;
– Uçhisar;
– Karlik Sokagi.
Accommodation in Cappadocia at Dere suites hotel.
Fifth day: Tour in Cappadocia
Around 9 am, we will meet you at the hotel with our local guide and private van to visit the following sightseeing:
– The underground city of Kaymakli, Derinkuyu, Sarhatli or Ozkonak;
– Pigeon Valley;
– Valley of love;
– Avanos village;
– Ortahisar village;
Accommodation in Cappadocia at Dere suites hotel.
Sixth day: Pamukkale
During the morning, we will travel to Pamukkale in a private van (750 km travel) and we will follow straight to the natural pools.
Accommodation at the Doga Thermal hotel.
Seventh day: Ephesus
During the morning, we will travel to Ephesus to visit the following sightseeing:
– House of Mary;
– The Archaeological site of Ephesus;
Accommodation at Charisma Deluxe hotel in Kusadasi.
Eighth day: Izmir and return
Transfer to the Izmir airport to take your return flight.
Included:
– All the services mentioned in the itinerary;
– Accommodation in the hotel;
– Transfers;
– Tickets;
– All tours.
Useful information:
– Two days tour in Istanbul with English speaker guide;
– hotels mentioned in the itinerary with breakfast included;
– All transfers are private;
– From Cappadocia, there will be a private van available during the whole tour with the guide company in English to Izmir airport, where we finish our services;
– Tickets for visits are included;
– We will offer restaurants for lunch and dinner in typical and tasty places;
– During the visit to the mosques, women should be covering the hair, neckline, and legs.